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Ansbacher
post Jul 25 2021, 02:53 PM
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Anyone know of some economical but halfway decent driving shoes? My damn size 13 clodhoppers are constantly getting trapped when lifting my foot off the gas to hit the brake. It's dangerous. Need something slim profile without all that extra bulk of the goofy athletic shoes you get off the rack.

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post Jul 25 2021, 03:41 PM
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QUOTE(Ansbacher @ Jul 25 2021, 01:53 PM) *

Anyone know of some economical but halfway decent driving shoes? My damn size 13 clodhoppers are constantly getting trapped when lifting my foot off the gas to hit the brake. It's dangerous. Need something slim profile without all that extra bulk of the goofy athletic shoes you get off the rack.

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Gonna be very shoe size dependent (my feet are a bit though not hugely smaller than yours), but after all the years and cars, I've found Converse All Stars to be very good all-rounders.

They're narrow/"small" enough to work with all pedal sets (save a Formula car or some Lotuses), comfortable enough to wear as an everyday shoe, inexpensive, durable, etc. YMMV…
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post Jul 25 2021, 04:17 PM
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I also have size 13 feet. I've used these:
https://www.shoes.com/mens-skechers-citywal...-8aAggWEALw_wcB

I also try to find off the rack shoes that are more form-fitting. Asics also have worked for me.
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post Jul 25 2021, 05:01 PM
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I got a set of these recently which I liked:

https://us.puma.com/en/us/pd/speedcat-og%2B...06725_size=0280

..but not in that color. Size was a little tight, but otherwise good. I do not have size 13 feet though!

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post Jul 25 2021, 05:11 PM
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Wrestling shoes are very sleek, if you can find your size.
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post Jul 25 2021, 06:12 PM
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Bare feet is the only way to go for me
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post Jul 25 2021, 07:30 PM
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QUOTE(Retroracer @ Jul 25 2021, 06:01 PM) *

I got a set of these recently which I liked:

https://us.puma.com/en/us/pd/speedcat-og%2B...06725_size=0280

..but not in that color. Size was a little tight, but otherwise good. I do not have size 13 feet though!

- Tony

Puma are good but they do run small. I normally wear a 13 but always go with a 14 in pumas. They work well in tight pedal boxes.
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post Jul 25 2021, 07:40 PM
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I have been wearing an earlier version of these, in size 12. Very good for driving and fine for walking around a bit.

https://www.merrell.com/US/en/vapor-glove-5...ctSetPage=false
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post Jul 25 2021, 07:43 PM
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QUOTE(NARP74 @ Jul 25 2021, 06:11 PM) *

Wrestling shoes are very sleek, if you can find your size.


Yes this is a good point - think serious competition style wrestling (not WWE style (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) )... and Academy used to carry them, not sure if they do now or not. They'd make a good driving shoe imho.


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post Jul 26 2021, 06:29 AM
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Also check out Merrell Trail Gloves. I’m on my second pair and I love the feel for driving, even more than my Pilotis.
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post Jul 26 2021, 06:51 AM
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When I ran cross country (74-75) Nike made a very light very thin CC running shoe. I bet they have a herd of different competition designs now. But what I wore would not stop fire
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post Jul 26 2021, 08:03 AM
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https://shophunziker.com/collections/casual-driving-shoes
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post Jul 26 2021, 11:03 AM
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Thanks all for the great suggestions! Andy's ballerina shoe looks promising but I like the wrestling shoe idea best.

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post Jul 26 2021, 03:40 PM
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QUOTE(horizontally-opposed @ Jul 25 2021, 02:41 PM) *

after all the years and cars, I've found Converse All Stars to be very good all-rounders.

They're narrow/"small" enough to work with all pedal sets (save a Formula car or some Lotuses), comfortable enough to wear as an everyday shoe, inexpensive, durable, etc. YMMV…

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) bang for the buck (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jul 26 2021, 03:55 PM
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I loved my Simpson high tops. $100 and they go to size 14.
Don't expect them to last long if you walk around much; they're strictly a racing shoe. Thin sole, light weight.
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post Jul 26 2021, 04:10 PM
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QUOTE(Ansbacher @ Jul 26 2021, 11:03 AM) *

Thanks all for the great suggestions! Andy's ballerina shoe looks promising but I like the wrestling shoe idea best.

Ansbacher

Shoot quick, fireman's carry, take down, 2 points for the win!
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QUOTE(eric9144 @ Jul 26 2021, 03:40 PM) *

QUOTE(horizontally-opposed @ Jul 25 2021, 02:41 PM) *

after all the years and cars, I've found Converse All Stars to be very good all-rounders.

They're narrow/"small" enough to work with all pedal sets (save a Formula car or some Lotuses), comfortable enough to wear as an everyday shoe, inexpensive, durable, etc. YMMV…

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) bang for the buck (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


skate stars are good too. with the gum soles. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jul 26 2021, 05:45 PM
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Sparco Race 2....my feet are wide and I like them...around $100...seems like a lot 'til you find that a tank of gas costs $75 & is gone in 3 days.
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post Jul 27 2021, 05:46 AM
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Another vote for the Converse All Stars. Its been my go-to shoe for walking or driving since high school.

Also, when I wear out a pair of Nike Metcons at the gym, they become just regular sneakers for me. Slim profile and they make great driving shoes.

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