WAG Beam shoes?

[gymgal]

I was browsing for some Leos online for dd and came across beam shoes/slippers. I know these were used many years ago but I haven't seen them used in recent years, at least not in the USA. Are there clubs that still use them? What benefit do they offer?

 

[Gymmonkeymomma]

My DD's teammate started using them after recovering from breaking a toe, twice. I've seen them occasionally.

 

[gymmomtoo]

My daughter's coach wanted her to wear them after she kept hitting her toes and bleeding on the beam. We never did buy them as said daughter was adamantly opposed to them.

 

[Flipomaniak]

My friend used to wear these. My coach was completely against them and constantly tried to get her to stop. Your toes being separated help balance and helps save a skill when it's off. Plus they're kind of slippery!