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I posted a similar thread last year again with the same 50/50 of helpful posts and people discussing they don’t need/want/know why people want driving shoes.
I have a pair of pilloti’s and a pair of Sparco Esse, I find the Spaco far more comfortable (lighter thinner sole) and you can even get sparco a in colours that are discrete and don’t shout want to be a racing driver.
For me I just like a light shoe with thin sole whilst driving, I don’t wear them all the time but for long journeys and spirited drives I’ll chuck them on.
I have a pair of pilloti’s and a pair of Sparco Esse, I find the Spaco far more comfortable (lighter thinner sole) and you can even get sparco a in colours that are discrete and don’t shout want to be a racing driver.
For me I just like a light shoe with thin sole whilst driving, I don’t wear them all the time but for long journeys and spirited drives I’ll chuck them on.
DanGPR said:
Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66.
Made by asics, not strictly a driving show but most of the journos wear them as a casual alternative.
This in spades....I've been wearing them since 2011, and purely by coincidence have noted as above that Bovingdon, Harris and I think Meaden too are often seen wearing them on videos. I can only come to the conclusion that the thin soles which for me give a decent feel have also been noted by them.Made by asics, not strictly a driving show but most of the journos wear them as a casual alternative.
I've never tried a proper race shoe but these are my favoured shoe for when using a certain car with floor hinged pedals.
Cheers
p1stonhead said:
bought a pair about 7 years ago, green ones fk knows why any way they sent me a second pair by mistake so gave them to a mate. for driving an feel very good for walking around in not so much. Puma or even merells would be better for both as thin soles an good grip.ecsrobin said:
I posted a similar thread last year again with the same 50/50 of helpful posts and people discussing they don’t need/want/know why people want driving shoes.
The way I see it, training shoes are normally designed with some type of sport in mind, some designed for football, some designed for basketball, some designed for skateboarding some for running, etc etc. All have designs optimised for these purposes, which most people will seldom wear with that purpose in mind. At least with a driving optimised trainer you are wearing a shoe with potential to actually make use of its designed purpose. Edited by caelite on Tuesday 6th March 01:20
Frank7 said:
Yes aaron, you read it right, I’m NOT a car enthusiast in the slightest,
There are lots of us here in the same boat, and for the same reason. But it seems to be an issue with the Alan Partridge's who wear driving gloves and go for 'spirited drives' [wtf?] because, well I'm not sure.Fortunately out there in the world those Hectors are in the minority.
technodup said:
Frank7 said:
Yes aaron, you read it right, I’m NOT a car enthusiast in the slightest,
There are lots of us here in the same boat, and for the same reason. But it seems to be an issue with the Alan Partridge's who wear driving gloves and go for 'spirited drives' [wtf?] because, well I'm not sure.Fortunately out there in the world those Hectors are in the minority.
Frank7 said:
technodup said:
Frank7 said:
Yes aaron, you read it right, I’m NOT a car enthusiast in the slightest,
There are lots of us here in the same boat, and for the same reason. But it seems to be an issue with the Alan Partridge's who wear driving gloves and go for 'spirited drives' [wtf?] because, well I'm not sure.Fortunately out there in the world those Hectors are in the minority.
Cue a load of replies from hyperhydrosis sufferers...
I've a pair of these: https://shophunziker.com/collections/casual-drivin... that I use mostly for track days in my Indy, but also on the road when I take the Indy out. I can get away with wearing normal sized trainers in the Indy but I risk catching the other pedals as the footwell is very tight so I prefer to wear those. I'd never go barefoot in the Indy, if I crashed I'd be worried about cutting my foot on the pedal box.
No, I wouldn't wear them in my other cars, yes I have worn them when I have done track days in other cars as the pedal feel is a bit better.
Unless it is a warm day I do wear karting gloves in my Indy as my hands get cold as I don't have a windscreen.
No, I wouldn't wear them in my other cars, yes I have worn them when I have done track days in other cars as the pedal feel is a bit better.
Unless it is a warm day I do wear karting gloves in my Indy as my hands get cold as I don't have a windscreen.
AdeTuono said:
Frank7 said:
technodup said:
Frank7 said:
Yes aaron, you read it right, I’m NOT a car enthusiast in the slightest,
There are lots of us here in the same boat, and for the same reason. But it seems to be an issue with the Alan Partridge's who wear driving gloves and go for 'spirited drives' [wtf?] because, well I'm not sure.Fortunately out there in the world those Hectors are in the minority.
Cue a load of replies from hyperhydrosis sufferers...
Nanook said:
There's a difference between car enthusiasts and driving enthusiasts IMO.
You can take that to the bank.Aside from it being reliable, and I have it regularly serviced, and look after it, checking oil, water, and tyres, and keep the tank above a quarter full, so it should be, I have little interest in what my wife’s car looks like, as for driving it, meh, make that double meh.
ali_XFR said:
Puma Drift cat 5 suede in black.
Inoffensive, reasonably priced and super comfortable. Which reminds me I need to get a pair for an uncoming driving holiday and they seem to be out of stock everywhere. Any sneaker heads know where I could get some from?
I am struggling to find any Puma motorsport shoes anywhere except for the horrid Future Cat.Inoffensive, reasonably priced and super comfortable. Which reminds me I need to get a pair for an uncoming driving holiday and they seem to be out of stock everywhere. Any sneaker heads know where I could get some from?
If anyone can suggest suppliers that sell them at sensible prices then please advise
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