Suggestions for a good driving/bumming around shoe?

[jaball77]

The new Asics sneakers I got are way too chunky to drive the Miata in any kind of coordinated manner, so I'm looking for something low and thin soled for autocrossing and for general bumming around... Anyone tried Piloti shoes?

[jblaine]

I've had 2 pair of Pilotis. One pair still in service. I won't be buying another pair. IMO, "driving" shoes are overrated (and usually overpriced).

http://www.kickflop.net/temp/converse-shoes.jpg

[jaball77]

I've had 2 pair of Pilotis. One pair still in service. I won't be buying another pair. IMO, "driving" shoes are overrated (and usually overpriced).

Yeah, I tried some Puma something-Cats and some Adidas Gazelles, and neither one fit my goofy feet. The guys at Champs in Brandon are getting tired of me, I think...

I have a $25 gift cert to Amazon, and they carry Piloti, so I thought maybe I'd give 'em a shot.

How do they run size-wise compared to other brands?

[710-Ryan]

I have the low top puma classics. They work well as driving shoes. I just bought the new asics as well and they are no good for driving for sure. Piloti shoes are very expensive. I would suggest the adidas or the puma's driving shoes.

[ZenkiS14_Drifter]

how about those Adidas Goodyear shoes? or are those the gazelles?

[Leonard]

I've had 2 pair of Pilotis. One pair still in service. I won't be buying another pair. IMO, "driving" shoes are overrated (and usually overpriced).



Shit... with as much room as you have around the pedals in that Subie, you could wear clown shoes and still have plenty of room....

[Mars_302]

I like my desiel lawndales. They are light, breath well and arent fat sole.

[jaball77]

how about those Adidas Goodyear shoes? or are those the gazelles?

No, the Gazelles look like an indoor soccer shoe... Adidas sizing doesn't agree with my feet. 11's are too small, and 11.5's are too big!

I saw the Goodyears but I couldn't bring myself to try them on, haha. I think I'd just feel goofy wearing them. Maybe if they were Kumho or Hoosier shoes. :)

[mofugga]

Shit... with as much room as you have around the pedals in that Subie, you could wear clown shoes and still have plenty of room....
stop knocking the subie's :evil:


jaball, check out the puma speedcat's

[jaball77]

stop knocking the subie's :evil:


jaball, check out the puma speedcat's

I did. The soles are just too narrow. My foot hung over the edge.

Plus they looked kinda goofy. Big tall fat guy wearing these little pointy shoes, heh.

[ZenkiS14_Drifter]

No, the Gazelles look like an indoor soccer shoe... Adidas sizing doesn't agree with my feet. 11's are too small, and 11.5's are too big!

I saw the Goodyears but I couldn't bring myself to try them on, haha. I think I'd just feel goofy wearing them. Maybe if they were Kumho or Hoosier shoes. :)


My buddy has them and loves them. they do look goofy and say Goodyear, but the Goodyear could always be taken off and replaced...hahaha

[Jordan Y.]

I've always driven best with bare feet. Can't stand wearing shoes when driving fast, I have no feel of the pedals and the sole always slips off the brake pedal when I heel-toe, and I having my foot stuck in a shoe keeps me from pivoting it easily to heel-toe.

Hmm, that's an interesting point. Is there some rule against autocrossing barefoot/ with sandals stashed under my seat, like I usually drive?

[mofugga]

I've always driven best with bare feet. Can't stand wearing shoes when driving fast, I have no feel of the pedals and the sole always slips off the brake pedal when I heel-toe, and I having my foot stuck in a shoe keeps me from pivoting it easily to heel-toe.

Hmm, that's an interesting point. Is there some rule against autocrossing barefoot/ with sandals stashed under my seat, like I usually drive?
yes, everything loose inside the car must be removed so it doesn't get wedged under the gas/brake pedal.

[chi town brat]

My chucks have been geat this season, thin sole better feel

[jaball77]

My chucks have been geat this season, thin sole better feel

Sorry. Here at JBall Racing, we have a strict "No Chucks" policy. :P

Maybe I'll try those Goodyears on when I return these other Adidas, heh.

[PseudoRealityX]

I've been using Saucony Jazz's for the past 3 years. Most comfortable shoe I've ever had, sole isn't stiff, so there's good feel, and they're extremely light and breatheable, especially if you get the mesh ones.

[PseudoRealityX]

I've always driven best with bare feet. Can't stand wearing shoes when driving fast, I have no feel of the pedals and the sole always slips off the brake pedal when I heel-toe, and I having my foot stuck in a shoe keeps me from pivoting it easily to heel-toe.

Hmm, that's an interesting point. Is there some rule against autocrossing barefoot/ with sandals stashed under my seat, like I usually drive?

Yes, shoes, and CLOSED TOED shoes must be worn while driving as a saftey measure.

I *HATE* driving barefoot.

[w0rd]

\\\Vans - There is no substitute.
Except the fake ones sold at Wal-mart for $2.95

http://www.zappos.com/images/V/Vans5/12487-p.jpg

[PseudoRealityX]

\\\Vans - There is no substitute.
Except the fake ones sold at Wal-mart for $2.95

http://www.zappos.com/images/V/Vans5/12487-p.jpg

I dunno....they look an awful lot like Chucks! ;)

[ZenkiS14_Drifter]

my DC;s have served me well, being that ive had them for almost 2 years and there is no sole left.

[Leonard]

stop knocking the subie's :evil:


jaball, check out the puma speedcat's

sorry... I'll retract my statement and replace it with this:

Shit... with as much room as you have around the pedals in most production vehicles (including yours), you could wear clown shoes and still have plenty of room.... :-P

[Mars_302]

http://www.journeys.com/catalog_detail.aspx?ID=29134&sessionid=1312bquhbklxla45kvayj22q&celebros=diesel%20lawndale&

mine

http://www.journeys.com/images/products/1_29134_FS.jpg

[AScoda]

I'll throw up a second thumbs up for the Chuck Taylor's. Maybe someone else reading this doesn't have a "no Chucks" policy.

The are super lightweight, with a thin straight-sided sole. Nothing to snag on a pedal edge.

[chi town brat]

I'll throw up a second thumbs up for the Chuck Taylor's. Maybe someone else reading this doesn't have a "no Chucks" policy.

The are super lightweight, with a thin straight-sided sole. Nothing to snag on a pedal edge.

:lol: :bigthumb: ;)

[jaball77]

I tried on those Adidas "Racer" shoes and they were just too narrow.

I ended up with a pair of Puma "The Suede"s in black.

http://www.olympiasports.net/graphics/product_images/p157281reg.jpg

[Jordan Y.]

Yes, shoes, and CLOSED TOED shoes must be worn while driving as a saftey measure.

I *HATE* driving barefoot.
Bah, I question the safety argument, while knowing that it doesn't matter since it's their ball, bat, field, and rules.



How much do the Chuck Taylor shoes typically run?

[The Kyle]

piloti

[AScoda]

About 40 buck for your average Chuck.

Dig me, I'm a freakin' poet, and didn't know it.:)

[jblaine]

Late reply: The Pilotis run pretty standard size-wise. I bought my usual size and they fit fine.

[jblaine]

Also, I've been really curious about these (with some grinding down done to the bigger parts of the sole):

http://www.zappos.com/n/es/d/722063231/page/1.html

I saw a dude in a store yesterday with them on and asked him how he liked them. "The only thing I wear. 3rd pair. Best."

IMO, FL is way too hot to be tromping around in leather/suede shoes of any sort. It's either got to be vented HEAVILY, canvas, or sandals for me.