11-04-2019, 09:32 AM | #1 |
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Driving Shoes/Loafers
Thinking about getting a loafer like this for track days.
Anyone use any specific footwear? Till now ive been using sneakers and they are fine but just wanted to try a "driving shoe" that wasn't a race boot. Any thoughts? Thanks, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...=ATVPDKIKX0DER |
11-05-2019, 07:07 AM | #2 |
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Except for "dress shoes", I choose footwear mainly on how well they work for driving. Typically these are "walking shoes" with flexible soles that are relatively narrow.
Might be just me, but I don't think I'd feel all that secure wearing slip-ons that are eventually going to loosen up. Norm
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11-05-2019, 09:42 AM | #3 |
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I use Sperry Topsiders. Thin sole, leather upper. Flexible, comfy, and cool in the summer months.
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11-05-2019, 04:38 PM | #4 |
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I have had good luck with Piloti Racing Shoes. https://piloti.com/
Expensive, but you can usually find last years model or closeouts for a good price.
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11-07-2019, 08:10 AM | #5 |
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Thanks guys
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11-07-2019, 01:53 PM | #7 |
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Sparco makes nice driving shoes.
Not very expensive (about $100), comfy for the paddock and they've last me several years. Had Bell shoes before, liked them, but they fell apart after about 4 seasons. Either way, proper shoes make a big difference imo by providing better sensitivity when operating pedals. |
11-07-2019, 02:21 PM | #8 |
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I don’t go to the track, but I do take three trips a year that are over 15 hours straight through from Florida to the Northeast. Anybody got any good shoe recommends for that?
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11-08-2019, 06:22 AM | #9 |
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These are great drivers. I use them exclusively at autocross and track days.
https://www.onitsukatiger.com/us/en-.../c/ao30100000/ |
11-08-2019, 07:41 AM | #10 |
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I ordered and received the ones I posted in the link above and they are great. Nice pedal feel light weight and comfortable. (For me)
Weather or not they will last I don't know but would think they are perfect for road trips and weekender track day use. |
11-08-2019, 11:38 AM | #11 |
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Mountain biking shoes actually work well, the casual type, not the ones with the pedal cleats in them. Sole is super stiff but they're comfortable to walk around in...
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