Driving shoes (It's OK, I'm not going to say "talk to me")
Discussion
enioldjoe said:
Colonial said:
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.
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?
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.
I've got four, three of which are almost unwearable but have that priceless feel-good factor (so they're are not getting chucked!) And one newer pair which need some more 'distressing'.
I don't find them particularly comfy for normal use but they are good for driving due their relatively thin sole and light weight construction.
Not counting the jack purcells in white, the all star low tops in black, and the hi tops in black with white sole, black with black sole and navy.
Tigers are also good for driving. Have a few pairs of them.
Colonial said:
enioldjoe said:
Colonial said:
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.
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?
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.
I've got four, three of which are almost unwearable but have that priceless feel-good factor (so they're are not getting chucked!) And one newer pair which need some more 'distressing'.
I don't find them particularly comfy for normal use but they are good for driving due their relatively thin sole and light weight construction.
Not counting the jack purcells in white, the all star low tops in black, and the hi tops in black with white sole, black with black sole and navy.
Tigers are also good for driving. Have a few pairs of them.
XitUp said:
Cock Womble 7 said:
I've already got these:
but they're not much cop as driving shoes.
Ok folks, racist or lesbian? Place your bets now.but they're not much cop as driving shoes.
BTW. If you want a cheap pair of driving shoes, Matalan (I know, Iknow) have some chelsea style boots which are narrow and have a very thin sole which gives great pedal feel. Only about £20 and were very good for my Wedge (I kept accelerating when I braked with ordinary shoes). They should be kept in the car as they wear out very quickly if used for walking (?).
^how about adidas Gazelles?
Edited by DullBoy on Thursday 18th November 15:18
actually they are called rekords... introduced in 1959
http://www.jdsports.co.uk/product/adidas-originals...
Edited by DullBoy on Thursday 18th November 23:28
I've got the Puma something or other, my feet are abit wide though and after 3 years they've worn on the edge near your little toe 
Could do with more ankle support so might look at some of those others, might just get some more Pumas.
Currently been wearing Adidas Forum Lo which have been quite good :
Have had a pair of Nike like these for a good ten years, brilliant for driving, I refuse to part with them (mine are grey with a yellow tick) !
However if you have a New Look or Primark near you,How ever are they good for driving a 206 in? They look very big in the sole 
Could do with more ankle support so might look at some of those others, might just get some more Pumas.
MondeoMan1981 said:
LeeThr said:
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
Being a size 12 and driving a 206 I have similar issue, driving to work in work shoes is horrendous......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
Currently been wearing Adidas Forum Lo which have been quite good :
Have had a pair of Nike like these for a good ten years, brilliant for driving, I refuse to part with them (mine are grey with a yellow tick) !
However if you have a New Look or Primark near you,
Best (racing) driving shoes I've ever had were Sabelt.
http://www.sabelt.co.uk/index.php?page=shop.produc...
Looks like they do normal shoes too.
http://www.sabeltshoes.com/
http://www.sabelt.co.uk/index.php?page=shop.produc...
Looks like they do normal shoes too.
http://www.sabeltshoes.com/
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