What's the best driving shoe?

N8dawg · 12-09-2010, 07:45 AM

I've never owned a pair of driving shoes but I think it would make a good Christmas gift. Is there any out there that are a standout best?

ajvee · 12-09-2010, 08:12 AM

Puma's motorsport collection is pretty cool, but not solely for racing purposes.

http://www.shop.puma.com/men/footwea...,en_US,sc.html

I also think the Lacoste slip-ons are great because they are nice and narrow, but still comfortable. They aren't dedicated driving shoes though.

Kyoshi71 · 12-09-2010, 08:16 AM

These:

vividracing · 12-09-2010, 08:38 AM

We've got a good selection of the DC shoes:

Personally, I look for shoes that have a fairly thin sole I like to be able to feel how much pressure I'm applying to the pedals.

http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/l...6780_5524.html

Graeme

Kyoshi71 · 12-09-2010, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by vividracing

Personally, I look for shoes that have a fairly thin sole I like to be able to feel how much pressure I'm applying to the pedals.

You mean like the "Chucky T's"

jrlee53 · 12-09-2010, 08:44 AM

Not these

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jeffnnj · 12-09-2010, 08:50 AM

I wear suede Gucci or leather Prada

aznclickster · 12-09-2010, 09:31 AM

i wear diesel shoes or chuck usually, the thin soles help me feel more engaged w/ the pedals

e90m3_6MT · 12-09-2010, 10:02 AM

http://www.piloti.com/Assets/Product...rd/PR38L-2.jpg
http://www.piloti.com/Touring-C20.aspx

piloti shoes, I can't wear anything else!

Kartelli · 12-09-2010, 10:04 AM

Any indoor soccer shoe will work! Been using adidas/nike/puma style for years.

DaFool · 12-09-2010, 10:26 AM

Vibram Five Fingers...drive with these and you'll never want to use anything else!

GT3 Tim · 12-09-2010, 10:29 AM

I got Piloti's too.

But brand ain't all that important. Just find a thin sole shoe that is comfortable and not too chunky.

I wore kart racing shoes for years. I used them while karting, and carried them over into the car....and they were cheap too.

Eau Rouge · 12-09-2010, 11:04 AM

Penny loafers, if you have any skill.

Genro757 · 12-09-2010, 11:10 AM

I drive with these all the time and they are great!!!

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Originally Posted by DaFool

Vibram Five Fingers...drive with these and you'll never want to use anything else!

audioMeth · 12-09-2010, 11:13 AM

too bad you didnt post this earlier i had a 40% off coupon code for puma.com

N8dawg · 12-09-2010, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by e90m3_6MT

http://www.piloti.com/Assets/Product...rd/PR38L-2.jpg
http://www.piloti.com/Touring-C20.aspx

piloti shoes, I can't wear anything else!

I had my eyes on those pilotis. On the site it says, "reinforced lateral side of the right shoe." for heal-toeing. Are they saying it's only reinforced on one shoe?

duk · 12-09-2010, 12:47 PM

I wear chucks or puma slip ons. Perfect for driving!

karussell · 12-09-2010, 03:17 PM

in general i don't like puma's. they tend to be very narrow right at the ball of the feet and when heel/toe'ing my foot can slip between the pedals if i'm not careful. the shoes were more designed for single seaters for instance the ferrari tribute shoes. also the extremely narrow sole is not comfortable when you have to walk in them as well. I switched to Piloti's about 7 years ago and never looked back. they are perfect for heal/toe and comfortable once you are out of the car as well.

shchow · 12-09-2010, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by N8dawg

I had my eyes on those pilotis. On the site it says, "reinforced lateral side of the right shoe." for heal-toeing. Are they saying it's only reinforced on one shoe?

Yes, the right shoe looks slightly different than the left shoe...

mdosu · 12-09-2010, 03:29 PM

not all Puma's are good driving shoes. I own 4 pairs of different Puma shoes. The best type has to be a thinner sole and narrower design.

zhangzeyuandss · 12-09-2010, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFool

Vibram Five Fingers...drive with these and you'll never want to use anything else!

yep, once you own a pair of five finger, you will never buy any other shoes. lol, it felt like driving bare foot awesome.

wrh3 · 12-09-2010, 03:55 PM

I have these Michelins:

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/28/i...chelin-mxv4-dr

They actually offer a lot of feel since the sole is not solid but several small pieces, I have found them to work pretty well (maybe not as good as five fingers though).

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vividracing 689 Rep 6,854 Posts Drives: E90 M3, F30 335i, F80 M3 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arizona iTrader: (14)	We've got a good selection of the DC shoes: Personally, I look for shoes that have a fairly thin sole I like to be able to feel how much pressure I'm applying to the pedals. http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/l...6780_5524.html Graeme
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aznclickster Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 242 Posts Drives: E92 ///M Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List [0.00]	i wear diesel shoes or chuck usually, the thin soles help me feel more engaged w/ the pedals
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Kartelli Second Lieutenant 54 Rep 244 Posts Drives: 15 AW M3 DCT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Edmonton, AB iTrader: (0)	Any indoor soccer shoe will work! Been using adidas/nike/puma style for years.
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DaFool Private 0 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 09 E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Vibram Five Fingers...drive with these and you'll never want to use anything else!
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GT3 Tim Moderator 94 Rep 1,920 Posts Drives: 2014 MB E63S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (0)	I got Piloti's too. But brand ain't all that important. Just find a thin sole shoe that is comfortable and not too chunky. I wore kart racing shoes for years. I used them while karting, and carried them over into the car....and they were cheap too. __________________ Tim <--- apparently likes "3" cars 2014 E63S -- The Rocket 2014 F30 328i -- Kids car 2008 E90 M3 -- Sold 2004 GT3 -- Sold 1997 M3/4 -- Sold 1995 M3 -- Sold
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Eau Rouge Major 140 Rep 1,242 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Florida's Emerald Coast iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW E92 M3 [9.00]	Penny loafers, if you have any skill.
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karussell Lieutenant Colonel 353 Rep 1,749 Posts Drives: 4 wheels Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NorCal iTrader: (1)	in general i don't like puma's. they tend to be very narrow right at the ball of the feet and when heel/toe'ing my foot can slip between the pedals if i'm not careful. the shoes were more designed for single seaters for instance the ferrari tribute shoes. also the extremely narrow sole is not comfortable when you have to walk in them as well. I switched to Piloti's about 7 years ago and never looked back. they are perfect for heal/toe and comfortable once you are out of the car as well. __________________ "It gave you amazing satisfaction, but anyone who says he loved it is either a liar or he wasn't going fast enough." - Jackie Stewart on racing at the Nurburgring
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mdosu Banned 314 Rep 8,496 Posts Drives: Double Vanos'd Civic-M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (6)	not all Puma's are good driving shoes. I own 4 pairs of different Puma shoes. The best type has to be a thinner sole and narrower design.
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wrh3 Car Guy 31 Rep 796 Posts Drives: 2005 MCS, 2013 Corvette 427 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ATL, GA iTrader: (10)	I have these Michelins: http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/28/i...chelin-mxv4-dr They actually offer a lot of feel since the sole is not solid but several small pieces, I have found them to work pretty well (maybe not as good as five fingers though). __________________ Bill- 2005 Mini Cooper S, 2013 Corvette 427 www.billswebspace.com/bmwindex BMW CCA Member # 389948
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