What Shoes When Driving?
11-16-2001, 05:53 PM
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What Shoes When Driving?
I need to buy a new pair of shoes and I want to get something that works well for driving (autoX, track days). I don't want to but a driving only shoe like piloti because the shoes will be worn out and casual...
What shoes do you guys wear that work well for driving? (and no, I do not want to wear wrestling shoes
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I'm thinking of getting a pair of these: http://www.nascarplace.com/sparco/itm01291.htm
[Modified by Flux, 8:53 PM 11/16/2001]
What shoes do you guys wear that work well for driving? (and no, I do not want to wear wrestling shoes
) I'm thinking of getting a pair of these: http://www.nascarplace.com/sparco/itm01291.htm
[Modified by Flux, 8:53 PM 11/16/2001]
11-16-2001, 05:56 PM
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Re: What Shoes When Driving? (Flux)
Flux - those shoes are for the pitcrews. If you do search on http://www.eastbay.com and look up Puma and browse, you'll find Sparco endorsed thin-soled shoes. I paid $30 for 'em and they work great... they are casual and aren't as gummy/soft as the real racing shoes... so they will last longer. 
[edit]damn, the shoes are all sold out... item #41730201 [/edit]
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[edit]damn, the shoes are all sold out... item #41730201 [/edit]
[Modified by Cosworth, 10:02 PM 11/16/2001]
11-16-2001, 06:18 PM
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Re: What Shoes When Driving? (Flux)
When I autocross I use an old pair of casual hush puppy like shoes. They have a thin flat rubber sole with almost no heal. I like them because they are wide enough to heal-toe.
One option: just head down to your neighborhood Payless Shoe Store and look for a thin sole, thin heal, casual dress shoe that is wide enough with a rubber sole. I don't like wrestling shoes because they are too narrow (and somewhat ugly.)
One option: just head down to your neighborhood Payless Shoe Store and look for a thin sole, thin heal, casual dress shoe that is wide enough with a rubber sole. I don't like wrestling shoes because they are too narrow (and somewhat ugly.)
11-16-2001, 06:21 PM
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Re: What Shoes When Driving? (Flux)
Converse "Chuck Taylor All Stars" are very thin and have flat soles. Plus, they make my 13-Wides seem not quite so wide.
Until I score some dedicated driving shoes (with no NASCAR affiliation)...
Until I score some dedicated driving shoes (with no NASCAR affiliation)...
11-16-2001, 06:29 PM
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Re: What Shoes When Driving? (BoM)
In my experience skater shoes tend to run somewhat thick in the soles and the upper material. You don't get a good feel for the pedals with skate shoes as you would in my Puma SpeedCats, Nike Presto, or my flip flops 
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11-16-2001, 06:29 PM
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Re: What Shoes When Driving? (BoM)
cool, thanks for the replies.. I've been shopping around and I'm liking these.. Cool look, casual, flat...
11-16-2001, 06:34 PM
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Re: What Shoes When Driving? (Flux)
I use my Vans. The shoe has a Fat Flat sole.
But driving to a wedding last week with my dress shoes with its extremely stiff sole, I don't know now...
See how that old guy (Gansan?) on Best Motoring he's always driving with his loafers.
But driving to a wedding last week with my dress shoes with its extremely stiff sole, I don't know now...
See how that old guy (Gansan?) on Best Motoring he's always driving with his loafers.
11-16-2001, 06:40 PM
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Re: What Shoes When Driving? (Edwin)
I saw some nice pairs of Sparco Shoes for Karting..they were in the 00-01 Sparco Catalogue..u might wanna try the sparco site... http://www.sparcousa.com or http://www.sparco.it
11-16-2001, 06:47 PM
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Re: What Shoes When Driving? (spooGEN)
In my experience skater shoes tend to run somewhat thick in the soles and the upper material. You don't get a good feel for the pedals with skate shoes as you would in my Puma SpeedCats, Nike Presto, or my flip flops
from experience holes on the bottom help you feel the pedals better...hahaha
11-16-2001, 06:48 PM
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Re: What Shoes When Driving? (SpoonCivic)
I just wear these. COmfortable, nice and snug, and very flashy heh heh
Oakley Flesh - $ 75.00 http://www.oakley.com
Oakley Flesh - $ 75.00 http://www.oakley.com
11-16-2001, 06:54 PM
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Re: What Shoes When Driving? (Toda Party)
I generally wear these:
Not only does it give me great performance when driving the R, but it makes me feel sexy, and attractive.
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Not only does it give me great performance when driving the R, but it makes me feel sexy, and attractive.
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11-16-2001, 07:28 PM
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Re: What Shoes When Driving? (Flux)
OMP
"Top quality suede leather, complete padding, lining in soft Nomex III fabric. Special design for rear part allowing driver’s ankle more freedom of movements. Self-extinguishing and hydrocarbonproof rubber sole, high sensitivity, anti-abrasion reinforcement on right foot."
-very light and very comfortable
"Top quality suede leather, complete padding, lining in soft Nomex III fabric. Special design for rear part allowing driver’s ankle more freedom of movements. Self-extinguishing and hydrocarbonproof rubber sole, high sensitivity, anti-abrasion reinforcement on right foot."
-very light and very comfortable
11-16-2001, 07:39 PM
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Re: What Shoes When Driving? (Dr Pooface)
Those shoes are $320!!
Yikes!
Yikes!
11-16-2001, 08:20 PM
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Re: What Shoes When Driving? (Dr Pooface)
Air Walks are what I use. My Nike running shoes are good too.
Some of you guys are seriously messed up buying those "racer" shoes. If you need special shoes to make you better, maybe you shouldnt be racing at all.
Dont get pissed or anything, thats just my opinion 
Some of you guys are seriously messed up buying those "racer" shoes. If you need special shoes to make you better, maybe you shouldnt be racing at all.
Dont get pissed or anything, thats just my opinion
