Driving Shoes - What to wear and not look like a wally?

[matthew.f.young]

Hey,

So I am having some issues with my trainers clipping the brake and accelerator at the same time in my M2.

Based on this and it being a bit tight in the pedal box for my 11.5's I have made the decision that I need some footwear to drive in.

So, whats everyone using?

The other part is that I don't want to look like a complete wally when I am walking around at a coffee shop so an actual racing boot is out the window.....

[phil1979]

In before a seasoned PHer suggests a pair of converse 1 star which make them look like Moby and/or a perma man-child

[swisstoni]

I have my racing bootees made up by my man in Jermyn Street.

Oh, hang on, no. I wear whatever the fk I happen to be wearing when I leave the house.

[jeremyc]

Geox. Narrow, nice thin sole. Leather uppers that do a decent job of looking like shoes/trainers.

[anonymous-user]

https://www.gucci.com/uk/en_gb/pr/men/shoes-for-me...

Classy in a new-money way, with an undeniably sporty twist.

[Pat H]

yellowbentines said:

https://www.gucci.com/uk/en_gb/pr/men/shoes-for-me...

Classy in a new-money way, with an undeniably sporty twist.

Christ.

You would be a brave chap to walk into a fish and chip shop in Wigan with them on your feet.

[Bobupndown]

swisstoni said:

I have my racing bootees made up by my man in Jermyn Street.

Oh, hang on, no. I wear whatever the fk I happen to be wearing when I leave the house.

[Odds]

Puma Speedcat

[HTP99]

jeremyc said:

Geox. Narrow, nice thin sole. Leather uppers that do a decent job of looking like shoes/trainers.

Love a shoes thread as invariably most post up utter abominations, such as these!

[CanAm]

Odds said:

Puma Speedcat

I have a pair in plain dark brown leather. Quite inconspicuous.

[csd19]

yellowbentines said:

https://www.gucci.com/uk/en_gb/pr/men/shoes-for-me...

Classy in a new-money way, with an undeniably sporty twist.

What the actual fk

[Zarco]

A few car journalist seem to wear Asics trainers. They tend to have a thin sole. Not the serious running shoe versions.

That's what I wear but I'm not posting up which pair for everyone to rip the piss

[Draxindustries1]

jeremyc said:

Geox. Narrow, nice thin sole. Leather uppers that do a decent job of looking like shoes/trainers.

Trainers? No.
Theyre Marshalls of Cambridge car salesman shoes..

[CanAm]

csd19 said:

yellowbentines said:

https://www.gucci.com/uk/en_gb/pr/men/shoes-for-me...

Classy in a new-money way, with an undeniably sporty twist.

What the actual fk

Is 'new-money' a euphemism for more money than sense? Not only do they look absolutely st but vastly overpriced st.

[dvs_dave]

What sort of boats are you putting on your feet that they’re clipping multiple pedals? I’m a size 13 and have no issues with any sort of normal shoe, even in a car with a pedal box that looks like this, including heel-toeing.



Anyway, “golf shoes” (without cleats of course) are a good shout as they’re narrow and thin soled, and you can get them in sensible colour schemes.

Edited by dvs_dave on Monday 17th October 19:34

[0ddball]

The most important thing is, they must match your gloves.

[Mr-B]

I think these were recommended by one C. Harris.

https://www.onitsukatiger.com/gb/en-gb/mexico-66/c...

[gazza285]

I drive everywhere in my socks.

[matthew.f.young]

Mr-B said:

I think these were recommended by one C. Harris.

https://www.onitsukatiger.com/gb/en-gb/mexico-66/c...

They could be a good shout

Also looked at Puma Speed Cats but they look, errrrr, a bit European for my liking!

I have a pair of Todd’s Gomino’s but wanted a trainer style shoe, most drivings specific stuff just seems to look a bit naff

[Mr-B]

matthew.f.young said:

They could be a good shout

Also looked at Puma Speed Cats but they look, errrrr, a bit European for my liking!

I have a pair of Todd’s Gomino’s but wanted a trainer style shoe, most drivings specific stuff just seems to look a bit naff

Speedcats are actually pretty good, I have a pair but DGAF what they look like.