i would like to know what king of shoes you fellas use on the track................
i searched but didn't find much. do you really need racing shoes?

 

Flame-resistent shoes. There are millions of brands but they are all basically the same type of deal.


If you are racing then yes, you are required to use certain kinds of shoes.


EDIT: I am not referring to autocrossing as "racing" in the context of the above sentence.


[Modified by Cobra, 4:58 PM 6/12/2002]

 

And socks....(nomex, of course)

Fire resistant can include leather. I know a old racer who races in cowboy boots...

 

http://www.racerwholesale.com/Mercha...e=Racing+Boots

 

I have a pair of MOMO shoes, I got a good deal in them.

3 things to remeber

1) make sure you buy them new and current...some are NOT approved for racing

2) Try them on or make sure you can return them...sizes vary a lot from brand to brand

3) you get what you pay for...mine have lasted 3 seasons with little damage, other less$$$ shoes last a year or so.

Ciao'

 

If you are autocrossing, a pair of wrestling shoes costs less than Nomex driving shoes.

If you are going on track, either for racing or lapping, a pair of Nomex driving shoes is a good idea. Prices range from $75-$200.

Leather is not a good idea - it shrinks when heated. If you do wear leather shoes, make sure they are laced. A shrunken boot would be mighty uncomfortable.

 

no fear t44 shoes

 

thanks for the replies guys...........
i'm going to be doing some road racing........
with cgi motorsports

 

i actually used the no fear shoes for a couple of races and i really didn't like them. they were thin and uncomfortable and the velcro felt cheap. for the amount that those shoes costed, i would have expected a lot better. simpson shoes are much more reasonable and, in my opinion, a far better shoe. granted, i do a lot of driving and my shoes usually last no longer than 8 months. pyrotect and g-force also make decent race shoes.

 

ya know i was thinking earlier too, if it werent for the nomex, id swear my race shoes could have been used for wrestling, and vice versa.

a pair of sneakers are fine if the rules arent strict on flame retardant. the only problem with my walking shoes is the sole sticks out wide and sometimes catches under the edge of my brake pedal. otherwise, driving shoes arent really an issue i think.



[Modified by Tyson, 6:10 PM 6/12/2002]

 

For some reason race shoes have caught on as a fashion statement.

I can get race shoes at almost any shoe store here in NYC. I'm just waiting for the end of the season for all the stores to let these go for half price.

Have my eye on the puma/sparco.

Bonus I can try them on before buying.