New "driving shoes" on the cheap.

[NWFRS]

I just snagged these after work today.



Leather. Made in Brazil.
These were at a local BASS outlet.
Two pair...after taxes...just $118.

I'm a huge fan of Brazilian leather shoes. Excellent value in my opinion, very light and supple. I have several pair, usually purchased from Nordstrom or Men's Warehouse for less than $100. These are my first slip-ons. Rubber soles. Narrow shoes were an absolute necessity when driving my Fiat, as the pedals were so close together. Less important now, but still makes the driving experience just a little bit nicer. Can't wait to try them out this weekend.

I saw the same deal a few months ago at a different BASS outlet, so I think these are a pretty regular item for them. Definitely worth a look.

[soulreapersteve]

Nice!

I was thinking about getting shoes just for driving. But I figured as with everything else for me, I get lazy after a while. So I'll probably say eff it and drive barefoot.

Tried it once, it was an odd experience.

[swarb]

I also wear loafers when I drive. Thin flexible sole allows me to sit closer to the steering wheel without my legs feeling cramped. Improves the feel over regular shoes too.

[cdrazic93]

I literally wore something that looks almost exactly like this to my high school graduation...

[Teseo]

Brazil? Looks identical when Ayrton Senna drove the NSX.

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8By2AEsGAhU&feature=youtube_gdata_player"]Ayrton Senna's Heel-and-toe - YouTube[/ame]

[babydriver]

Originally Posted by NWFRS

I just snagged these after work today.



Leather. Made in Brazil.
These were at a local BASS outlet.
Two pair...after taxes...just $118.

I'm a huge fan of Brazilian leather shoes. Excellent value in my opinion, very light and supple. I have several pair, usually purchased from Nordstrom or Men's Warehouse for less than $100. These are my first slip-ons. Rubber soles. Narrow shoes were an absolute necessity when driving my Fiat, as the pedals were so close together. Less important now, but still makes the driving experience just a little bit nicer. Can't wait to try them out this weekend.

I saw the same deal a few months ago at a different BASS outlet, so I think these are a pretty regular item for them. Definitely worth a look.

But do they match your driving gloves?

[NWFRS]

Originally Posted by babydriver

But do they match your driving gloves?

Sadly no.
Neither my aviation goggles nor my ascot.

[Vracer111]

I love my Brazilian shoes... only issue is the rubber soles are now cracked and any water at all gets into the inner sole and wets the socks...so they are pretty much useless now if it's wet. Work really well for driving! My absolute preference when it comes to a dedicated driving shoe however is Adidas wrestling shoes... extreme feather weight construction (both Adidas together weigh less than a single brazilian shoe of the pair I have) with excellent feel through the thin and flexible sole.

[NWFRS]

Originally Posted by Vracer111

I love my Brazilian shoes... only issue is the rubber soles are now cracked and any water at all gets into the inner sole and wets the socks...

Yeah.
That's the big problem with rubber soles, although my oldest pair is 10-12 years old and apart from new insoles, still going strong despite regular immersion in puddles. They're my knock-around shoes now.

One of my buddies is so snobby about his shoes he will only buy them if they have cork or leather soles, which usually means they are made in England or Italy, and therefore outside my price range. (He makes an exception for suede leather PUMAs, his own driving shoe of choice)

[wbradley]

I wore Chuck Taylor high tops on my first track day. They are wide and have rubber soles.
Nice kicks.

[babydriver]

Originally Posted by NWFRS

Sadly no.
Neither my aviation goggles nor my ascot.

I really like your avatar, BTW. Has a sort of "Johnny Quest" feel to it! Like maybe Dr. Quest.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by NWFRS

I just snagged these after work today.


I'm a huge fan of Brazilian leather shoes.

Ahhh but are they made of real Brazilin?







I was devastated when I found out naugahyde wasn't made from real naugas.

[soulreapersteve]

When I was up in the mountains yesterday with the local enthusiast club, I noticed one of the guys was wearing interesting looking shoes. Can't remember the brand, looked really comfortable and would've been great for yesterday.

Kind of similar to this:

[Special_K]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

When I was up in the mountains yesterday with the local enthusiast club, I noticed one of the guys was wearing interesting looking shoes. Can't remember the brand, looked really comfortable and would've been great for yesterday.

Kind of similar to this:

Those look less like driving shoes, and more like a boxer's boot to me. Could be a multi-threat I guess. Would be especially good if you live in a place with a lot of road rage, kick some ass with perfect traction then make your escape with the perfect heel-toe.

Originally Posted by NWFRS

Sadly no.
Neither my aviation goggles nor my ascot.

After seeing this post, I'm 100% sure that your avatar is a self portrait.