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Re: Driving Shoes
Well if your willing to spend the money Porsche Design has probaly the most perfect shoe for driving. I've seen them selling in their stores. Leather, very comfortable (tried them on) and not like tennis or dress shoes. It's very hard to operate the clutch with big fancy shoes. The porsche design shoes are not cheap ($350-400 US). I have some Pumas, with the Ferrari logo on it. There great driving shoes, but not the greatest for walking around in. But they are definitely fashionable.
Re: Driving Shoes
Vitallo-Monoposto
You get what you pay for..Hands down the best money can buy.
Made-to-measure for you in Bavaria.
http://www.monoposto-fahrerschuh.de/beispiele/bilder/bild4.jpg
www.monoposto-fahrerschuh.de
550 Euro's when I bought mine. They now offer a full FIA boot for 777 Euro.
Simply the best fit, and the sytling is retro classic.
Highly Recommended.
Brian
You get what you pay for..Hands down the best money can buy.
Made-to-measure for you in Bavaria.
http://www.monoposto-fahrerschuh.de/beispiele/bilder/bild4.jpg
www.monoposto-fahrerschuh.de
550 Euro's when I bought mine. They now offer a full FIA boot for 777 Euro.
Simply the best fit, and the sytling is retro classic.
Highly Recommended.
Brian
Jan 14, 2007 10:54:57 PM
- JuanCarlos
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Jan 15, 2007 5:56:48 PM
- Jim_in_Iowa
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Re: Driving Shoes
Depends on how much walking you mean. Pilotis are more of a sneaker adapted to driving, and thus are good walkers, though they'll never be a Mephisto.
Closer to a serious driving shoe are models from Oakley, thin, stiff soles, not a lot of cushioning, better for driving than Pilotis. Walking, well okay, but keep it down to a few blocks.
Then at the far end, there are real driving shoes, FIA approved, etc., such as the Puma Future Cats. I like the mid-heights myself. They're actually a little better to walk in than the Oakleys, but they're almost 2X the price.
Don't overlook good socks as part of the kit. SmartWool and Orvis both have excellent wool-synthetic blend socks, assuming you don't need Nomex.
If you like McQueen's look in Bullitt, you can get Tod's driving shoes, charcoal pants, a dark blue turtleneck, and a sports coat. (I almost forgot, Jackie Bissett, circa 1966, and a yellow 356 cab, to round the set out.) I've not tried a pair of Todd's, but if they were good enough for Steve....
HTH,
Jim
Closer to a serious driving shoe are models from Oakley, thin, stiff soles, not a lot of cushioning, better for driving than Pilotis. Walking, well okay, but keep it down to a few blocks.
Then at the far end, there are real driving shoes, FIA approved, etc., such as the Puma Future Cats. I like the mid-heights myself. They're actually a little better to walk in than the Oakleys, but they're almost 2X the price.
Don't overlook good socks as part of the kit. SmartWool and Orvis both have excellent wool-synthetic blend socks, assuming you don't need Nomex.
If you like McQueen's look in Bullitt, you can get Tod's driving shoes, charcoal pants, a dark blue turtleneck, and a sports coat. (I almost forgot, Jackie Bissett, circa 1966, and a yellow 356 cab, to round the set out.) I've not tried a pair of Todd's, but if they were good enough for Steve....
HTH,
Jim
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DMD said:
What type of driving shoes do you use? I am looking for a pair of shoes that are responsive, but can use to walk in?? Any comments or info would be appreciated....Thanks........
Piloti's are great, although you should probably order them one half size (U.S. sizes) larger if you wear heavier socks. They are reasonably priced, too (about $90-110, depending on which ones you get), and have a special extension of the rubber soul on the outside of the right foot to aid in heal-and-toe operations. And they are reasonably comfortable for walking.
Jim
Jan 16, 2007 1:57:32 AM
- John SF 2005 997 S
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Re: Driving Shoes NO NO NO
Come on people.... Piloti's are SO WIDE and clunky.... the only shoes for REAL driving are.....
ALPINESTARS !!!
I use these for karting and Formula Mazda stuff.....
ALPINESTARS !!!
I use these for karting and Formula Mazda stuff.....
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DMD said:
What type of driving shoes do you use? I am looking for a pair of shoes that are responsive, but can use to walk in?? Any comments or info would be appreciated....Thanks........
Jan 16, 2007 3:41:17 AM
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Re: Driving Shoes NO NO NO
What are the advantages to wearing driving shoes while driving a street car?
I can see wearing flame retardant racing shoes with a flame retardant racing suit, underwear and gloves and a full coverage helmet while in a competitive racing event in a car equipped with a roll bar, five point safety harness and fire extinguishing system but would feel silly wearing driving shoes with a pair of jeans, T-shirt and during the winter a Pendleton shirt (my normal garb) while driving on the street or at a DE.
