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Aug 12, 2005 2:02:20 PM
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Alex18_996CC
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Re: Are these driving shoes any good?
I like the Piloti myself:
http://www.piloti.com/products/product_details.aspx?cat_id=2&prod_id=200&prod_sku=PRO5-3
http://www.piloti.com/products/product_details.aspx?cat_id=2&prod_id=200&prod_sku=PRO5-3
Re: Are these driving shoes any good?
I have tried quite a few driving shoes in the past several months. I have big feet, YMMV.
I like the Piloti DTM and the Oakley 1320 the best.
If I'm going to be walking around a lot while wearing the driving shoes, the Pilotis feel better in the non-car mode.
If I'm only driving with maybe a quick stop for gas, the Oakley 1320s are my favorite.
I like the Piloti DTM and the Oakley 1320 the best.
If I'm going to be walking around a lot while wearing the driving shoes, the Pilotis feel better in the non-car mode.
If I'm only driving with maybe a quick stop for gas, the Oakley 1320s are my favorite.
Re: Are these driving shoes any good?
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AeroSmith said:
I myself have VERY wide feet. Would you recomend the Pilotis?
Unfortunately, I find the Pilotis fairly narrow - maybe too much for you. I think they make them narrow on purpose so they're agile on the pedals. You'd need to try them with the option to return them if they don't fit...
Re: Are these driving shoes any good?
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W8MM said:
I have big feet, YMMV.
I like the Piloti DTM and the Oakley 1320 the best.
I myself have VERY wide feet. Would you recomend the Pilotis?
I have SORT of wide feet. 12E
I bought the Oakley 1320s 1/2 size bigger (12.5) than I usually wear, and that way they are wide enough. The Piloti DTMs were wide enough in my normal size (12).
Aug 16, 2005 1:19:40 AM
- Jim_in_Iowa
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Re: Are these driving shoes any good?
I have Piloti Monacos and Oakley 1320s. The Piloti's are a bit hotter because they're Nomex-lined. They also have an edge in walking around, they're more sneaker-like, only with a rolled heel.
The 1320s have a thinner, stiffer sole, much less padding, more like a pure driving shoe. For serious driving, the 1320s have an edge, especially if a small footbox or big feet are involved.
If it's going to be wet, or I'm going to do a lot of walking, or walking on poor surfaces, I'll use the Monacos. If the weather is good and it's a serious drive, I'll use the 1320s with a thin wool-nylon liner sock from SmartWool.
HTH,
Jim
The 1320s have a thinner, stiffer sole, much less padding, more like a pure driving shoe. For serious driving, the 1320s have an edge, especially if a small footbox or big feet are involved.
If it's going to be wet, or I'm going to do a lot of walking, or walking on poor surfaces, I'll use the Monacos. If the weather is good and it's a serious drive, I'll use the 1320s with a thin wool-nylon liner sock from SmartWool.
HTH,
Jim
Aug 16, 2005 12:37:47 PM
- John SF 2005 997 S
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I don't like the Pilotis
I had 2 pair of them and recently tossed them. Also it depends what you want these driving shoes for? Is this just for spirited driving in the 911 or for racing or karting or something? For spitited driving in the 911 you do not need ankle coverage. A good pair of low top thin tennis shoes will do fine.
The reasons I don't like the Piloti's are that the sole is VERY thick and I can't really feel the pedals. Also they entire shoe is just kind of BULKY....
As far as good shoes check out these adidas...
I use those or indoor soccer shoes for spirited driving in the 911. You'll look like a moron with full driving shoes in the 911 unless you're at the track.
For RACING you need nomex and ankle coverage... I suggest ALPINESTARS - they are REALLY the best. Used by many F1 stars and SUPER comfortable....
Same with GLOVES if you need those - they are THE BEST you can buy....
Alonso, Button, Coulthard, Raikkonen... all wear A-STARS..
ALPINESTARS.COM
The reasons I don't like the Piloti's are that the sole is VERY thick and I can't really feel the pedals. Also they entire shoe is just kind of BULKY....
As far as good shoes check out these adidas...
I use those or indoor soccer shoes for spirited driving in the 911. You'll look like a moron with full driving shoes in the 911 unless you're at the track.
For RACING you need nomex and ankle coverage... I suggest ALPINESTARS - they are REALLY the best. Used by many F1 stars and SUPER comfortable....
Same with GLOVES if you need those - they are THE BEST you can buy....
Alonso, Button, Coulthard, Raikkonen... all wear A-STARS..
ALPINESTARS.COM
Aug 16, 2005 1:02:31 PM
- throt
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Re: I don't like the Pilotis
Aug 16, 2005 7:00:59 PM
- John SF 2005 997 S
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Aug 17, 2005 5:06:05 PM
- tnunnery
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Re: I don't like the Pilotis
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As far as good shoes check out these adidas...
Yep, these are the ones I was referring to and they are great. The thin sole is just right for pedal feel. I also like soccer shoes (the indoor kind) for general spirited driving. I have worn them since my high school and college soccer days for every-day use, driving and, sometimes, even soccer.
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