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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 03:52 PM
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I like skate shoes, lots of room for my fat feet, ankle support for those rare times I want to be active. Think soles, so that I can skate in them
 
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 04:56 PM
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I like the Nike Free Trainers. Supposed to simulate walking/running barefoot for runners. Wife somehow found it at Ross for 1/3 the Nike store price. I must say..it really is comfortable. Works well with driving.

 
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 05:57 PM
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I got a pair of Piloti Spyders that I wear all the time. They work great both behind the wheel and just walking around. Plus, for $75 they're cheaper than alot of "normal" shoes

 
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 06:08 PM
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These are mine (in Gaucho) and they grip the pedals just like a monkey---

For the price though, you'd think they'd toss in a banana!

http://www.hstrask.com/Product_detai...ItemCode=H7550
 
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 06:38 PM
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Another vote for Chucks!

Never Autocross without them!
 
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 06:56 PM
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I like skate shoes pretty well. I've got a pair of custom etnies right now that I wear all the time. If I want something with a little more feel and a little narrower, I've got some old New Balance shoes that are quite comfy.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by rlnewby
Converse has there own configrator

I just designed and ordered there to match Roland.

http://www.converse.com/index.asp?mo...ow0708&csid=85
Great. Now I know who to blame when my husband files for divorce.

Boy is that fun! I designed shoes that matched my car inside and out, and personalized them with her name!!! Now if I can only convince myself that spending 60 bucks plus shipping is a good thing . . .
 
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 07:54 PM
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Barefoot...have only had our '06 MC since July...looking for cold weather driving shoes...
 
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by rlnewby
Converse has there own configrator

I just designed and ordered there to match Roland.

http://www.converse.com/index.asp?mo...ow0708&csid=85
Nike has the same thing.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 10:23 PM
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If you really wanna spend some moolah on some Chucks clickie here. I am gonna get a pair done when I figure out what I want on em
 
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by bamatt
If you really wanna spend some moolah on some Chucks clickie here. I am gonna get a pair done when I figure out what I want on em
Some of those are really cool! But Night Elf chucks? Booooo! Horde shoes would be way cooler.

I wear a pair of low top chucks a lot, they're a dusty pink with brown soles. Love 'em!
 
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 06:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Minyuette
Some of those are really cool! But Night Elf chucks? Booooo! Horde shoes would be way cooler.

I wear a pair of low top chucks a lot, they're a dusty pink with brown soles. Love 'em!
You can get them to put anything you want on there. The ones in the gallery are just examples of what they can do & have done in the past
 
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Scoopmama
Great. Now I know who to blame when my husband files for divorce.

Boy is that fun! I designed shoes that matched my car inside and out, and personalized them with her name!!! Now if I can only convince myself that spending 60 bucks plus shipping is a good thing . . .
of course it is... That's why separate checking accounts exist
 
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 07:40 AM
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These...

I do not understand how folks can drive in Crocs, or women driving in solid sole shoes or platform type shoes - I just *need* that pedal feel!

Here are my current favorites:


New Balance 790. Fits my relatively average size 10.5 feet, thin enough sole to feel the pedals, no unnecessary width to hang up between them. Not super supportive, more of a track shoe. Search on New Balance 790, there are tons of color combinations. Puma has some similar models too.

Chcks are looking good, tho, heading to the Configutaror...
 
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 04:52 PM
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I wear PILOTI both driving/non-driving. The most comfortable shoes ever.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 05:37 PM
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I wear a pair of onitsuka tigers, in the tai chi model. It's the thinest most comfortable shoe I have ever owned. You can forget you even have shoes on. They are awsome.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 07:29 PM
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Heelies. I got a pair (size 12) like a year ago to wear at college to get to class faster

That kinda got old

now i wear them every once in awhile. They are still fun
 
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by the_miniscule
converse chuck taylors
+1.....million

Originally Posted by rlnewby
Converse has there own configrator

I just designed and ordered there to match Roland.

http://www.converse.com/index.asp?mo...ow0708&csid=85
As if I needed an excuse to buy more Chucks. I think I'm up to about 15 pairs. I've even got a pair to go with my suit. Admittedly it's a three piece brown corduroy suit I procured from the Salvation Army that's three sizes too big, but still...

Originally Posted by Scoopmama
Great. Now I know who to blame when my husband files for divorce.

Boy is that fun! I designed shoes that matched my car inside and out, and personalized them with her name!!! Now if I can only convince myself that spending 60 bucks plus shipping is a good thing . . .
Only $60? Just think of it as another option for the MINI. And how many options did MINI offer that were only $60? Just think how much they'd charge to upgrade your Chucks to leather.

Originally Posted by bamatt
If you really wanna spend some moolah on some Chucks clickie here. I am gonna get a pair done when I figure out what I want on em
Those were pretty sly, but man they're pricey! I haven't paid that much for a pair of shoes since sixth grade when I conned my mom into getting me a pair of Nike Air Force 180s (one of the ones you could pump up) even though I spent 190% of my free time sitting at the computer and never once played basketball in then (not even computer basketball). All you really'd need would be a vaguely artistic friend and some paint pens.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2007 | 04:30 AM
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These. I actually just had my third pair bought, I'm having them shipped to Tokyo now since my current ones are worn. If you have any shoe size bigger than 10 or 11, you will never find them in Japan. Mine are size 12. They are phenominal walking shoes, and are very comfortable. The down side is that the tread is worn or the seams rip after about a year. Not bad though. By then they need to be replaced anyway, it's hard to keep white white. Though clorox wipes keep em nice longer.

These shoes work very well for driving once broken in. I can't drive with any other pair. Those who heel-toe will understand.

btw, how can you drive effectively bare foot? Then again, I could never revert to my pre heel-toe style.
 

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Old Oct 16, 2007 | 11:06 PM
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Van's Cuukka
Coverse Chuck's
 
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Old Oct 16, 2007 | 11:24 PM
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if your feet can manage to fit in these, then i HIGHLY recommend the onitsuka tiger brand.

its narrow and crazy light. heel-toe is a cinch to do with these shoes. i believe they are more narrow than chucks.

i got the mexico 66 model. i like brown thats why hehe :D
 
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Old Oct 17, 2007 | 03:19 AM
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Originally Posted by nammerz
if your feet can manage to fit in these, then i HIGHLY recommend the onitsuka tiger brand.

its narrow and crazy light. heel-toe is a cinch to do with these shoes. i believe they are more narrow than chucks.

i got the mexico 66 model. i like brown thats why hehe :D
I'll try to head to the tokyo location and check them out, though I wont find my size.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 04:35 PM
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WOW I just got an email from Vans saying that my customized shoes are shipping today. When I ordered they said it would be 6-7 weeks but it only took them 2-1/2
 
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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by bamatt
WOW I just got an email from Vans saying that my customized shoes are shipping today. When I ordered they said it would be 6-7 weeks but it only took them 2-1/2
I wish I had that kind of luck w/ my ordered MINI!
 
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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 12:49 PM
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love my chucks (low-top) or vans (classic tie)
 
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