Piloti driving shoes

[soad]

TobyLaRohne said:

I find the ultimate driving shoes for spirited driving are adidas taekwondo shoes. SOO comfy and the sole provides amazing pedal feel!

A good shout. I had a pair of these long time ago.

[TobyLaRohne]

soad said:

TobyLaRohne said:

I find the ultimate driving shoes for spirited driving are adidas taekwondo shoes. SOO comfy and the sole provides amazing pedal feel!

A good shout. I had a pair of these long time ago.

You can still get them, I have a pair in my wardrobe waiting to be used.

[andy-xr]

Just to clarify, these are shoes, for driving? You're buying specific shoes to go driving in?

[simonej]

Herring Monza are good if you're after something a bit smarter and less chavvy.

http://www.herringshoes.co.uk/product-info.php?&am...

(Edit: I'd probably get the ones without tassels one though! )

[MC Bodge]

andy-xr said:

Just to clarify, these are shoes, for driving? You're buying specific shoes to go driving in?

Have you ever tried driving in stilettos? -they look silly with my driving suit anyway.

[andy-xr]

MC Bodge said:

andy-xr said:

Just to clarify, these are shoes, for driving? You're buying specific shoes to go driving in?

Have you ever tried driving in stilettos? -they look silly with my driving suit anyway.

I thought it was only my Mrs that had specific shoes that she'd wear to drive somewhere in. Learn something new every day

[pork911]

bizarre thread - though i recall being admonished here for driving and riding motorbikes in flip flops and also barefoot - not for any weightsaving or 'feel' etc just that was what happened to be on my feet


to have a special pair or to actually go out and buy shoes for driving a road car??????


do the 'speedcats' have lights in the sole like other kids' shoes?


how about gloves and a race suit etc etc

maybe a teddy bear for when your co-driver is unavailable?

[MC Bodge]

andy-xr said:

I thought it was only my Mrs that had specific shoes that she'd wear to drive somewhere in. Learn something new every day

I tend to wear thin-soled, low-heeled, light footwear for all activities these days.

If you are the sort of driver who likes to have a good 'feel' of the pedals and use the brake and accelerator simultaneously at times, then footwear like that can be helpful.

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MC Bodge said:

I tend to wear thin-soled, low-heeled, light footwear for all activities these days.

If you are the sort of driver who likes to have a good 'feel' of the pedals and use the brake and accelerator simultaneously at times, then footwear like that can be helpful.

I on the other hand when I used to go karting on a weekly basis had what can only be described as witches ankle boots for driving in. Italian calf leather, and leather soles, with a 2" heel (fairly sturdy width) as the heel gave me extra leverage on the accelerator!

Another vote for the Adidas shoes as they're great too.

[Bohemianesque]

itcaptainslow said:

I'm looking for something more trainer like rather than those, nice as they are. I'm after something that can be worn casually after going somewhere in the car as well as driving it.

Speedcats are good but I find the soles just not wide enough for heel & toeing in the Elise.

Searching on eBay has turned up a few pairs but in silly sizes (5's and 6's) where I'm a 10-11, so I think it's going to be a case of being patient

Edited by itcaptainslow on Saturday 10th May 09:34

How about Onitsuka Tigers.....I have a pair and they are super comfortable...and trainer like.

[TobyLaRohne]

andy-xr said:

Just to clarify, these are shoes, for driving? You're buying specific shoes to go driving in?

NO! They're good for creeping like a ninja too!

[Tickle]

This thread prompted me to look at some new driving foorwear, my speedcats are a bit battered on the side of the right foot.

picked these Puma motorsport up, hope they last a bit longer than the speedcats!

[Trif]

andy-xr said:

Just to clarify, these are shoes, for driving? You're buying specific shoes to go driving in?

I've got a pair that look slightly 'trainer'ish. OK the fashion police might be after me but they look OK imo and I wear them whenever I don't need to have smart shoes on.

[crostonian]

Sabelt do a good range of specific driving shoes and trainers aimed at driving, plenty of retailers if you google.

[fulham911club]

So as another person has mentioned, do people actually buy special shoes for driving a road car on the road? And I mean specifically for driving the car.

If so please can you tell me why?

[TobyLaRohne]

I do, however it isn't like I change my shoes getting in and out of the car.

If I'm racing I wear my fireproof OMP boots as per the rules but I don't want to wear them out walking around chatting to mates etc on trackdays and time trial events and autocross events so I have a couple of pairs of thin soled, comfortable trainers I save for these kind of events. I also use them for karting.
To me its no different from having golf shoes or cricket shoes etc.

What is the problem with that?

[itcaptainslow]

fulham911club said:

So as another person has mentioned, do people actually buy special shoes for driving a road car on the road? And I mean specifically for driving the car.

If so please can you tell me why?

My Elise yes, the daily, no. When I drive the Elise its for pleasure, so anything to help the your "contact points" with the car is a good thing. The Elise also has fairly dainty pedals so something with thin soles helps, especially for heel & toe.

If I'm just driving the daily to work, then I wear what I go to work in, which happens to be a pair of employer issue safety shoes. You simply cannot drive the Elise in these as they're way too chunky.

[fulham911club]

TobyLaRohne said:

I do, however it isn't like I change my shoes getting in and out of the car.

If I'm racing I wear my fireproof OMP boots as per the rules but I don't want to wear them out walking around chatting to mates etc on trackdays and time trial events and autocross events so I have a couple of pairs of thin soled, comfortable trainers I save for these kind of events. I also use them for karting.
To me its no different from having golf shoes or cricket shoes etc.

What is the problem with that?

I said when driving a road car on the road.

[TobyLaRohne]

fulham911club said:

TobyLaRohne said:

I do, however it isn't like I change my shoes getting in and out of the car.

If I'm racing I wear my fireproof OMP boots as per the rules but I don't want to wear them out walking around chatting to mates etc on trackdays and time trial events and autocross events so I have a couple of pairs of thin soled, comfortable trainers I save for these kind of events. I also use them for karting.
To me its no different from having golf shoes or cricket shoes etc.

What is the problem with that?

I said when driving a road car on the road.

Well yes, When I used to take the Z06 out for a hoon I used to use my driving shoes too...but only if there was spirited driving involved.
I cant imagine any reason why driving to the shops would require any kind of special driving shoe, that being said once you get used to the feel of wearing them, it can feel strange going back to wearing heavy soled shoes, I guess it's similar to wearing a condom after going a while without I'd imagine...the extra feel is worth it

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fulham911club said:

So as another person has mentioned, do people actually buy special shoes for driving a road car on the road? And I mean specifically for driving the car.

If so please can you tell me why?

I got my first specific 'driving shoes' when I got an elise; about 8 years ago. As the pedals are quite close it made heel and toe'ing easier with a slimmer shoe and a rounded sole (my preference anyway). I also found that if I went for a drive in different shoes you had to adjust your feet positions on the pedals to suit the shoe.
Not so much as a driving aide but heel and toe does tend to make a mess of your right shoe if you roll your foot to blip the throttle.
Finally if I have spent ££££ on a car to enjoy driving what is 30 quid on a pair of shoes that allow me to feel comfy/interact with driving it more.