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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 12:39 PM
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Driving shoes...

lets see em.

A pair of mine...

 
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 12:53 PM
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I have like 4 pairs of supercats, all good driving shoes.

There is plenty of space in the mini's footwell though. In my other car, I can't wear really wide shoes as the accelerator rests against the carpet of the transmission tunnel.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 02:42 PM
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I don't have any yet, but I really want the Onitsuka Tiger JCW shoes... if those count as driving shoes.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 04:56 PM
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I dont have pair of "driving" shows but I do wear a pair Adidas Samba Moderns when ever I drive the MINI. Nice thin sole and very comfy.

Samba Modern
 
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 06:01 PM
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Puma Speedcats. Love 'em. I also have a pair of Piloti's, but they blow - they're HUGE and bulky, not very flexible, no feel, etc. How anybody could call them driving shoes is beyond me. But the Speedcats are perfect - light, thin-soled, great pedal feel, not bulky.. important when you wear 13's. :0

 
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by KevinC
Puma Speedcats. Love 'em. I also have a pair of Piloti's, but they blow - they're HUGE and bulky, not very flexible, no feel, etc. How anybody could call them driving shoes is beyond me. But the Speedcats are perfect - light, thin-soled, great pedal feel, not bulky.. important when you wear 13's. :0

Those are superb! Great colors.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 06:43 PM
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I had some Pilotis and they were fine. Looking for a good pair of driving shoes for the spring though. My Chucks aren't too bad at the moment.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by STi2Mini
I had some Pilotis and they were fine..
Quite possible it was my particular model that was so bulky, and when you combine that with massive feet and a small footwell (in my other car, the Mini's is huge), it's not a good recipe. Love the look, just not the functionality.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 07:37 PM
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I have both and though the Pumas might have more pedal feel I can not stand in them for more then about 10 to 15 minutes before my backs starts hurting. They are definitely not for walking what so ever. The Pilotis on the other hand a great for the might not have as much pedal feel but it is not like driving with boots on(which I do everyday). I got them right before MTTS and they were great for all the walking I did during that and are just great shoes. But everyone is going to like what they like.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 07:41 PM
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I have been wearing some water sport shoes from Merrill that have a tightly trimmed, thin, sole for good feel, and just enough padding to make walking an auto-x course no problem. The edges and the heel are all slightly rounded and work well for "heel 'n toe".
 
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 07:55 PM
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For those wanting to be like Steve Mcqueen.
http://www.saferacer.com/hunziker-co...productid=2222
 
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 07:56 PM
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Piloti Prototipos
 
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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 04:57 AM
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I bet these don't come in sizes like 15-17 do they?
 
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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 05:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Porthos
For those wanting to be like Steve Mcqueen.
http://www.saferacer.com/hunziker-co...productid=2222
I like the Hunzikers, griots has some other colors... might get the red ones, never owned a pair of red shoes before.

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...iving+shoes.do
 
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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 06:15 PM
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Asics running spikes.



 
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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 06:53 PM
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I don't have specific "driving shoes". I generally wear whatever I'm wearing to work, which are usually Merrell or Keen. I have an old pair of Merrells that I prefer for driving (so old I can't find a picture), followed by my Chucks. When I take the car to the track, I use the Chucks.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 07:10 PM
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North Country Driving Shoes. We call them boots around here.

 
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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 07:49 PM
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My hoorah boots

We call them combat boots around here.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 08:25 PM
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My hoorah boots

We call them combat boots around here.
Porthos...How on earth do you "Spit Shine" those??!!

Ps. my usual driving shoe is what I'm going to work in...mostly Keens, one pair of Merrell's left...they hurt my Feet after trying to wear them for a Day!!
 
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 04:28 AM
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They are suede the military is moving away from polishing boots to save time. My other boots that I have to shine I hate wearing them because they are a big PITA.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 07:32 AM
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My new Pumas.

or my new running shoes.

But for Mon-Fri, nothing but office-approrpiate pumps in a variety of exciting colors like black, navy, or brown.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 02:25 PM
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I've got a pair of Addidas and a pair of pink lo-top Chucks.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 02:36 PM
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So thats two for Adidas!!
 
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 02:42 PM
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Piloti SV. Three pair in various conditions.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 09:01 AM
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I prefer driving in my Varvatos Converse Chuck Taylors in old-school camo, complete with crazy eyelets with shock-corded laces!



I also have a pair of high-top gray PF Flyers (very similar to Chuck Taylors) if I wanna be more color-coordinated.
 
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