Best shoes to drive in

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Chaps,

As I am about to embark on a new chapter in my driving career, I feel like I need to purchase some new footwear to maximise my driving experience. Please can you offer some advice on the grippiest, most feelsome, flexible shoes for dexterity on the pedals? Road driving only, and I don't mind looking like a chump!

Many thanks,

Swifty

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Chaps,

Many thanks for the discussion. I just wear Vans Slip-ons at the moment, they're fine, but I feel the Elise deserves something special. My parents live 10mins from Demon Tweeks so might swing down there. The Pumas look great too. Nothing worse than ruining a pair of nice smart shoes with heal and toeing. Spent a fortune on some nice winklepickers for work and the sole has split from vigorous pedal work outs!

What about driving gloves? Too pompous?

Swifty

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flemke said:

EmmaP said:

robminiman said:

it may seem stupid but slippers are the best thing to wear

And when you fill up at petrol stations you will look like a right loon.

Perhaps not so loonish if you're also wearing pajamas.

Best quote I've read all day!

As for Vans, well they are good, but I wear them constantly and feel the Elise deserves some shoes with a narrower sole which will permit a litle more dexterity on the pedals. I've test driven in the Slip-Ons and they were great though.

I knew a site manager with who would drive in his rigger boots. I couldn't believe it. I was genuinely upset when I borrowed his car and saw the state of the footwell. As for pedal feel, well forget it.

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Those Drift Cats look ace - exactly what I need. Any idea if they retail at any high street shops? I'd like to try a pair first. Looked at some Pumas on Monday and they were amazingly light - perfect for driving. Just a shame they were finished in vinyl-type leather. I'll keep looking!