What kind of shoes are you guys using for motorsport? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

MarkMash · 03-05-2013, 09:50 AM

Just wondering what everyone is using for track days as I normally drive without shoes on the street...

suggestions welcome.

KSC · 03-05-2013, 10:41 AM

I have two answers:

Piloti are what I wear when I'm feeling snobby. Amazing shoes, but not necessary.

Mostly I wear a thin running show. Something super light and flexible. Preferably [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Onitsuka-Tiger-Ultimate-81-Sneaker/dp/B004FV4W4U"]Onitsuka Tigers[/ame].

Ultimately, you just want to be able to feel what your feet are doing. So long as they are grippy, thin, and flexible, you're good. As a matter of fact, since I have a ,ore "upscale" job these days, and don't feel like changing my shoes when I get to work, I wear these silly things.

rhoyle · 03-05-2013, 11:06 AM

Adidas Marathon 10

kanundrum · 03-05-2013, 11:12 AM

Mandy · 03-05-2013, 11:16 AM

You guys aren't making this any fun.
POST PICTURES.

Onitsuka Tigers my GF gave me. Very thin sole, and they look ridiculous:

Tt3Sheppard · 03-05-2013, 11:33 AM

Pumas for me.

Anthonytpt · 03-05-2013, 11:41 AM

Black leather Puma Speed Cat with red stripe - it matches the interior upholstery.

russv · 03-05-2013, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mandy

You guys aren't making this any fun.
POST PICTURES.

Onitsuka Tigers my GF gave me. Very thin sole, and they look ridiculous:

Cool though!

russv · 03-05-2013, 12:21 PM

California racing shoes!

SkAsphalt · 03-05-2013, 12:27 PM

Puma and Pony shoes. Sadly they do not make either of the pairs I wear anymore. I will have to snap some picks and come back to this. the Pony's are very thin. quite excellent.

Generally I look for a thin sole and a rounded heel

RandomHero · 03-05-2013, 12:39 PM

Puma drift cat

mkiisupra · 03-05-2013, 12:42 PM

Vans old Skool, all day long.

And an old pair of Hi-Tec retro running shoes from about 2005, hard thin sole.

SFI-rated boots if tracking at speed/door-to-door.

Eric G

Touge Monster · 03-05-2013, 12:49 PM

Of late ( until my lazy ass gets some "real" driving shoes) I've been wearing either dc court graphics or nine lunarlon skate shoes. Oh yeah and might as well touch on gloves while I'm at it need to get some driving gloves soon too been using 5 11 tactical taclite 2 operator gloves.

Shankenstein · 03-05-2013, 12:53 PM

Nike Free 3.0 v2's. narrow, flexible, breathable.

The big difference between these and alot of others is toe flexibility. Most of the time, you're stomping... but I like ability to modulate carefully when I'm roaming the grid orfeathering the pedals in a sweeper.

03-05-2013, 09:50 AM	#1
MarkMash Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 301 Thanks: 415 Thanked 138 Times in 72 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What kind of shoes are you guys using for motorsport? Just wondering what everyone is using for track days as I normally drive without shoes on the street... suggestions welcome.

03-05-2013, 10:41 AM	#2
KSC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: Ion Redline Location: NY Posts: 233 Thanks: 34 Thanked 120 Times in 62 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have two answers: Piloti are what I wear when I'm feeling snobby. Amazing shoes, but not necessary. Mostly I wear a thin running show. Something super light and flexible. Preferably [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Onitsuka-Tiger-Ultimate-81-Sneaker/dp/B004FV4W4U"]Onitsuka Tigers[/ame]. Ultimately, you just want to be able to feel what your feet are doing. So long as they are grippy, thin, and flexible, you're good. As a matter of fact, since I have a ,ore "upscale" job these days, and don't feel like changing my shoes when I get to work, I wear these silly things. __________________ "Bullshit, asshole! No one likes the tuna here!"

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Touge Monster Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 85 AE86 Hatch, 92 SW20 , 13 GT86 Location: San Francisco Posts: 317 Thanks: 149 Thanked 97 Times in 61 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Of late ( until my lazy ass gets some "real" driving shoes) I've been wearing either dc court graphics or nine lunarlon skate shoes. Oh yeah and might as well touch on gloves while I'm at it need to get some driving gloves soon too been using 5 11 tactical taclite 2 operator gloves. __________________ Living life one HPDE at a time

03-05-2013, 11:06 AM	#3
rhoyle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: BRZ SWP 6MT Location: ICT Posts: 142 Thanks: 33 Thanked 54 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Adidas Marathon 10

03-05-2013, 11:16 AM	#5
Mandy I came from a motorbike Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: Firestorm 2013 FR-S 6MT Location: FL, US Posts: 447 Thanks: 243 Thanked 390 Times in 124 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You guys aren't making this any fun. POST PICTURES. Onitsuka Tigers my GF gave me. Very thin sole, and they look ridiculous:

03-05-2013, 12:42 PM	#12
mkiisupra Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 83 Toyota Supra, 16 FR-S RS2.0 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 405 Thanks: 389 Thanked 267 Times in 141 Posts Mentioned: 47 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Vans old Skool, all day long. And an old pair of Hi-Tec retro running shoes from about 2005, hard thin sole. SFI-rated boots if tracking at speed/door-to-door. Eric G

03-05-2013, 12:53 PM	#14
Shankenstein Frosty Carrot Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: The Atomic Carrot Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 513 Thanks: 272 Thanked 431 Times in 199 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Nike Free 3.0 v2's. narrow, flexible, breathable. The big difference between these and alot of others is toe flexibility. Most of the time, you're stomping... but I like ability to modulate carefully when I'm roaming the grid orfeathering the pedals in a sweeper. __________________ If you think you're nerd enough, join in the discussions about Suspension and Aerodynamic modelling! Wall of Fame - JDL Auto Design, Raceseng, Vishnu Tuning, Penske Shocks, Nameless, Perrin, RaceComp Engineering, Essex/AP Racing, Verus, RacerX Wall of Shame - aFe Takeda, Wilwood, FA20Club

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