Best driving shoes??

[SirBrass]

Originally Posted by OICU812

I don't find the Beacon Trainers thick at all. I've had Pumas etc being discussed as well.

Then we're probably talking about different 5.11 shoes. I'm guessing they've got different kinds of trainers now.

[ThierryIsAble]

I use the Onitsuka Tiger Serrano model. It's really good for heel toe downshifting while playing GT6 and the pedal feel is awesome!

[*Hachiroku86*]

Thanks for all the input. I went with a pair of Onitsuka Tigers Mexico 66.

I have to say these are nice and thin, light, and well put together. They also are reasonable priced, $60, and have some nice style to them.

gf approved

-Will

[Ocean-Grown 86]

Is it strange that I don't drive with shoes? I always go barefoot or with socks, even at the track

[topazsparrow]

It's hard to find retailers but these shoes are unbelievable both in comfort and durability.

I've got a pair that I've had for 3 years and I wear them almost every day. Considering the price point I cannot say enough good things about them.

http://piloti.com/product-category/f...fCcaAmZB8P8HAQ

[Muaddib]

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[krayzie]

**Best** driving shoes IMO:

Geox Xense Mox - very good pedal feel, maybe too good but sole not all that durable as the bottom peels rather quick, apparently same outsole design as their Red Bull Formula 1 boots. Made in Italy.

Porsche Design P'1700 Cannes - my current favorite, similar pedal feel as Geox Xense Mox but much more durable outsole and suede upper. Made in Italy by Muller & Meirer Lederwarenfabrik.

Porsche Design P'5000 Drive Pilot - daily beaters for work, good pedal feel and extremely durable construction overall. Made in Germany by Adidas.

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFgDrQU1WA4"]Made in Germany: the Pilot | Porsche Design Sport by adidas - YouTube[/ame]


Honorable mentions:

Geox Monet (still using this for winter no problems)
Puma Future Cat (upper and sole split at toe)
Adidas Monaco GP (just got real filthy no problems)
Porsche Design P'1700 Tokyo (right heel split)
Porsche Design P'5000 Supercup (lacing guides split)
Porsche Design P'5600 Driving Close (just too heavy no problems)

[Caspeed]

Any of the Adidas driving shoes, Adi Racer, Monaco, Jerez. Goodyear soles, nothing to snag, good pedal feel, good to walk around in. Alternate, any of the wrestling shoes, very light, flexible, nothing to snag, Not as good to walk around in.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/adidas-Origi...item2a42a25e67

[bcj]

Vibram Five Fingers - EL-X
Like these a lot. Minimal.

[finch1750]

Pumas a great but suck if you have wide feet. I can't stand around in them too long. I like MacBeths or my high top PF flyers. A little more rugged than Chucks but still good feel.

[Ramster]

Originally Posted by Sleepless

I like skateboarding shoes. The Puma driving shoes are too narrow for heel / toe shifting as the pedals are too far apart.


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+1. I use vans. Great friction on the pedal and best shoes i've used thus far for heel toe in this car. I have a pair of sparco casual shoes and although they look and feel great, I can't heel toe in them very well because of the pedal setup in these cars. With custom pedals, maybe I'd use them more, but come track day, I use my vans.

[86wtywly]

Originally Posted by Ramster

+1. I use vans. Great friction on the pedal and best shoes i've used thus far for heel toe in this car. I have a pair of sparco casual shoes and although they look and feel great, I can't heel toe in them very well because of the pedal setup in these cars. With custom pedals, maybe I'd use them more, but come track day, I use my vans.

Out of curiosity, which vans are you using? I bought a sparco esse shoes and I found it was uncomfortable to heel toe as you mentioned. I am not sure if I juz did not get used to the shoes or its design allows difficulty heel toe downshifting in our car. (I am able to heel toe with all my other shoes.. weird)

[Ramster]

Originally Posted by 86wtywly

Out of curiosity, which vans are you using? I bought a sparco esse shoes and I found it was uncomfortable to heel toe as you mentioned. I am not sure if I juz did not get used to the shoes or its design allows difficulty heel toe downshifting in our car. (I am able to heel toe with all my other shoes.. weird)

I have a pair of these:

https://www.vans.com/shop/ProductDis...atalogId=10703

I also have a pair of these that have been excellent to drive with as well:

http://www.johnstonmurphy.com/wallac...#sz=48&start=1

(Both in size 9.5 mens)

I think what helps with these is that the toe area and the heel don't have a rounded sole like the sparco shoes so I can get better grip on the brake pedal with the big toe/left side of the foot and be able to adequately reach the bottom part of the gas pedal with the right side of the foot/part of the heel.

[radroach]

Best orthopedic shoe: