Let's talk driving shoes!

[Loki]

I've been using a generic pair of DC's the past year and I've liked em just fine but I'm itching for a change. I was originally thinking something like Puma speedcats, or something similar. Alpinestars would be slick, but that's far and beyond the budget ($50-$80). What do you guys think of these?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISA...63850

http://cgi.ebay.com/SIMPSON-Ra...05207

Anyone got suggestions?

[breadbox]

not that I race but I love a worn in pair of adidas Spezial, They are indoor soccer/hand ball shoes. Feel like heavy duty socks when I wear mine.

[93coupe]

What kind of driving do you do?

[Loki]

Most just around city driving. Lot of clutch and throttle work. No heel-toe, feet are far too big. I've seen Adidas like that too, like the look of em.

One thing I like about my DC's is I can just slip them on and off, which is good since I keep a pair of work boots in my trunk for when I get to work and I don't have to bother tying them every day.

[93coupe]

I don't think I would ever buy a specialized driving shoe for sporting around town.

[JLAUDIO85]

JORDANS and NIKE AIR MAX FTMFW

[numbnuts240]

I don't think I would ever buy a specialized driving shoe for sporting around town.

my driving shoes are whatever i'm wearing whenever i get into the driver's seat.

[BusyBadger]

[AZhitman]

So, far, the only shoe listed in this thread that's worth a damn for serious driving is the Piloti that BB posted (and even those are too thick / stiff for me).

I have a beat-down pair of canvas Puma RepliCats that are perfect for driving... Also a pair of suede Puma SpeedCats that are not quite as shagged, but also good.

[BusyBadger]

The Prototipo (black and orange shoe in my pic) is actually pretty thin. The width is thin too, I I'd suggest ordering a half-size large or be prepared for a week of or so of suckage while the material stretches to fit.

But, once they're stretched they are super comfy! You can pick up a lot of the older styles on Amazon for pretty cheap. I'd steer away from anything without the Piloti roll-control heel unless you can get them on the cheap (say $30) and just want something for casual wear. If you want a decent track shoe for not much money look around for the Piloti DTM.

No, I don't work for them.

[krash]

dang, I didn't know piloti was that good! I snagged a pair at Ross for like 20 bucks a while ago. They're pretty comfy. I haven't used them with the M/T yet though

[Doya]

i drive barefooted

[AZhitman]

i drive barefooted

As do I, on longer srives in a worthy car.

Not on a track you don't though.

[93coupe]

i drive barefooted

I can't, it feels too weird. I have long toes that wrap around the pedals.

[Doya]

I have big feet and when I first started driving my shoes would kinda get in the way. So thats why I started driving barefooted.

[r34 gtr]

I prefer flip-flops so they can get stuck and anger me and endanger other drivers. With regular shoes, there just isn't that thrill of uncertainty. "Will my flop get stuck under the brake pedal and kill me today? Guess I'll have to find out!!"

[breadbox]

yeah, I've done that with a sandel. I like wearing shoes when I drive.

[AppleBonker]

I like wearing shoes when I drive.

Same, but don't have much of a preference to brand/style. I've tried driving barefoot before, but I seem to go retarded on the clutch and it's never a smooth ride. Sometimes I'll take my shoes off on long road trips, but that's all with the cruise on.

[AZhitman]

I can't, it feels too weird. I have long toes that wrap around the pedals.

And a thumb?

[hbpignosePA]

i like driving bare foot in the summer

makes me feel like a bumpkin

but seriously i just wear whatever shoes i got on

[dre1507]

Chucks FTW!!!

[dre1507]

And a thumb?

Those look like my toenails, lol. Just not black though. Procrastinating about borrowing a nail clipper.

[Dittoz7]

Kind Of A Stretch But A Local Is Selling Some.

http://www.sfldrifters.com/for...57045

[numbnuts240]

Those look like my toenails, lol. Just not black though. Procrastinating about borrowing a nail clipper.

buy one. a toenail clipper ranks up there with my toothbrush on my list of s*** that no one can borrow.

[C-Kwik]

While I've never tried it, a cheap alternative racing shoe are wrestling shoes. Pretty much no padding in the sole so you get maximum feel. Construction is likely to be similar enough everywhere else except for the lack of fire retardant material. I expect they might be a little better ventilated than racing shoes as they aren't designed to be fire retardant. Not sure what they go for these days, but I recall buying them for as cheap as $30-$40 in high school.

[Dire91]

I don't think I would ever buy a specialized driving shoe for sporting around town.

Me either but my Asics onitsuka tigers are awesome for driving

[dre1507]

i don't wanna. Mom's got tons of never been used nail clippers still in their boxes, or nail-kits i should say, that i could easily claim. im just being lazy right now.

[intermilanrox]

Haven't had a chance to really try them out yet, but I bought these a few years back. The color is a little much, but it does turn the heads.

[PBfrEAk]

Well I don't happen to buy a pair of shoes that turned out to be good "driving shoes", although I don't make sure I put them on when I drive, but the do work nicely.

They are Diesel shoes. I'll post a pic later, but they are a discontinued model. They are very very thin and light. I love them.

[ADDirishboy]

So, far, the only shoe listed in this thread that's worth a damn for serious driving is the Piloti that BB posted (and even those are too thick / stiff for me).

I have a beat-down pair of canvas Puma RepliCats that are perfect for driving...

You saw how torn up mine were last time I saw you guys. I still can't find the canvas ones online anywhere.