Sparco Time 77 Shoes

[Cotty]

Looking for an altenative to Piloti Prototipo and just fount out Sparco have released a new driving shoe.

Im just wondering if anyone has tried or seen them in the flesh. Are they a trainer or a cut down racing boot that you can't walk too far in?



http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/leisurewear/footwear...

[ZOLLAR]

Cotty said:

Looking for an altenative to Piloti Prototipo and just fount out Sparco have released a new driving shoe.

Im just wondering if anyone has tried or seen them in the flesh. Are they a trainer or a cut down racing boot that you can't walk too far in?



http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/leisurewear/footwear...

Ooo I like those!, good price too.

[Cotty]

ZOLLAR said:

Ooo I like those!, good price too.

I think the black looks more subtle that the other colours.

[Cock Womble 7]

Cotty said:

ZOLLAR said:

Ooo I like those!, good price too.

I think the black looks more subtle that the other colours.

Agreed, the others do look a bit "speshul".

They're nice, might have a look at them when (if) my Pumas wear out.

[ZOLLAR]

Cock Womble 7 said:

Cotty said:

ZOLLAR said:

Ooo I like those!, good price too.

I think the black looks more subtle that the other colours.

Agreed, the others do look a bit "speshul".

They're nice, might have a look at them when (if) my Pumas wear out.

I still have my Mclarens but may make a new addition

[Cock Womble 7]

ZOLLAR said:

I still have my Mclarens but may make a new addition

Hmmmmm, a choice of driving shoe? Is that what you're suggesting?

[Bolognese]

Really like them. Will order a pair

[Cotty]

Bolognese said:

Really like them. Will order a pair

Good you can tell me what they are like before I order a pair.

[ZOLLAR]

Cock Womble 7 said:

ZOLLAR said:

I still have my Mclarens but may make a new addition

Hmmmmm, a choice of driving shoe? Is that what you're suggesting?

Katie would appreciate the diversity

[Reardy Mister]

Get some Onitsuka Tigers. Same effect, more comfortable, more wearable in a variaety of social settings and better quality.



Mine make brilliant driving shoes and are very comfortable for walking etc too.

I have Sparco Kart boots that are quite good, Sparco mechanics trousers that are very poor for fit and quality and Sparco pit trainers that are the worst tat Ive ever had the misfortune to wear.

[Cotty]

doogz said:

Look pretty cool, but if they're anything like the Puma efforts, they're not really driving shoes. They're trainers, with stoating hard, not-very-flexible rubber soles, that kinda miss the whole point of driving shoes.

But Puma (I am assuming speedcats) are basically cut down race boots, they are not trainers. The hard, not-very-flexible rubber soles are exactly what you get on a race boot.

Im looking for something with some extra cushioning, that don’t make you look like a wannabe racing driver when you are not in the car.

[Cock Womble 7]

Reardy Mister said:

Get some Onitsuka Tigers. Same effect, more comfortable, more wearable in a variaety of social settings and better quality.

Aren't they a bit, y'know, well...

[anonymous-user]

converse are also good for driving.

[Life Saab Itch]

doogz said:

My race boots have very soft soles on them, nothing like the hard rubber soles on the speedcats.

Same here. It's like being barefoot when you walk any distance in them.

[Cock Womble 7]

Cotty said:

But Puma (I am assuming speedcats) are basically cut down race boots, they are not trainers. The hard, not-very-flexible rubber soles are exactly what you get on a race boot.

Im looking for something with some extra cushioning, that don’t make you look like a wannabe racing driver when you are not in the car.

These are my Pumas:



Very comfy, very good for driving and just look like smart suede trainers.

[Reardy Mister]

Cock Womble 7 said:

Reardy Mister said:

Get some Onitsuka Tigers. Same effect, more comfortable, more wearable in a variaety of social settings and better quality.

Aren't they a bit, y'know, well...

You mean these:



Not nearly as good for heel/toe.

[Motown Junk]

Cock Womble 7 said:

Reardy Mister said:

Get some Onitsuka Tigers. Same effect, more comfortable, more wearable in a variaety of social settings and better quality.

Aren't they a bit, y'know, well...

Think Run and the boys had a penchant for Adidas....

+1 for Onitsuka Tigers tho' of course I wear snake skin cowboy boots in the Camaro

[Cock Womble 7]

Use Psychology said:

converse are also good for driving.

They are, but aren't (in my experience) built for the long-term.

These were mine after about six months use in the Caterham:





The Pumas shown above are about a year old now and still look as good as new.

[Mr Roper]

Use Psychology said:

converse are also good for driving.

I agree.

[RemaL]

some good suggestions on here. just trying to find any local place that may sell them so I can try before I buy