Driving Shoes?
08-29-2008, 12:03 PM
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i would suggest alpinestars. very awesome shoe.
http://www.alpinestars.com/pl/c/220.html
of course theyre not as fashionable as the piloti, but they feel very nice on your foot, and theyre not that bad to walk around in
http://www.alpinestars.com/pl/c/220.html
of course theyre not as fashionable as the piloti, but they feel very nice on your foot, and theyre not that bad to walk around in
08-29-2008, 12:16 PM
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I wear the Adidas "Goodyear" shoes too (in White and Blue). They are light and comfortable, and match my race suit!
I think I picked them up at FootAction for like $30.
I think I picked them up at FootAction for like $30.
08-29-2008, 12:50 PM
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+1 on the adidas wrestling shoes & adidas Goodyear racing shoes. And these shoes are inexpensive. I have one pair of the wrestling shoes & two pairs of the Goodyears. The wrestling shoes are super light & very comfortable. I got a pair for $20 on closeout. 
08-29-2008, 07:10 PM
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Correction: My other pair is the Adidas Tuscany (not Adiracer). Pretty much the same thing, with the same shape, narrow fit, and tread pattern. Just no CF accents and different stitching and sidewalls on the soles.
They look exactly like this.
They look exactly like this.
08-31-2008, 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by mhoward1
If you want to get a good feel for driving shoes for very little money, then I can suggest the Adidas wrestling shoes. The have a good sole, and plenty of flexibility in the ankles (more than the Pumas).
But if you are serious about getting true driving shoes, then look at some FIA certified ones because they have fire protection and will be allowed at all venues (compitition wise).
But if you are serious about getting true driving shoes, then look at some FIA certified ones because they have fire protection and will be allowed at all venues (compitition wise).
09-03-2008, 07:52 PM
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Just keep in mind that wrestling shoes and others that aren't made for motorsports aren't fire resistant. Yes, chances are good that you'll never need a fire resistant boot, but it's kind of like buying a cheap helmet. If you ever do need it, you'll really wish you hadn't skimped.
I use a high-top Simpson boot with velcro closures that's easy to get in and out of. And as soon as I get off the track I change into a pair of cheap loafers for walking around the paddock so I don't wear out the driving shoes or get oil, water, or other crap on the soles.
I use a high-top Simpson boot with velcro closures that's easy to get in and out of. And as soon as I get off the track I change into a pair of cheap loafers for walking around the paddock so I don't wear out the driving shoes or get oil, water, or other crap on the soles.
09-04-2008, 05:34 AM
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Originally Posted by commasense
Just keep in mind that wrestling shoes and others that aren't made for motorsports aren't fire resistant. Yes, chances are good that you'll never need a fire resistant boot, but it's kind of like buying a cheap helmet. If you ever do need it, you'll really wish you hadn't skimped.
09-04-2008, 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by z-u-later
For a road course, I'll even go one step further and say that unless you're wearing a full fire retardant suit, the shoes alone ain't going to save your *** in a fire.
09-04-2008, 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by z-u-later
For a road course, I'll even go one step further and say that unless you're wearing a full fire retardant suit, the shoes alone ain't going to save your *** in a fire.
I keed...I keed.
09-04-2008, 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by commasense
Just keep in mind that wrestling shoes and others that aren't made for motorsports aren't fire resistant. Yes, chances are good that you'll never need a fire resistant boot, but it's kind of like buying a cheap helmet. If you ever do need it, you'll really wish you hadn't skimped.
I use a high-top Simpson boot with velcro closures that's easy to get in and out of. And as soon as I get off the track I change into a pair of cheap loafers for walking around the paddock so I don't wear out the driving shoes or get oil, water, or other crap on the soles.
I use a high-top Simpson boot with velcro closures that's easy to get in and out of. And as soon as I get off the track I change into a pair of cheap loafers for walking around the paddock so I don't wear out the driving shoes or get oil, water, or other crap on the soles.
09-04-2008, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Sharif@Forged
But they'll save your feet from the fire!
I keed...I keed.
I keed...I keed.
lol Just Kidding. I hate those shoes. Who ever invented them should just get another hobby.