Driving shoe recommendations?
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TIL that there are people who have special shoes when they drive a car
I wouldn't call it life-changing, but driving a manual with thin, flat soles makes a noticeable difference. Driving in my hiking boots feels like trying to use a game controller with thick ski gloves on.
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What driving shoes do you recommend?
I love my Simpson racing boots, but they don't match my street clothes, and they're a bit much for short trips. Same deal with my OMP boots. All of my other shoes lack the rounded heel and tend to catch on the floor and lack the smooth roll off for fine controll. Solid black leather would be best, but I'm open to other options.
I like driving in Reef Deckhand shoes, I have a pair without the insoles that I use for manual transmission. They're similar to Vans slip-on's, flat sole and made with materials that aren't too stiff
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What driving shoes do you recommend?
I love my Simpson racing boots, but they don't match my street clothes, and they're a bit much for short trips. Same deal with my OMP boots. All of my other shoes lack the rounded heel and tend to catch on the floor and lack the smooth roll off for fine controll. Solid black leather would be best, but I'm open to other options.
I like to drive barefoot. Really get a feeling for the pedals and movement.
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I like to drive barefoot. Really get a feeling for the pedals and movement.
Thanks for the interesting idea. It's probably not for me, but I bet it's a good learning experience.
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I like driving in Reef Deckhand shoes, I have a pair without the insoles that I use for manual transmission. They're similar to Vans slip-on's, flat sole and made with materials that aren't too stiff
Those look pretty cool. Thanks for the suggestion.
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TIL that there are people who have special shoes when they drive a car
Yeah, me too. I'll drive in whatever I happen to be wearing, whether that be Adidas samba, Harley Davidson boots, or chunky skate shoes. I've never felt the need to have specific shoes to press pedals.
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What driving shoes do you recommend?
I love my Simpson racing boots, but they don't match my street clothes, and they're a bit much for short trips. Same deal with my OMP boots. All of my other shoes lack the rounded heel and tend to catch on the floor and lack the smooth roll off for fine controll. Solid black leather would be best, but I'm open to other options.
Driving shoe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkRkuI0ZgX0&t=82
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What driving shoes do you recommend?
I love my Simpson racing boots, but they don't match my street clothes, and they're a bit much for short trips. Same deal with my OMP boots. All of my other shoes lack the rounded heel and tend to catch on the floor and lack the smooth roll off for fine controll. Solid black leather would be best, but I'm open to other options.
I second the general recommendations of Vans or converse but IMO if you're also going to be on your feet all day wearing them the thin soles does get old fast. I wear my crossfit shoes most of the time and they are really good driving shoes because they tend more towards flat soles and unobtusive tread but still pretty good cushioning.
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I second the general recommendations of Vans or converse but IMO if you're also going to be on your feet all day wearing them the thin soles does get old fast. I wear my crossfit shoes most of the time and they are really good driving shoes because they tend more towards flat soles and unobtusive tread but still pretty good cushioning.
That sounds like a good hybrid solution. Thanks for sharing.
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Yeah, me too. I'll drive in whatever I happen to be wearing, whether that be Adidas samba, Harley Davidson boots, or chunky skate shoes. I've never felt the need to have specific shoes to press pedals.
If you don't mind me asking, what do you drive?
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Quite frankly, that was completely unasked for and entirely inappropriate for the purposes of this thread. Thank you. I enjoyed every bizarre moment of it.
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If you don't mind me asking, what do you drive?
A Dacia Sandero and Hyundai Tucson.
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Yeah, me too. I'll drive in whatever I happen to be wearing, whether that be Adidas samba, Harley Davidson boots, or chunky skate shoes. I've never felt the need to have specific shoes to press pedals.
I don't think I'm in the right climate for it. I need heavy boots to counter the cold and snow, and I can't be bothered to change shoes every time I get in and out of the car.
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I wouldn't call it life-changing, but driving a manual with thin, flat soles makes a noticeable difference. Driving in my hiking boots feels like trying to use a game controller with thick ski gloves on.
Spring to fall, I drive in bare feet whenever it's appropriate. It's so much more direct and comfortable. That said, I prefer bare feet when possible anyway - I realize it's not for everyone.
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A Dacia Sandero and Hyundai Tucson.
Nice! That makes sense. You might have more room around the pedals and a higher seating position. My legs are far more in front of me than under me, and the pedals are very close together.
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What driving shoes do you recommend?
I love my Simpson racing boots, but they don't match my street clothes, and they're a bit much for short trips. Same deal with my OMP boots. All of my other shoes lack the rounded heel and tend to catch on the floor and lack the smooth roll off for fine controll. Solid black leather would be best, but I'm open to other options.
take off your shoes and drive barefoot for maximum control, then change back into shoes for your workday
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What driving shoes do you recommend?
I love my Simpson racing boots, but they don't match my street clothes, and they're a bit much for short trips. Same deal with my OMP boots. All of my other shoes lack the rounded heel and tend to catch on the floor and lack the smooth roll off for fine controll. Solid black leather would be best, but I'm open to other options.
I haven't personally tried them, but maybe pilotis? Bonus is that some of their shoes look casual enough to wear out and about
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I haven't personally tried them, but maybe pilotis? Bonus is that some of their shoes look casual enough to wear out and about
Thanks for the tip. I'll take a look.
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take off your shoes and drive barefoot for maximum control, then change back into shoes for your workday
I keep hearing this, but I don't think it's for me. So many people seem to like it that I'll at least respect it, but I can't imagine liking that.
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Spring to fall, I drive in bare feet whenever it's appropriate. It's so much more direct and comfortable. That said, I prefer bare feet when possible anyway - I realize it's not for everyone.
Thanks for responding. It's probably not for me, but I hear that a lot of people prefer barefoot. I womder if the toe-shoes are a compromise.