I know they don't make you any faster. When I attended PDE last spring at Barber Motorsports there were a lot of guys wearing driving shoes but the fastest time turned in during the autocross was turned in by a guy (me) wearing a pair of comfortable rubber soled Mephisto Match walking shoes like these.
For me, comfort and familiarity are paramount and I would feel really stupid wearing a pair of driving shoes if I jumped into my Dodge 1500 RAM 4x4 pick-up instead of the 911.
I can see wearing flame retardant racing shoes with a flame retardant racing suit, underwear and gloves and a full coverage helmet while in a competitive racing event in a car equipped with a roll bar, five point safety harness and fire extinguishing system but would feel silly wearing driving shoes with a pair of jeans, T-shirt and during the winter a Pendleton shirt (my normal garb) while driving on the street or at a DE.
I know they don't make you any faster. When I attended PDE last spring at Barber Motorsports there were a lot of guys wearing driving shoes but the fastest time turned in during the autocross was turned in by a guy (me) wearing a pair of comfortable rubber soled Mephisto Match walking shoes like these.
For me, comfort and familiarity are paramount and I would feel really stupid wearing a pair of driving shoes if I jumped into my Dodge 1500 RAM 4x4 pick-up instead of the 911.
Re: Driving Shoes NO NO NO
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jerrygee said:
What are the advantages to wearing driving shoes while driving a street car?
I can see wearing flame retardant racing shoes with a flame retardant racing suit, underwear and gloves and a full coverage helmet while in a competitive racing event in a car equipped with a roll bar, five point safety harness and fire extinguishing system but would feel silly wearing driving shoes with a pair of jeans, T-shirt and during the winter a Pendleton shirt (my normal garb) while driving on the street or at a DE.
I know they don't make you any faster. When I attended PDE last spring at Barber Motorsports there were a lot of guys wearing driving shoes but the fastest time turned in during the autocross was turned in by a guy (me) wearing a pair of comfortable rubber soled Mephisto Match walking shoes like these.
For me, comfort and familiarity are paramount and I would feel really stupid wearing a pair of driving shoes if I jumped into my Dodge 1500 RAM 4x4 pick-up instead of the 911.
I have a pair of Mephisto's just like your's, but I don't have a wide or long foot - just a 9 and 1/2 D. I have difficulty doing a proper heal and toe with them, and that's the only reason I pot the Piloti's.
Jim
Jan 16, 2007 7:10:47 PM
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Re: Driving Shoes NO NO NO
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John SF 2005 997 S said:
Come on people.... Piloti's are SO WIDE and clunky.... the only shoes for REAL driving are.....
ALPINESTARS !!!
I use these for karting and Formula Mazda stuff.....Quote:[image]http://www.speedwaremotorsports.com/images/shoes/tech1Rblack
DMD said:
What type of driving shoes do you use? I am looking for a pair of shoes that are responsive, but can use to walk in?? Any comments or info would be appreciated....Thanks........
For pure racing, you're right, you need a purpose built racing shoe.....but if you want a great shoe for time trials, autocrossing or DE's (track days) and also be comfortable wearing them all day, you can't beat the Piloti's. I've used them for years and really like them.
Re: Driving Shoes NO NO NO
I know the Piloti's are a bit on the clunky size but they are excellent all around driving/walking shoes and they come in many colors. As a bonus I use them when playing drums! So, to answer your question you need to ask yourself what kind of driving shoe suits you best? Will you be tracking with them (Pilotis might not be the best choice then) or will you use them as a combination drive/walk/run/jog shoe? Then Pilotis can not be beat. Go with another brand if you strictly want a track shoe for heel toe or aggressive driving. Pilotis can be a tad to bulky for that. Personally I love mine Pilotis and Griots Garage carries many different styles, sometimes on sale (I am not affiliated with them in any way). Good luck. 
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SVNSVN said:
Oakley "Killswitch", size 14- I have a brown and a black pair.Nice style, comfortable and excellent for driving or walking.
Thanks for this tip Richard.
I've been trying to get some Piloti's since reading a thread here some time ago, but they don't appear to be available in the UK. So after seeing your post I ordered a pair of 'Oakley Killswitch' online from James & James.
They arrived 2 days later and are FANTASTIC.
My heel & toeing suddenly improved 100%
Re: Driving Shoes
Just got a pair of these mid cut sneakers.....very comfortable in my opinion
http://www.porsche-design.com/live/P1740_fashionsneakers_en.PorscheDesign?ActiveID=40224
http://www.porsche-design.com/live/P1740_fashionsneakers_en.PorscheDesign?ActiveID=40224
Re: Driving Shoes
Porsche Design have just teamed up with Adidas. The P'5610 driving shoes look quite nice.
http://www.adidas.com/campaigns/porschedesign/content/uk/index.asp
http://www.adidas.com/campaigns/porschedesign/content/uk/index.asp
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