Driving shoes (It's OK, I'm not going to say "talk to me")
Discussion
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,
ritmo said:
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
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has to be Tod's http://www.tods.com/home.html?region=eu&lang=e...http://www.dellamoda.com/tods-men-shoes-22.html
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pah what you really want is some senna loafers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFDHvqd0ICM
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.
I'm older than you & I like wearing Converse & don't think age has anything to do with it. I do think the price is quite ridiculous though for what they are, the cheapest I can find is £28.25 for the 8 hole boot type version on Amazon.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.
As for these
he's 43, not dead.Edited by Larry Dickman on Sunday 14th November 16:57
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.
Driving shoes, without looking like a unitard. You need some Pilotis:
http://www.piloti-europe.com/products/lusso/laguna...
http://www.piloti-europe.com/products/lusso/laguna...
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