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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 07:02 AM
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There is a story in the Bergen Record (Bergen County, NJ.), front page of business section. Talks about the "next big thing," driving shoes. "shoemakers and sellers see the driving shoe as a perfect fit to meet growing demand for casual shoes that can pass as semi-dressy shoes." There is a photo of the MINI Motion $150.00 pair. Get em while they're hot.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 09:38 PM
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I did get a pair of thin soled driving shoes... helps finding the pedal edges for heel and toe. Much better than a pair of dress shoes. Easier on the door panels even when I try to ease out of the car, at times k nick the door skins.

won't go back to hard soles in my MINI
 
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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 09:49 PM
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Piloti driving shoes are great!

http://www.piloti.com
 
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Old Feb 7, 2004 | 07:35 AM
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>>Piloti driving shoes are great!
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>>http://www.piloti.com

Those look great and the price is much more reasonable. Thanks for the info. :smile:
 
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Old Feb 7, 2004 | 10:03 AM
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I've got a pair of these for my driving shoes and I love them. (see link) They have a rather thin sole but still allow a lot of feeling for the pedals. The sole has a fairly modest design and it doesn't "grab" the pedals like some others do.

http://www.teva.com/products.asp?d=1...6796&NAV=6
 
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Old Feb 7, 2004 | 10:58 AM
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I have the Piloti "Monaco" style shoes. Very comfy and definitely "MINI" styling!


 
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Old Feb 7, 2004 | 02:43 PM
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Birkenstaocks make excellent driving shoes.
Extremely comfortable, thin soled, and make for very easy for heel toe-ing.

 
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Old Feb 9, 2004 | 04:09 PM
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I've been loving these for driving shoes. The soles look like performance tires...


http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/ima...SIN=B0000A8CWA

 
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