Driving barefoot, yay / nay? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Ammonia · 07-10-2013, 10:51 AM

I've never really given this too much thought, but I absolutely prefer driving barefoot. I think it traces back to the fact that I wear flipflips most of the time when I'm not at work, and flipflops are horrible for driving a manual.

Anyways, had a friend ride-along and observed how 'weird' it is to drive barefoot. So I was curious, what are everyone's thoughts on this? Poll attached to make it scientific.

nalc · 07-10-2013, 10:54 AM

Don't see a poll, but I'll always kick off my flip-flops before driving. I can handle an automatic in flip flops, but the long travel of a clutch pedal will always get the heel of the flip flop caught against the carpet and pull it away from my foot, which is very uncomfortable/unsafe.

Ammonia · 07-10-2013, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nalc

Don't see a poll, but I'll always kick off my flip-flops before driving. I can handle an automatic in flip flops, but the long travel of a clutch pedal will always get the heel of the flip flop caught against the carpet and pull it away from my foot, which is very uncomfortable/unsafe.

Poll is up now.

Yea I agree about the flipflops. I actually take off my work shoes now though lol. They're just slip-on dress shoes so its easy.

HunterGreene · 07-10-2013, 10:56 AM

I mostly don't...simply because its against the law in Ohio. Obviously not a primary offense, but I'd rather avoid the extra upcharge on any tickets I may get.

Ammonia · 07-10-2013, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by HunterGreene

I mostly don't...simply because its against the law in Ohio. Obviously not a primary offense, but I'd rather avoid the extra upcharge on any tickets I may get.

Wow really? Thats crazy. I wonder who thought of that.

Forty · 07-10-2013, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nalc

Don't see a poll, but I'll always kick off my flip-flops before driving. I can handle an automatic in flip flops, but the long travel of a clutch pedal will always get the heel of the flip flop caught against the carpet and pull it away from my foot, which is very uncomfortable/unsafe.

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HunterGreene · 07-10-2013, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Ammonia

Wow really? Thats crazy. I wonder who thought of that.

No idea. I've gotten used to driving with shoes, only time I haven't is when I am moving around cars in the driveway. I drive just fine with shoes, flipflops, whatever.

Turbowned · 07-10-2013, 11:00 AM

Only when I'm leaving the beach or if I've stepped in a huge puddle and soaked my shoes do I drive barefoot.

WolfpackS2k · 07-10-2013, 11:00 AM

It's illegal in most states to drive barefoot.

Either way, I don't do it. When I drive I slide my foot on and off the clutch pedal (pivot with my heel) and my foot is too grippy for that to work barefoot. In fact when I play Gran Turismo with my pedals and steering wheel I can't do it barefoot either. I wear socks

I don't have much of a problem driving around in my flops, never seems to be an issue. However if I'm driving a long distance and know that I may encounter a lot of stop and go traffic then I'll wear sneakers instead.

utekineir · 07-10-2013, 11:08 AM

I love dirty hippie sandals in the summer when not working.

They don't drive well, so they get taken off.

microbionic · 07-10-2013, 11:10 AM

80% of the time I drive barefoot/socks ... you are that much closer to the feel of the car this way..

thill · 07-10-2013, 11:32 AM

I do when I forget I am wearing flip flops. I have size 12-13 flip flops and they get stuck between the pedals and carpet easily.

marky · 07-10-2013, 11:36 AM

I drive with my hands

whaap · 07-10-2013, 11:40 AM

I don't drive barefoot but this is the first car I've owned that caused me to buy a pair of driving shoes. The spring in the throttle and the clutch are so soft that the shoes help with the feel of the sensitivity.

View Poll Results: Driving barefoot?
I do it sometimes, no biggie.	69	51.88%
Nah, kind of weird man... abit smelly too.	41	30.83%
I love to 'hang ten' on my clutch and accelerator!	23	17.29%
Voters: 133. You may not vote on this poll

07-10-2013, 10:51 AM	#1
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07-10-2013, 10:54 AM	#2
nalc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 13 BRZ Limited 6MT GBS Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 415 Thanks: 181 Thanked 256 Times in 130 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Don't see a poll, but I'll always kick off my flip-flops before driving. I can handle an automatic in flip flops, but the long travel of a clutch pedal will always get the heel of the flip flop caught against the carpet and pull it away from my foot, which is very uncomfortable/unsafe. __________________ *nalc How to make physical switches for your BRZ HU How to take apart your whole interior

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