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topazsparrow · 07-10-2013, 11:54 AM

Driving barefoot is illegal in a lot of places.

thill · 07-10-2013, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by topazsparrow

Driving barefoot is illegal in a lot of places.

For a motorcycle maybe, but for a car, I think very few states ban it. At least that is what a quick Google search showed:

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Is_it_ille...cle_barefooted

Diode Dynamics · 07-10-2013, 12:17 PM

I wear Pumas when I drive most of the time, that's as close to barefoot as you need really. Great driving shoes

-Nick C.

Spirit7 · 07-10-2013, 12:21 PM

Anyone else always have an urge to grip the pedal with your toes when you driver barefoot? That's just one of the many reasons I don't like driving barefoot.

Tim_Asphalt_FRS · 07-10-2013, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by topazsparrow

Driving barefoot is illegal in a lot of places.

That's crazy. It's way safer to drive barefoot than in flip flops.

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Mister · 07-10-2013, 12:24 PM

I do occasionally, but on longer drives in traffic I make sure I wear shoes.
In my state from what I have heard, it is illegal to drive barefoot, but it seems much safer than flip-flops to me.

MirthScout · 07-10-2013, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by thill

For a motorcycle maybe, but for a car, I think very few states ban it. At least that is what a quick Google search showed:

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Is_it_ille...cle_barefooted

Correct. There are no state or federal laws against driving barefoot.

leon78 · 07-10-2013, 12:28 PM

There is only one item of foot wear a man ever needs and it covers all bases....chuck taylors.

Spirit7 · 07-10-2013, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by leon78

There is only one item of foot wear a man ever needs and it covers all bases....chuck taylors.

This used to be the case for me, but the older I get, the more arch support I need in my shoe. I miss my Chucks.

GNS · 07-10-2013, 12:40 PM

Wear vibrams fivefingers, also I'm curious to know how cops know you're driving barefoot.

thill · 07-10-2013, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by GNS

Wear vibrams fivefingers

My wife runs in these sometimes, and that is a good idea for driving.. Might pick up a pair...

vividracing · 07-10-2013, 12:44 PM

You should drive how you like and whatever makes you the most comfortable. I like to be barefoot most of the times but for me its just weird in my car.

Diode Dynamics · 07-10-2013, 12:47 PM

I've always wanted some alpine stars driving shoes

http://www.alpinestars.com/auto/shoes.html

But they are super expensive! I guess you get what you pay for

-Nick C.

wheelhaus · 07-10-2013, 01:21 PM

I only drive barefoot if I'm wearing flip flops. Then I kick them off, otherwise I MUCH prefer to use thin-sole driving shoes like the Pumas. Same reason I don't feel comfortable riding the motorcycle without gloves.

I have a set of Speedwell low cut driving shoes, and they are incredible, but no longer sold in the US. sadface.

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topazsparrow Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: slow Location: Canada Posts: 293 Thanks: 87 Thanked 158 Times in 61 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Driving barefoot is illegal in a lot of places.

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Spirit7 Push the Button Max! Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2013 Ultramarine FR-S Location: Bloomington IN Posts: 54 Thanks: 5 Thanked 19 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Anyone else always have an urge to grip the pedal with your toes when you driver barefoot? That's just one of the many reasons I don't like driving barefoot.

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Mister Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: Firestorm FRS Location: NH Posts: 180 Thanks: 141 Thanked 78 Times in 50 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I do occasionally, but on longer drives in traffic I make sure I wear shoes. In my state from what I have heard, it is illegal to drive barefoot, but it seems much safer than flip-flops to me.

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GNS Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: . Location: Ontario Posts: 350 Thanks: 28 Thanked 223 Times in 105 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Wear vibrams fivefingers, also I'm curious to know how cops know you're driving barefoot.

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vividracing Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 2,593 Thanks: 491 Thanked 1,065 Times in 617 Posts Mentioned: 49 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	You should drive how you like and whatever makes you the most comfortable. I like to be barefoot most of the times but for me its just weird in my car.

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wheelhaus Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ, 2020 KTM Super Duke 1290R Location: Denver Posts: 1,788 Thanks: 714 Thanked 1,141 Times in 624 Posts Mentioned: 49 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I only drive barefoot if I'm wearing flip flops. Then I kick them off, otherwise I MUCH prefer to use thin-sole driving shoes like the Pumas. Same reason I don't feel comfortable riding the motorcycle without gloves. I have a set of Speedwell low cut driving shoes, and they are incredible, but no longer sold in the US. sadface.

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