R50/53 Driving shoes as daily shoes
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Driving shoes as daily shoes
Hey everyone,
I know this is kinda OT, but I'll ask my question and you can send it aside if you like. I own some pilotis and I wear them to drive my MINI all the time, its the only shoe. I've been wearing them in, and they are getting pretty comfortable. But I'm afraid I am going to wear them out quickly if I wear them as my normal, everyday shoe? I'm wearing them right now at work, and they feel great! I am just kinda worried that they will wear out superfast.
Medic
I know this is kinda OT, but I'll ask my question and you can send it aside if you like. I own some pilotis and I wear them to drive my MINI all the time, its the only shoe. I've been wearing them in, and they are getting pretty comfortable. But I'm afraid I am going to wear them out quickly if I wear them as my normal, everyday shoe? I'm wearing them right now at work, and they feel great! I am just kinda worried that they will wear out superfast.
Medic
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Now if your hiking, then get some good boots but for walking around the office
I have found if you have some comfortable clothes, no matter what they may be, BUY TWO. You may not be able to find it again and ... once you've just about got them broken in ... no matter what ... the wife will think they are ratty and throw them out So hide them
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My Piloti Spyders ARE my daily shoe As a matter of fact, they replaced a pair of Oakley driving shoes that had NO support at all. The Piloti's give (me) good arch support and cushion well. I've been wearing them everyday since mid-august and they're showing a bit of wear on the soles, but no more than I would have expected
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The less expensive Pilotis are dual-purpose driving/casual shoes that are fine for everyday wear, and they will stand up to a lot more use and abuse than dedicated racing shoes. They have thicker soles than the single purpose fire resistant racing shoes (although some of the driving/casual Pilotis are fire resistant too). I have both the Piloti Spyders and some G-Force thin sole nomex lined racing shoes. I never wear the racing shoes unless I'm.........racing. They just wouldn't last more than a few weeks at most.
-Keith
-Keith
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I have been wearing Piloti monco's for everyday wear with no issues and they are 2 years old. I chose them as my SEMA shoes last year as that is the most walking and standing around I will ever do ! I have a pair of Piloti DTM's as well and wore them for one 14 hr work day awhile ago and they were very comfortable but they are brand new so I do not know about long term wear. Can't go wrong with Piloti in my opinion and they are very reasonably priced.
Randy
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Randy
M7 Tuning
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yup, the tuscanies, I've got them too, they are quite comfy, not as comfy as my running shoes (which have better support/cushioning) but fine for office wear. . .
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I posted about my Piloti Spyders over two years ago
http://www.littlemini.us/technical/d...hoes/index.asp
Initially wore them only while driving--always taking them off when I had to get out of the car--but over time I got lazy and just started wearing them everywhere I went. I've even found myself detailing customers cars in them--when I forgot to bring a spare pair of shoes.
The soles are showing wear--the tread pattern is smooth on the ball of my foot. I'm getting ready to buy another pair in probably 6 months. They are definitely more comfortable than a lot of shoes I wear. I like how I can slip them on, and just cinch them tight.
http://www.littlemini.us/technical/d...hoes/index.asp
Initially wore them only while driving--always taking them off when I had to get out of the car--but over time I got lazy and just started wearing them everywhere I went. I've even found myself detailing customers cars in them--when I forgot to bring a spare pair of shoes.
The soles are showing wear--the tread pattern is smooth on the ball of my foot. I'm getting ready to buy another pair in probably 6 months. They are definitely more comfortable than a lot of shoes I wear. I like how I can slip them on, and just cinch them tight.
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not to pull this thread even more ot but I'm torn between the spyders and the prototipo's along with the other piloti's on this site...
I'm more or less looking for a shoe that would be best for driving. If I have to change them when i get out of the car I could care less I just want the best pedal feel possible.
http://www.piloti.com/products/product_list.aspx
I'm more or less looking for a shoe that would be best for driving. If I have to change them when i get out of the car I could care less I just want the best pedal feel possible.
http://www.piloti.com/products/product_list.aspx
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Hey everyone,
I know this is kinda OT, but I'll ask my question and you can send it aside if you like. I own some pilotis and I wear them to drive my MINI all the time, its the only shoe. I've been wearing them in, and they are getting pretty comfortable. But I'm afraid I am going to wear them out quickly if I wear them as my normal, everyday shoe? I'm wearing them right now at work, and they feel great! I am just kinda worried that they will wear out superfast.
Medic
I know this is kinda OT, but I'll ask my question and you can send it aside if you like. I own some pilotis and I wear them to drive my MINI all the time, its the only shoe. I've been wearing them in, and they are getting pretty comfortable. But I'm afraid I am going to wear them out quickly if I wear them as my normal, everyday shoe? I'm wearing them right now at work, and they feel great! I am just kinda worried that they will wear out superfast.
Medic
tons of complements from people. hey, it's a good excuse to
wear them out and get another new pair in a few months.
yes, these are extremely comfy shoes, that's for sure.
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If you get two pairs for daily use, don't just stick one pair in the bottom of a closet until you wear the first one out. Alternate between the two pairs everyday. This gives each pair a day to dry out between wear, thus keeping the padding like new. For the same reason, always wear clean, dry socks, hopefully made out of a moisture-wicking material.
I've followed this procedure as long as my feet have been 8.5s (about 10 years) and have yet to wear out a pair of shoes.
I've followed this procedure as long as my feet have been 8.5s (about 10 years) and have yet to wear out a pair of shoes.
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