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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 12:50 AM
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My main driving shoes are Nike SB classics.

The rest of my shoes (skating shoes, dress shoes, boots), I can't get my clutch and gas foot to work together.

Close up, but they are red.

EDIT: I just found a picture of them
 
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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 02:08 AM
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nike

Your favorite NON-DRIVING driving shoes-humara.jpg
the style above is Humara, casual nike shoe, very comfortable (I bought 3 pairs in different colors, pretty unique nike style)

Your favorite NON-DRIVING driving shoes-soaker2.jpg
great shoe for when I wash the car, great material, its designed to handle h2o, nike has this shoe on their web site and they actually are on clearance for about $30 less than I paid. the style is called Soaker
 
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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 02:17 AM
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I drive in Nike Dunks. However/ my favorite non-driving shoes would be any of my Puma's.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by bamatt
I don't really have just one favorite pair but I am a girl so that's allowed I really don't worry about what shoes i wear when I drive. In the summer I love strappy sandals & Converse... in the winter I am all into boots & clogs
Do you have an automatic or manual transmission? I don't like clutching in sandals or clogs...or anything with a heel!

I wear these to drive regardless of what I'm wearing. I just keep them in my Mini and change shoes before getting out.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 09:19 AM
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Most skateboarding shoes work well for driving shoes since the soles give you great pedal feel. The Vans and Converse already mentioned are my favorite.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Jurrell
Nice pic!
 
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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 10:33 AM
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An old pair of Timberland Topsiders, so old you can see through the sole, good pedal feel. Chucks are nice, but mine are a size too big, so I nearly kill myself when driving with those
 
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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 10:34 AM
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Only somewhat on-topic, but for those of you with manual transmissions, do you find that it takes you a few shifts to "adjust" when switching from one type of footwear to another?

When I go from my flightline boots to dress shoes or tennis shoes, it always takes me a little while to get the right feel for the clutch again.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 12:49 PM
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These are my current everyday shoes. http://www.zappos.com/n/p/p/7327678/c/104725.html
They are a driving shoe, and now that I see the custom chucks I may need to get a pair that match Spitfire. Once that occurs I will keep the Adidas in the car permanently.

However as a man that wears the occasional 2 inch platform when going to clubs. I do own a manual and the pedals are not nearly as tight as the old Beetle I used to drive with the same boots.

Docs with a regular sole are also good for driving in.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 01:12 PM
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On the couple of rare occasions I've tried to drive barefoot instead of with my Chucks I've almost wrecked because the pedals/clutch feel so much different.

I might have to get a pair just for the car soon. The sole on my work pair of Chucks has separated in the middle and it likes to get wedged under the pedals. Not fun!
 
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 02:42 PM
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I'm crackin' up here...guys (well, mostly) talking about, and posting pix of....shoes.

We do that in the EO thread too...isn't it fun?
 
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by kgdblu
I'm crackin' up here...guys (well, mostly) talking about, and posting pix of....shoes.

We do that in the EO thread too...isn't it fun?
I think I might actually have more shoes than my girlfriend, though they're all the same kind (Converse All-Star Hightops) just different colors (red, orange, yellow, light green, dark green, blue, blue, purple, black, black, brown, white, beige, silver) so I don't think it really counts.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 06:14 PM
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Adidas Gazelles are great for driving. I have 6 pair.....
 
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 06:27 PM
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Merrell Stretch Chameleon's
 
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 08:18 PM
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i've really been liking these Lakais lately:

 

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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 06:33 PM
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Just got 'em Friday:



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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 06:52 PM
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New Balance 997
 
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 06:22 PM
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COUPON COUPON

If anybody is interested, I just got an email with some good coupon codes from Vans

for 25% off on a custom pair the code is THXCUSTOMS07

for 25% off on a regular pair the code is THXINSTOCK07

Plus you get free shipping!!!

The coupons are only good Thanksgiving Day from 12AM until 11:59PM
 
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 06:56 AM
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^^^^ BUMP to be sure you guys see the coupon code
 
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 07:01 AM
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Nike running shoes
 
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 07:08 AM
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Another vote for Keens FTW.

But I have an auto... so I don't need no stinkin clutches.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 07:15 AM
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BAREFOOT BABY!!!! Feel the pedal!
 
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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 08:09 AM
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go to VAN'S.COM you can custumize kicks the way you want. Or go directly to shop in Vencie area. Also, many Van's dealers pull in local artists, to custom paint on white canvas van's.

custom chukka's w/ aztec design

Orale, Represent your Neighborhood, ese vato loco.
Firme shoes a.

Represent Los Scandelous
 

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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by MRmidge
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.
I used to wear these (not tai chi but other model tigers) exclusively after I wore a pair of Keens on a J3 Cub flight. I kept stepping all over the rudder cables. From then on I wore tigers flying. When I got into driving MT cars I started wearing pilotis which work great for flying too...

Originally Posted by Drillslinger
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

I also like the luxe model with the low-top leather uppers. I think they're called Strada.

Originally Posted by minirab
I wear PILOTI both driving/non-driving. The most comfortable shoes ever.
Maybe not the most comfortable but if you need to use your feet for something other than standing/walking, they are the best.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 06:42 AM
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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
Oh, I am so doing this! At least I can wear my shoes while I wait for my mini to get here!! Next thing you know, we will be posting how we configured our converse shoes following the way we configured our coopers!
 
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