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 )

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]

 

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]


[Modified by Cosworth, 10:02 PM 11/16/2001]

 

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.)

 

i use es kostens they are small and comfortable.. (skater shoes) esfootwear.com

 

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)...

 

DC shoes! i just like the skater look cause its caual shoes

or...anything flat

 

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

 

cool, thanks for the replies.. I've been shopping around and I'm liking these.. Cool look, casual, flat...

 

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.

 

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

 

butt, u gotta skate with them soo u wear them down really really good
from experience holes on the bottom help you feel the pedals better...hahaha

 

Those new Alpinestars look pretty comfy:

 

I just wear these. COmfortable, nice and snug, and very flashy heh heh

Oakley Flesh - $ 75.00 http://www.oakley.com

 

I generally wear these:



Not only does it give me great performance when driving the R, but it makes me feel sexy, and attractive.


[Modified by onyx00, 7:54 PM 11/16/2001]

 

Hey onyx, what about toe-heeling

 

the biggest heaviest steel cap work boots

 

TIMBERLANDS

 

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

 

Those shoes are $320!!

Yikes!

 

OMP for wheel to wheel and Piloti for everything else.

Victor Penner

 

mine:

 

Ok - ya they`re expênsive because they have carbon fiber shanks.....maybe you were more interested in something like this..

 

Na... I'll just paint my nails and go barefoot.

 

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

 

Props to the Chuck Taylor's!

I use my black suede Pumas that match my car. The ladies can't seem to get enough!