Driving shoes (It's OK, I'm not going to say "talk to me")

[sawman]

I use timberland deckies for the most part, nice and slim with quite a grippy sole, so good for heeling and toeing in the morgan.

[soad]

Another pair of Converse. If it works- why change it?!

Was going to suggest converse-style evisu's if they're still about but probably less comfy and more expensive.

[SimonV8ster]

Poledriver said:

I find These really good. Maybe not quite as narrow as some, but perfect in the Cerb and really comfortable!

Aren't you worried that people might think your a gay Belgian ?

[soad]

SimonV8ster said:

Poledriver said:

I find These really good. Maybe not quite as narrow as some, but perfect in the Cerb and really comfortable!

Aren't you worried that people might think your a gay Belgian ?

Function over style? But do look weird

[Poledriver]

soad said:

SimonV8ster said:

Poledriver said:

I find These really good. Maybe not quite as narrow as some, but perfect in the Cerb and really comfortable!

Aren't you worried that people might think your a gay Belgian ?

I've been called worse on here, so no worries!

Function over style? But do look weird

Nobody has ever commented on them, so I guess they're better in the flesh!

[10 Pence Short]

Poledriver said:

soad said:

SimonV8ster said:

Poledriver said:

I find These really good. Maybe not quite as narrow as some, but perfect in the Cerb and really comfortable!

Aren't you worried that people might think your a gay Belgian ?

I've been called worse on here, so no worries!

Function over style? But do look weird

Nobody has ever commented on them, so I guess they're better in the flesh!

There's no such thing as a gay Belgian, anyway. They're mostly paedophiles.

[Tom_C76]

You need Puma Future Cats. I've got both brown ones and black ones for driving the Caterham, and they do look just like proper, is somewhat pointy, shoes.

[Poledriver]

10 Pence Short said:

Poledriver said:

soad said:

SimonV8ster said:

Poledriver said:

I find These really good. Maybe not quite as narrow as some, but perfect in the Cerb and really comfortable!

Aren't you worried that people might think your a gay Belgian ?

I've been called worse on here, so no worries!

Function over style? But do look weird

Nobody has ever commented on them, so I guess they're better in the flesh!

There's no such thing as a gay Belgian, anyway. They're mostly paedophiles.

So paedophiles can't be gay?

[swiftpete]

Can't you drive barefoot and have a pair of flipflops in the footwell for when you have to fill up? That's what I do.

[Jobbo]

I didn't realise there were people out there who liked All Stars but didn't have multiple pairs in different colours.

Anyway, get some more All Stars. Unlike narrow trainers they don't make you look like you're mincing when you walk.

[Colonial]

enioldjoe said:

Cock Womble 7 said:

My trusty Converse All Stars - the only items in my footwear arsenal that won't push down all three pedals in the Caterham at once - are (no pun intended) on their last legs. They are blimmin' ideal for the job - comfortable, nice and narrow and with a thin sole, but they are pretty much falling apart.

There may be some who find the idea of a 43 year-old bloke wearing "trendy" basketball boots a bit, well, y'know (Dave2000modelsanhour was one of them) but that doesn't really bother me.

Before I just go out and buy a new pair of Converse, I wondered if there were any (reasonably priced) alternatives I might consider. I quite like the look of the Piloti Prototipos, as featured in the "Gear" section of the latest TG magazine (although maybe not in yellow and green).

What I don't want is anything that makes me look like Carlos Fandango when I hop out of the 7 to fill up at Tesco. I'd prefer driving shoes that look like, well, shoes.

......but I thought you were only ever supposed to wear All Stars when they're in this condition?

This.

I just had to buy a new pair, but my old pair in white, splatter with oil, oil paint, charcoal, mud and possibly kangaroo blood, just had so much more character, and I still have them

I am not going out in public in the new pair until they are a bit more beat up.

[MagicalTrevor]

I've got a pair of Piloti Turismos that are fairly 'normal' looking but I really can't get on with them, the heel feels a bit strange. Got some slip on Puma/Sparcos which are superb but they look a bit ... erm, 'just off the race track'.

Should really try and flog the Pilotis

[gobabygo]

What about a nice pair of Onitsuka Tigers?

I have had a few pairs. They're brilliant when driving, fantastic feel and nice and narrow. The only slight downside is that they dont have heel wraps, but then again I guess you don't need them for karate.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Onitsuka-Tiger-Mexico-66-D...

Edited by gobabygo on Sunday 14th November 12:11

[Pints]

Lonsdales are my choice for footwear when out for a drive.
Will have to get myself a black pair though - I think they look much better.

[chevronb37]

Excuse the phenomenally cheesey photo, but I found these on a stall at Goodwood last year. Managed to barter them down to £30. If you're wearing jeans they look like normal shoes but obviously you look a tt in them if you're in shorts. They're fantastic for driving and with a bit of ankle support they're great on long journeys, especially with a low driving position where your legs are straight.

[ritmo]

it depends whether you want a traditional driving shoe or a modern training shoe. I think you've probably hit the spot with the piloti. however how about something like these .......
http://www.dellamoda.com/tods-men-shoes-22.html
http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=81326
http://www.sabeltshoes.com/index.php/eshop/categor...

[XitUp]

I'm getting some of these, they look like they will be good for driving in.

The best thing about summer was driving bare foot.

[farrendahl]

I live in my converse, best thing for driving in bar none.

[LeeThr]

i have a similar problem to you, owning a 206 as most people know, anybody with a pair of feet strugles to use it. My big trainers struggle to fit properly, i catch the brake with the accelerator, get my foot stuck on the clutch between the steering column, and the thick soles mean i cant feel exactly how much pressure im putting on the brakes.
The best ones ive had so far are addidas goodyear trainers, narrow enough to fit on the pedals but not uncomfy and thin enough to feel the pressure on the brakes but not thin enough you feel every little texture change on a footpath. And they dont look out the ordinary (= job done =P

[mp3manager]

Bought these for £15 at TK Maxx.