Driving Shoes: Suggestions
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I have a pair of Pilotis and a pair of Sparcos
The Pilotis work fine, but he don't have the feedback I would like.
I love the Sparcos. The only downfall is the flat bottom walking around in the pits.
Mattj.
The Pilotis work fine, but he don't have the feedback I would like.
I love the Sparcos. The only downfall is the flat bottom walking around in the pits.
Mattj.
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Puma Speed Cats seem to work for me and I have pretty wide feet. The only problem is they tend to turn my sox blue. I figured that would stop after a while. I’m lucky enough to have a Puma outlet nearby, so I can get them for about $50.
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Originally Posted by swordfish
JWTodd: Do the Alpine Stars seem wider or more narrow than your previous Simpsons?
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I love my Piloti's! Yeah, you give up a bit of feel, but, they sure are comfortable--my wife uses hers as walking shoes. Plus, the thicker soles make the shoes much more tolerant of gravel and stones. Only $75.00!
http://www.piloti.com/products/spyder_sv.aspx
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog....0&SKU=55425BLK
http://www.piloti.com/products/spyder_sv.aspx
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog....0&SKU=55425BLK
Last edited by Bogie; Jul 19, 2005 at 07:05 AM.
#23
If you're looking for "real" driving shoes, I found a place that has Alpinestars F1-R shoes on closeout. About $40 off retail:
http://www.upracing.com/index.php?pa...roduct_id=4333
http://www.upracing.com/index.php?pa...roduct_id=4333
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Originally Posted by Dropspeed
I have a pair of Pilotis and a pair of Sparcos
The Pilotis work fine, but he don't have the feedback I would like.
I love the Sparcos. The only downfall is the flat bottom walking around in the pits.
Mattj.
The Pilotis work fine, but he don't have the feedback I would like.
I love the Sparcos. The only downfall is the flat bottom walking around in the pits.
Mattj.
-Ron
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I just purchased these pumas
http://store.puma.com/pumaUSStore/pr...style&siteid=1
These are not fireproof/Nomex lining, but i couldn't find anything on the website that is.
One thing to keep in mind is to order the shoe 1 size larger. I'm a US10 but those were too tight while the 11 felt like a 10. They're pretty snug and i love the feel when driving.
http://store.puma.com/pumaUSStore/pr...style&siteid=1
These are not fireproof/Nomex lining, but i couldn't find anything on the website that is.
One thing to keep in mind is to order the shoe 1 size larger. I'm a US10 but those were too tight while the 11 felt like a 10. They're pretty snug and i love the feel when driving.
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Originally Posted by johnnysixer
What model shoe is that? Didnt find it on their site...
http://www.zappos.com/n/p?dp=3415177&c=3
They're good because I have a wider foot, and lost of the aforementioned shoes are too tight, but these fit very well. I also use these pumas, which are very comfortable slip-ons:
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/3429500/c/32139.html