Racing shoes for wide feet?

[Namuna]

Sorry if this has already been discussed (I did try searching first), I'm wondering what other folks with wide feet (I'm 10.5 and about EE to EEE) are wearing for racing shoes?

So far my google hunting has only really turned potentially the Sparco Race shoes as having a "wider toe box":



I'd love to grab a pair of Pumas, but they're notoriously narrow.

Thanks.

[humfrz]

Blue ones ..... why do you ask .. ??

[993Fan]

IMO, you're actually better off with wider shoes in this car - normal "driving shoes" are too narrow for the pedal setup in the twins.

[1086]

Adidas are known for having some wider shoes - although I don't know much about specific racing shoes. Do some indoor futbol shoes work? They have very thin, grippy bottoms.

http://www.soccer.com/shop/footwear/futsal-shoes/

http://www.soccer.com/shop/footwear/indoor-shoes/

[buzznasa]

I have the same problem. 10.5 EE. Makes finding shoes difficult. For now I use a pair of Sketchers that are fairly flexible. On the plus side, Heel-Toe isn't difficult when I can just roll my foot over to the accelerator without a lot of leg movement.

[almedarj]

The puma drift cat is a nice choice

[almedarj]

http://www.shop.puma.com/men/shoes/m...,en_US,sc.html

[mav1178]

Originally Posted by Namuna

Sorry if this has already been discussed (I did try searching first), I'm wondering what other folks with wide feet (I'm 10.5 and about EE to EEE) are wearing for racing shoes?

So far my google hunting has only really turned potentially the Sparco Race shoes as having a "wider toe box":

I have a pair of older Sparco Race, and they're great. I need a wider shoe as my right foot is ... "wider" than normal due to a birth defect.

Originally Posted by 993Fan

IMO, you're actually better off with wider shoes in this car - normal "driving shoes" are too narrow for the pedal setup in the twins.

Not at all, I prefer normal driving shoes as it allows better heel/toe downshifts.

-alex

[torqdork]

This place has good deals on New Balance that specializes in width sizing from 2A all the way to 6E. A stiffer construction that includes their Stability Web helps offset sole flex in the wider widths. They aren't car racing specific (not flame resistant) but look for a lower drop, less cushioning (thinner sole and heel) and you'll be close to what you want for effective heel/toe.

http://www.joesnewbalanceoutlet.com/cat_mens_shoes.htm

[Shagaliscious]

Forget the Puma driving shoes, I have 2 pairs of the speed cats and ever since I got a pair of the Puma Baskets, I haven't worn the speed cats. I find it easier to heel toe, and the shoes are more comfortable to walk in, since they are wider.

[Hanni_0176]

I'm very curious about this as well. It's incredibly hard for me to find comfortable shoes as is due to how wide my feet are. The last pair of shoes that I bought was a pair of Nike's that said "wide" on the box, but I had to buy them 1 1/2 sizes bigger than what actually fit my feet length-wise so that they would fit (comfortably) width-wise.

Originally Posted by almedarj

The puma drift cat is a nice choice

Everyone seems to be clamoring over the Puma Cats (Future, Speed, Drift), but literally no shops within a 50 mile radius to my house seem to carry them, so I can't even find a place to try them on to see if they would be comfortable or not.

Originally Posted by Namuna

Sorry if this has already been discussed (I did try searching first), I'm wondering what other folks with wide feet (I'm 10.5 and about EE to EEE) are wearing for racing shoes?

So far my google hunting has only really turned potentially the Sparco Race shoes as having a "wider toe box"

I'd love to grab a pair of Pumas, but they're notoriously narrow.

Thanks.

Are the Sparco Race shoes capable of being a daily shoe, and does the "extra cushioned sole for greater comfort and additional comfort cell on the ball of the foot to help reduce shock and vibration" worsen the heel-toe feel?

Originally Posted by Shagaliscious

Forget the Puma driving shoes, I have 2 pairs of the speed cats and ever since I got a pair of the Puma Baskets, I haven't worn the speed cats. I find it easier to heel toe, and the shoes are more comfortable to walk in, since they are wider.

How thin or thick are the soles on these? I'd really like a pair of thin-sole'd shoes that give more feel from the pedals, but I'm willing to make some compromises for width/comfort.

EDIT: Also, found this for anyone else who may be interested... http://www.caranddriver.com/features...tested-feature

[Shagaliscious]

Originally Posted by Hanni_0176

How thin or thick are the soles on these? I'd really like a pair of thin-sole'd shoes that give more feel from the pedals, but I'm willing to make some compromises for width/comfort.

The sole gets thinner going towards the toe. They aren't as thin as the soles on the speedcats, but to be honest, the feedback I get from the pedals is just as good, in the toe area. You don't feel it as much in the heel when you heel/toe, but that didn't take long to get used to.

[SixthElement]

Originally Posted by buzznasa

I have the same problem. 10.5 EE. Makes finding shoes difficult. For now I use a pair of Sketchers that are fairly flexible. On the plus side, Heel-Toe isn't difficult when I can just roll my foot over to the accelerator without a lot of leg movement.

This is what I typically do as well but I noticed it is much harder in this car and sometimes my for slips of the brake, which is totally not cool.

[Hanni_0176]

Originally Posted by Shagaliscious

The sole gets thinner going towards the toe. They aren't as thin as the soles on the speedcats, but to be honest, the feedback I get from the pedals is just as good, in the toe area. You don't feel it as much in the heel when you heel/toe, but that didn't take long to get used to.

I think I'm gonna try these out. I appreciate the feedback.

Any idea how the sizes on these (or Puma's in general) run in comparison to say, Nike's? I ask because not all shoes of the same size are the same size.

What I mean is, a 10 in Nike's is the same length as an 8 in other shoes I've worn. My Nike's right now are an 11.5 and they are 1 to 1 1/2 inches too long for my foot, which sucks pretty bad for my pedal feel atm.

If you can't answer this question, it's cool. I'll stop by Finish Line tomorrow and try on the only pair of Puma's they have (Slipstreams) to try and get an idea of what size Basket's I'd need to order.

Also, same goes for the Sparco's... any idea how these size up?