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Nov 23, 2010 21:06:25 GMT
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Hi! This might be an odd request - but what are goode shoes for driving? I never bother with anything but Chucks so far - and found them good for driving; thin, flexible sole, good feel for the pedals. But - since it is winter and my god old Chucks are rather shot - I'm looking for something to replace them. But - what? I no next to nothing about shoes ;D What I 'need': good feel for the pedals, support for the anckles (no much, but a bit at least) - and they shouldn' look like purpose-build, racey race-shoes in vivid colurs; brown or black without stripes would be good. Hope you guys have some advice - it's a very important piece of cloting for a die hard motorist ;D Thanks! Cheers, Jan PS: I'm not sure wheter I should post some pics of said Chucks or not... ;D Have a Hako instead....  |
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Nov 23, 2010 21:09:39 GMT
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I personally find worn in skate shoes give good feel and generally are great for driving. Might just be 'cos I've not really worn any other footwear when driving though?
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Seth
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Nov 23, 2010 21:14:21 GMT
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I used to wear steel cap DM engineer boots all the time.
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Nov 23, 2010 21:14:31 GMT
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I like wearing my Dunlop Green Flash for driving, about 14 quid online  - so easy to replace if they get messed up. Something with a thin, flexible sole is best though |
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Nov 23, 2010 21:15:35 GMT
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I like to just wear an old pair of trainers, but I also find Airwalks pretty comfy.
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Nov 23, 2010 21:18:00 GMT
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I think i paid ÂŁ29 for my Puma Drift Cats, and they are perfect driving shoes.  |
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Lex
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Nov 23, 2010 21:20:44 GMT
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I personally find worn in skate shoes give good feel and generally are great for driving. Might just be 'cos I've not really worn any other footwear when driving though? x2 for worn in skate shoes! I only wear skate shoes anyway, so its natural I would only drive in them. Super comfy and fine for long distance. |
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Nov 23, 2010 21:22:37 GMT
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Dom
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Nov 23, 2010 21:23:26 GMT
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In converses they kinda wrap round the pedal, it's like being barefoot. I don't like driving in my steelcap boots though, they get stuck above the pedals.  I'm probably most comfortable in my clarks-style leather shoes. Grippy and solid enough for my titchy non-rubbered pedals but loose enough to move. A mate of mine nearly went to his driving test in flipflops.  |
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Nov 23, 2010 21:26:43 GMT
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You can't go far wrong with a pair of Vans - I should know - I've got nearly 30 pairs and rarely wear anything else!
Dale
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Davenger
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Good shoes for drivingDavenger
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Nov 23, 2010 21:31:20 GMT
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You can't go far wrong with a pair of Vans - I should know - I've got nearly 30 pairs and rarely wear anything else! Dale Retro Rides resident Imelda Marcos ;D Another vote for Converse/Vans |
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Good shoes for drivingBenzBoy
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Nov 23, 2010 21:31:29 GMT
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I find Chucks to be great for driving in. Like you say, thin sole gives a nice feel of the pedals, and they are flexible. When I'd just passed my test, I couldn't drive in anything heavy-soled. Now I drive in anything although I prefer lighter footwear. For the classic driving shoe, look no further than the JP Tod "Gommini" - designed with driving in mind, and perfectly at home on the feet of the gentleman taking his ladyfriend on a weekend soujourn in the mountains. A weekend bag in the boot of the Alfa Romeo Spider, jumper slung casually over the shoulders, leather driving gloves to give purchase on the wooden steering wheel whilst navigating the snaking roads, girl with headscarf and big sunglasses enjoying the crisp air and breathtaking views.... Ciao bella!    ;D |
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Nov 23, 2010 21:32:38 GMT
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shoe thread alert!
I wear everything and anything for driving. Doesn't make much difference TBH. Only shoes I find are a problem are winkle pickers if they get caught behind any dash parts or brothel kreepers because they are so rigid on the sole they give no feel at all. If I'm out in them and driving I drive in something else and change my shoes when I get there.
I drive barefoot when its warm anyway.
Converse, Vans, fakes of the above brands, all good. But then Doc Martens are fine to drive in.
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Nov 23, 2010 21:35:44 GMT
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...and next - driving gloves  I've never even thought about it.....whatever I've got on my feet I drive in. Rigger boots, trainers, walking shoes, flip flops, wellies...... Do you guys actually consider footwear to drive in? Blimey. |
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Nov 23, 2010 21:37:41 GMT
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shoe thread alert! I drive barefoot when its warm anyway. apparantly, thats illegal  i wear boots most of the time, but i had a move a saxo last week and there wasnt room for my boots in the footwell |
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Nov 23, 2010 21:40:25 GMT
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I bought some absolutely terrible Clark's deck shoes when I was learning, but as I felt the feel from the pedals really helped me drive I guess I overlooked the fashion element  Nowadays I can drive in anything but I still prefer thin-soled shoes/trainers because of the increased feel. |
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Nov 23, 2010 21:44:45 GMT
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Not boots - size 11 = three pedals at once.
Converse will one day rule the world. Specially as I get discount. ;D
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Nov 23, 2010 21:50:19 GMT
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I wear these  GR8 4 DRFTN!!!11!! |
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Nov 23, 2010 21:51:12 GMT
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I like to run naked in the woods
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1937 Austin Street Rod - 1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1976 Rover V8 - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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Nov 23, 2010 21:51:51 GMT
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any skate shoes... Once worn in... if they are new they feel curse word...
That or my oldskool nikes they feel realy nice.
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- so easy to replace if they get messed up. 
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