I have been trying to find some driving shoes for my EEE-width feet for months but nothing was working. I tried the Adidas Adi Racers, some Pumas and one pair of Pilotis. All were so narrow it was like they were made for a Geisha. But then I found this new style on the Piloti site:



The design looked wider than the other shoes and the lacing system looked more forgiving. A quick call to Piloti confirmed they were designed for up to EE width. So I bought 1/2 size larger than needed to get a little extra width and I'm in business. They're kind of like clogs, so the heels slip when you walk. But in the MINI the heels are great for pivoting your feet and the feedback from the pedals is great too.

Just sharing for all you wide-footed people out there!

 

Nice shoes MB! I have wide feet (though not EEE's!) and have found some driving shoes a pain to fit. Puma's have been one of the best for me. Here is a pic of the shoes on the way to me now, just in time to get some use at a Phil Wicks weekend

 

Thanks Jack! I'm a fellow "clubfoot"... though I'm pretty darn happy motoring in my Keens... (and with the grannymatic, the footwork is a little less exacting...)

But I may have to try a pair. Looking forward to your "long term" review.

 

Well I'm lucky to have plain old D widths but I can say I really like the Puma Speed Cats. They have a very euro fit and remind me of my cycling shoes-and they add to the driving fun. I have also checked out Simpson racing products site-they have some nice looking shoes and as they are an american company I wonder if they offer wider widths?

 

I've been thinking about some Pilotis. I really like the 2 pair of Puma Numostro that I have - one is navy/yellow and the other brown/orange. Great look, easy to put on (go velcro), perfect for driving.

I tried the pair that Trinity shows above. I have regular width feet, but they were way too narrow. Disappointing because they look very nice.

 

Has anyone else noticed tha Puma offers a large variety of driving shoes? i guess the association with Ferrari has really influenced their product line.

 

I don't usually buy driving shoes but on checking out the Piloti web site it looks like there shoes there that I would want to own.

Being not too fond of the 'clog' design for walking I notice there are others that look like they would work well for both driving and walking.

You folks who are used to wearing driving shoes, do you have suggestions as to how and when to use them? Should they be restricted to strictly driving? Are those soles excellent for driving but wear badly when used for walking?

Here's one of the Piloti shoes I was looking at (higher back):

http://www.piloti.com/products/produ...rod_sku=PR13-1

 

I actually have two pair of Puma Speed Cats, black to match my Coupe, and off white to match the MINI...


I wear these often just walking around, scooting and driving the coupe




These I bought in Spain, with black stripes instead of the blue in the picture, and since they are hard to keep clean, I wear them for special MINI events. Both pair work well for heel and toe shifting and are comfortable for a day of playing with cars...


But I think I'd like these... Inflections with the BMW F1 logos... cool stuff!

 

I have been using Piloti's for about 8 years. Love em! 3 years ago I developed cancer and gave up driving competivley. I used them as everyday driving shoes and they are fantastic. They are also great for walking. I'm on my 3rd pair in over 8 years and I just bought them. I have the DTM Monacos. Great shoes.

 

The Puma's are suede and the upper meets the sole at the ground so if you wear them on rough concrete or on a rainy day you probably will mess up the suede. I nikwaxed mine to make them repell water as it is often damp in eastern NC. I love to drive in them and they are comfortable to walk in-like a old school running shoe. The Piloti's seem to have more sole on the sides to protect the uppers.

 

i have this... and its the best shoes i ever bought in my life!

 

My puma numostros are great for driving and walking around. I wore them almost exclusively on a 20-day trip to Europe last fall. Walked all over the place. Very comfortable. I have a suede pair and a leather pair. The leather ones are more durable and deal better with wet conditions.

I like them for driving because they have a snug fit and are very light.

 

Funny how this started out being about EEE width driving shoes, and it rapidly degenerated into a general driving shoe thread...

 

Yea, I guess no one else has dogs that wide.

 

I have dogs that wide, but I didn't have any other suggestions until today. My shoe size is 10.5 EEE (on the wide side of that), with a very high instep. I have been looking for driving shoes for about five years with zero luck. Piloti refuses to answer any emails I send.

I tried the Piloti Strasse you mentioned (thanks for the lead) and even at a size 11, they pinched my feet - and also slid off the heel too easily.

But I just found a shoe that will serve the purpose. It's not perfect, and it certainly isn't designed as a racing shoe... No Piloti or Puma sleek style. But despite looking like a clunky thick-soled walker in the pictures, it is actually extremely light, with a flexible sole that lets you feel the pedals.

The model is the Clarke's Un.king (http://clarks.zappos.com/n/p/dp/30407208/c/3093.html) and it comes in a Wide. That wide is enough to comfortably fit my EEE foot with no pinching whatsoever. I know that when you look at the pictures online you will grimace and say that this is useless for driving, but you have to try it on at a store. It's light, breathable, laces snugly but has a lot of give in the upper for a variety of feet. And as I said, the sole feels nothing like it looks. The back doesn't have a true roll-back, but there is a hint of a gentle curve that lets you rest on the heel without feeling a sharp edge biting into the back of your foot.

It's the best I've been able to find (and it works just fine as a general all-around walker when you get out of the car). Expensive, but we of the bigfoot leadfoot tribe can't be too choosy.

Try to find a Clarke's retailer near you and try it on. You'll be surprised.