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lookin for driving shoes, not piloti |
pete-stevers |
Jul 13 2005, 12:26 AM
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saved from fire! Group: Members Posts: 2,644 Joined: 10-October 04 From: Abbotsford,BC, Canada Member No.: 2,914 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
My wife bought me a pair of piloti driving shoes, before ^Eastron^ was born....the shoes leather gave out after three months....i had them repaired and the darn things ripped again....so...now I am looking for some driving shoes of similar design, i guesse you could call them touring shoes..... but what brand are descent for walking as well as driving
steve here is a pic of the old piloti pair (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif) Attached image(s) |
redshift |
Jul 13 2005, 12:59 AM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
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I got these in like a green color, for like $89.00. That is my foot. M |
Jacques |
Jul 13 2005, 01:32 AM
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Technician Group: Members Posts: 149 Joined: 20-April 05 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 3,954 Region Association: Southern California |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad2.gif) If you don't need an FIA Homologated shoe,. these are decent --
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Jeroen |
Jul 13 2005, 03:55 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
unless you need a real supportive shoe, those puma's are nice, both for driving and walking
check your local sport-shop, most brands have shoes like that now adays |
Joe Ricard |
Jul 13 2005, 05:05 AM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
I found a pair of driving shoes on Evil bay. Leather, high top says they are gor Go Karts. but IDONNO seem to be the same. haven't driven in them yet except playing GT4 in the living room.
sole is not soft rubber but not hard plastic either. 35 bucks shipped. What the heck I'll try them. They look fast>>>>>>>>>>>> |
pete-stevers |
Jul 13 2005, 09:24 AM
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saved from fire! Group: Members Posts: 2,644 Joined: 10-October 04 From: Abbotsford,BC, Canada Member No.: 2,914 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
miles..... what you didn't show was the little red dress you were also wearing....did you get any nicks shaving the legs???
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redshift |
Jul 13 2005, 09:35 AM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
Shave!? HAH! Ever heard of electrolo.. eleelctroliy.. have you ever heard of waxing?
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) I like boxing shoes for driving, nothing to them.. M |
djm914-6 |
Jul 13 2005, 10:19 AM
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Happiness is: Getting on the road Group: Members Posts: 1,864 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Burlington MA Member No.: 248 Region Association: None |
I bought a pair of LL Bean's driving mocs. They look a bit like slippers and are just as comfortable. Great feel on the go and stop buttons.
http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/se...26&filter2=A103 |
lapuwali |
Jul 13 2005, 10:31 AM
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Not another one! Group: Benefactors Posts: 4,526 Joined: 1-March 04 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 1,743 |
For some reason, "driving style" shoes (they look just like real driving shoes, but aren't fireproof) are very popular at the moment. I'm told most big shoe stores (like Foot Locker) will have them now. I showed up at a (young) cousin's house wearing a set of actual driving shoes (in the middle of a 3000 mile drive), and was told they were really "in". I'm old, so I don't know these things.
So, if you don't require it to be fireproof, you can get them as easily as a pair of sneakers. If you DO want a pair of fireproof jobs, Racer's Warehouse has 'em pretty cheap. I personally, never cared much for the driving mocs. They look more like normal shoes, which can be nice day to day, but they're just not as comfy while driving as the slipper type "racing" shoes. Just my two cents. |
Brando |
Jul 13 2005, 10:42 AM
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BUY MY SPARE KIDNEY!!! Group: Members Posts: 3,935 Joined: 29-August 04 From: Santa Ana, CA Member No.: 2,648 Region Association: Southern California |
For driving... can't beat some solid-bottom slippers, or good old-fashioned Chucks (before they were made in China).
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CptTripps |
Jul 13 2005, 10:43 AM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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I go through 4-5 pair of low-top chucks a year. |
JmuRiz |
Jul 13 2005, 11:51 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,503 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I've got some puma speed cats also...I think those pictured are the fireproof ones (with sparco on the tongue)...the ones in sporting goods stores aren't. Not like that matters to me.
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Randal |
Jul 13 2005, 12:01 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
Summit has the Nomex lined Simpson shoes for $89.95 (high tops). Low tops are $10.00 cheaper.
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dinomium |
Jul 13 2005, 01:55 PM
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Git on a chair son, all the good stuff is goin over yer head! Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,777 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Bremerton, WA Member No.: 74 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I have had my Piloti DTMs for two years, no worries... I also like the new Oakley shoo
very kewl! |
bondo |
Jul 13 2005, 02:09 PM
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Practicing my perpendicular parking Group: Members Posts: 4,277 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Los Osos, CA Member No.: 587 Region Association: Central California |
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Qarl |
Jul 13 2005, 02:49 PM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None |
What size are you Steve?
I have a new pair of Oakley driving shoes? But they are a bit too narrow in the toe. http://oakley.com/o/o1690d |
TimT |
Jul 13 2005, 03:01 PM
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retired Group: Members Posts: 4,033 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Wantagh, NY Member No.: 313 |
Lots of DE enthusiasts I know use wrestling shoes, they can be had at any major footwear place.
I currently have Simpson high top shoes, but they are at the end of there service life. Next set Im buying will be G force, they have SFI rating, and arearound $55 for the ones I want |
Rough_Rider |
Jul 13 2005, 03:02 PM
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Smurf Zone Group: Members Posts: 525 Joined: 16-August 04 From: Beaverton, OR Member No.: 2,547 |
Either get a pair of low ankle race shoes, puma, oakley, sparco, alpine stars etc. The mid or high ankle stuff really isn't needed in a road car. They might even hamper your heel & toeing.
Or a good narrow flat soled tranier works just as well. Vans are excellent. |
jhadler |
Jul 13 2005, 03:54 PM
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Long term tinkerer... Group: Members Posts: 1,879 Joined: 7-April 03 From: Lyons, CO Member No.: 529 |
If you don't need nomex, SFI or FIA certification, wrestling shoes are a -great- option. I picked mine up new for around $10 about 5 years ago. Not something for walking aruond the paddock all day in, but they're perfect for when you're strapped in behind the wheel...
-Josh2 |
Jeroen |
Jul 13 2005, 06:34 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
I just bought these last friday for $50
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