Beam shoes?

[GymnasticsOBSESSED]

Hi, I was wondering if any of you wear them?
Our coach said that we can get them if we want to use on beam and floor but they cost a lot and take ages to wear in like grips.
Do you like them? Do they help you? Is bare feet better?
Our coach said many of the girls in the gym just wear them as a fashion statement.
I just wanted to know what you think of them before I consider getting them.

 

[GetaGrip]

I don't personally use them, but two gymnasts on my team do.
They are both adult gymnasts, but the beam shoes seem to use them really well.
I think they look good, but I don't use them.
All I've heard is that when you break them in, they are a little but grippy at first.