Driving Shoes

[del mar]

Evening,

Does anybody have any that don't make you look like a **** ?

I like the look of piloti prototipo and sparco esse, has anybody had a pair ?

Trainers are a bit clumpy and can't always wear loafers.

Thanks

Del

[RDMcG]

Some of mine do indeed look horrible, if functional.

I do however have a very plain pair of Porsche Design black driving shoes that are perfect and not noticeable. NO big logos or the like. Apart from the lack of built up heel they could be dress shoes.

[DanGPR]

Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66.

Made by asics, not strictly a driving show but most of the journos wear them as a casual alternative.

[SlimJim16v]

Flip-flops

[Blue Oval84]

Just go barefoot if you really want to feel the pedals?

In the summer I go barefoot quite regularly if I'm wearing flip flops (which are dreadful to drive in IME)

[CS Garth]

Tod's Gommino if you are feeling well heeled....

[S9JTO]

Adidas Spezials... GOAT driving shoes

[S9JTO]

[blade7]

Driving shoes for road use? I must be adding seconds to every drive to the shops.

[Sad Ken]

This is all a bit....

[divetheworld]

Puma make a bunch of decent economical driving shoes. I like the Alpinestars stuff, very good feedback and available in plain black with contrast stitching.

You don't need to be a driving God to enjoy practising some spirited driving skills, and you can't toe'n heel or left foot in beetle crushers or winkle pickers chaps.

[MYOB]

Blue Oval84 said:

Just go barefoot if you really want to feel the pedals?

In the summer I go barefoot quite regularly if I'm wearing flip flops (which are dreadful to drive in IME)

I hope you are not being serious?

[Oilchange]

I sometimes drive barefoot, what's wrong with that?

[aaron_2000]

MYOB said:

Blue Oval84 said:

Just go barefoot if you really want to feel the pedals?

In the summer I go barefoot quite regularly if I'm wearing flip flops (which are dreadful to drive in IME)

I hope you are not being serious?

Anything is better than driving in flipflops, barefoot is the absolute best way to go for feel. Not that I would over here as I never wear flipflops in the UK.

[MYOB]

Do you really believe you can brake barefoot just as effectively as with shoes, in an emergency?

[Jack69]

S9JTO said:

These or Adidas Gazelles. Both the best shoes I have for driving by far, great pedal feedback.

[anonymous-user]

MYOB said:

Do you really believe you can brake barefoot just as effectively as with shoes, in an emergency?

Why wouldn't you? The surface of a brake pedal is normally rubber (as in soft) and takes the same pressure whether your feet are shod or not.

I don't drive barefoot, however it wouldn't worry me if I did.

[caelite]

I love my puma speed cats, for a few reasons:
1. They are a 'normal' brand and a 'normal' looking shoe, that way you don't need to explain to people what the hell you are wearing and who sparco/alpinestars are.

2. They are extremely light and comfortable, like slipper with a hard sole

3. sole design made for sporty driving position, thin sole for heel toeing those tight pedal boxes, and the sole extends up the back of the shoe making a relaxed pedal position in a low car more comfortable.

4. Reasonably priced, RRP at £70 but frequently on sale for £40ish. Mid to late 00s is always my psychological limit for shoes.

[Ed.]

janesmith1950 said:

MYOB said:

Do you really believe you can brake barefoot just as effectively as with shoes, in an emergency?

Why wouldn't you? The surface of a brake pedal is normally rubber (as in soft) and takes the same pressure whether your feet are shod or not.

I don't drive barefoot, however it wouldn't worry me if I did.

I would agree with this, rubber soles would be ideal but skin is no less grippy than plastic or leather soles.
I don't generally drive with bare feet but have.

[nickfrog]

caelite said:

I love my puma speed cats, for a few reasons:

That's what I use for track days, they're brilliant indeed. I bought mine for £17.50 from SportDirect 3 years ago - I wish I had realised how much of a bargain that was and bought a few pairs!!