Driving Shoes/Loafers

Snakebt6 · 11-04-2019, 09:32 AM

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

Norm Peterson · 11-05-2019, 07:07 AM

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

Camaro'd · 11-05-2019, 09:42 AM

I use Sperry Topsiders. Thin sole, leather upper. Flexible, comfy, and cool in the summer months.

MoreSpeed · 11-05-2019, 04:38 PM

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.

Snakebt6 · 11-07-2019, 08:10 AM

Thanks guys

funked1 · 11-07-2019, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MoreSpeed

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.

I had a pair of Pilotis that lasted a couple years of daily wear. I am a teacher and on my feet all day. And they were fabulous for heel-toe.

TrackClub · 11-07-2019, 01:53 PM

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.

Glen e · 11-07-2019, 02:21 PM

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?

JacobC1983 · 11-08-2019, 06:22 AM

These are great drivers. I use them exclusively at autocross and track days.

https://www.onitsukatiger.com/us/en-.../c/ao30100000/

Snakebt6 · 11-08-2019, 07:41 AM

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.

Brudda*Termite · 11-08-2019, 11:38 AM

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...

Junkyardspecial · 11-08-2019, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JacobC1983

These are great drivers. I use them exclusively at autocross and track days.

https://www.onitsukatiger.com/us/en-.../c/ao30100000/

I have 4 pairs of Tigers, all are great for driving and stylish with a retro look.

JacobC1983 · 11-08-2019, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Junkyardspecial

I have 4 pairs of Tigers, all are great for driving and stylish with a retro look.

I have a couple different colors as well. In fact, the previous version is a favorite of Chris Harris. He doesn't like the newer ones as much but we guys can be stubborn.

JoeP@TeamBeckyD · 11-08-2019, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MoreSpeed

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.

....Agree...

I love my Piloti....

These are current deals ...sizes are limited..
Piloti Racing Shoes

Becky

11-04-2019, 09:32 AM	#1
Snakebt6 Drives: Rally Green 2020 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Jacksonville Florida Posts: 402	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
Norm Peterson corner barstool sitter Drives: 08 Mustang GT, 19 WRX Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Eastern Time Zone Posts: 6,990	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 __________________ '08 GT coupe 5M (the occasional track toy) '19 WRX 6M (the family sedan . . . seriously)

11-05-2019, 04:38 PM	#4
MoreSpeed Drives: 2017 Hyper Blue A10 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: New England Posts: 716	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. __________________ - Life is a highway... I want to ride it all night long... Sold 2010 997 GT3, 2016 WRX, 2006 997 C2S, 2003 996 C4S, 2001 Boxster S, 1997 E420 AMG etc..

11-07-2019, 02:21 PM	#8
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	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? __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

11-08-2019, 11:38 AM	#11
Brudda*Termite Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 416	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... __________________ Gary 2017 2SS A8 White, Bolt-Ons, Prayed Upon

11-05-2019, 09:42 AM	#3
Camaro'd Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: MA Posts: 22	I use Sperry Topsiders. Thin sole, leather upper. Flexible, comfy, and cool in the summer months.

11-07-2019, 08:10 AM	#5
Snakebt6 Drives: Rally Green 2020 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Jacksonville Florida Posts: 402	Thanks guys

11-07-2019, 01:53 PM	#7
TrackClub Drives: 2020 SS 1LE (previous: 2017 SS 1LE) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Canada, eh! Posts: 5,091	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.

11-08-2019, 06:22 AM	#9
JacobC1983 Drives: 2019 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 488	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
Snakebt6 Drives: Rally Green 2020 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Jacksonville Florida Posts: 402	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.

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