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Old 08-28-2008, 05:05 PM
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I'm looking for a pair of driving shoes, I'm sure some of you guys have a pair. I've been told to look at Puma's, but I'm sure there are other options, I'm not trying to spend a shyt ton of money here, but I'd like something comfy for my late night runs, I'm tired of rocking boat shoes/flip flops
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Couple of my local buddies picked up a couple pairs of Puma's. They're relatively cheap, and decently comfortable.
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There is only one name in racing shoes that you need to know: Piloti's

http://www.piloti.com/
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Originally Posted by Nismospeed4life
There is only one name in racing shoes that you need to know: Piloti's

http://www.piloti.com/
Good prices and they look good. Thanks!
I might have to purchase a pair
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Originally Posted by Silverstone-Z
Couple of my local buddies picked up a couple pairs of Puma's. They're relatively cheap, and decently comfortable.
as soon as i seen the title Puma's are exactly what popped into my head

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i am wearing my piloti's right now. love them, and comfortable to.
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Originally Posted by Nismospeed4life
There is only one name in racing shoes that you need to know: Piloti's

http://www.piloti.com/
Ive used everything and they are the best for track days in a Z. You can fat foot if you want to with heel toe. and they are sooo comfertable i have a different pair for race, track days, and around town.
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the puma shoes are awesome. really any light weight shoe with a rounded heal will work.

i also have a pair of prada driving shoes.

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Well, heel toe is impossible for me, I'm 6'6" with a size 14 shoe. I can't do it
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Originally Posted by Jarred@Z1
Ive used everything and they are the best for track days in a Z. You can fat foot if you want to with heel toe. and they are sooo comfertable i have a different pair for race, track days, and around town.
Do you have a pair for doing the nasty?
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Also, anybody know stores that carry piloti? I need to try them on before I purchase em.
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Originally Posted by Eric the Ricer
Also, anybody know stores that carry piloti? I need to try them on before I purchase em.
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Originally Posted by Eric the Ricer
Also, anybody know stores that carry piloti? I need to try them on before I purchase em.
http://www.piloti.com/locator/
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Originally Posted by Silverstone-Z
Do you have a pair for doing the nasty?
Thats not a bad idea....
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Originally Posted by Eric the Ricer
Well, heel toe is impossible for me, I'm 6'6" with a size 14 shoe. I can't do it
O you can you just have to fat foot it. Its really really easy in a Z.
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Piloti's are the Ferrari of racing shoes, accept nothing but the best!
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I have been racing enduro karts for years and I just use wrestling shoes! Don't waste your money on specific "driving/racing" shoes.

The wrasslin shoes work just fine because they have very thin soles. Just don't walk around in them a lot........they wear out quick doing that.
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Originally Posted by Jarred@Z1
O you can you just have to fat foot it. Its really really easy in a Z.
time to research!
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Oooops....forgot the pic!

Well you cant see my shoes...oh well!

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Originally Posted by CH³NO²
I have been racing enduro karts for years and I just use wrestling shoes! Don't waste your money on specific "driving/racing" shoes.

The wrasslin shoes work just fine because they have very thin soles. Just don't walk around in them a lot........they wear out quick doing that.

Yeah see thats the problem with puma they are too thin on the bottom and wear out quick piloti's are comfertable and dont wear out quick at all.


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