Best driving shoes?

[cruisingdownthestreet]

driving shoes add +10hp

[ilya335]

Originally Posted by E90Fleet

Onitsuka Tigers

(Ultimate 81)

+1 on those!

Adidas Originals, Pumas...

I feel like anything comfortable without too much padding and a flat sole is a good driving shoe.

[BEM-S4]

Originally Posted by ilya335

+1 on those!

Adidas Originals, Pumas...

I feel like anything comfortable without too much padding and a flat sole is a good driving shoe.

I wear those too much prefer to pumas. Otherwise too boot New York makes some very nice driving shoes, I've got half a dozen pair. For wintertime Gucci makes an all rubber version that looks fine at the office but is also completely indestructible and not crazy expensive. Those are probably my favorite pair for driving - and for travel. Only thing I wear when I head overseas.

http://www.neimanmarcus.com/Gucci-Ru...FYRDhgod74sEmA

[E30toF30]

Might as well add to this.

Not sure if anyone else has added these, but I've been using my old Converse chucks for a couple years.

I find them to be fantastic driving shoes as they have a fairly thin sole and it gives you good feel of the pedals.

Cheap as hell too!! Thought about buying new puma shoes but decided my chucks will be just as good.

[BEM-S4]

Originally Posted by E30toF30

Might as well add to this.

Not sure if anyone else has added these, but I've been using my old Converse chucks for a couple years.

I find them to be fantastic driving shoes as they have a fairly thin sole and it gives you good feel of the pedals.

Cheap as hell too!! Thought about buying new puma shoes but decided my chucks will be just as good.

The new ones with the old man orthopedic insoles are really nice - you should check them out.

[Spinnetti]

Oh, if you are getting driving shoes, don't forget your driving gloves with mesh backs and some Ray-Ban Avaitors....

I wear whatever I have on. On the race track, my Bell race shoes have served me well, but they are paper thin Nomex/Leather and would last about 3 minutes if you try and walk around in them.

[afadeev]

Originally Posted by GrussGott

Yup - flip flops to the car, commando while driving.

Just commando?
I prefer buck naked, so that I can use my butt mussels to hold on to the seat while cornering.


Hey, I paid for all this fancy leather, why not enjoy it up close and personal!??!

Go 'flops.
Go 'nekkid.
Go FASTER!

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[angelr]

I've owned a bunch, piloti's, puma, sparco etc. In the last 5-6 years I've mostly been wearing Onitsuka shoes, mexico 66 and 81's. They're comfy, lightweight and work great as driving shoes.

[Pondboy]

Originally Posted by Spinnetti

Oh, if you are getting driving shoes, don't forget your driving gloves with mesh backs and some Ray-Ban Avaitors....

Gave up driving gloves when they started making cars with leather steering wheels. Been wearing Aviators for the last 41 years, since my dad got given a pair of photochromic ones and I stole them (they didn't fit him). Now my son steals mine.

I find that driving feel changes hugely with the shoes I wear, so was just shooting the breeze to hear other opinions. I think the flippers wins, although being able to pick up stuff with your bare feet gives a huge advantage to the modern day motorist.
PB

[eluded]

Make sure they are fireproof.