Check out these driving shoes

PMKeates · 27 Apr 2006 at 18:33

At the moment, driving is conducted in these babies:

I look a bit of a div getting out of the car, though, and so I'd like to get some reasonably fashionable driving shoes.

I've been looking at the Piloti shoes - the G16 and Monaco - and was wondering if anyone has a pair and can offer any opinions? Also, a name of a place in the UK that actually sells them would be a bonus too!

Thanks in advance.

http://www.piloti.com/products/

-westy- · 27 Apr 2006 at 18:45

whats wrong with normal shoes? :confused:

Sam · 27 Apr 2006 at 18:48

-westy- said:
whats wrong with normal shoes?

^ What he said, i drive in whatever im wearing and havent ever had a problem

Sam

saitrix · 27 Apr 2006 at 18:48

I do like those Rallye's. Is it that worth it for road use though?

darko · 27 Apr 2006 at 18:49

Driving shoes make you well cool :rolleyes:

PMKeates · 27 Apr 2006 at 18:56

Despite being quite worn on the sole, my normal shoes have a 32mm (1 1/4") sole in places and so they can be a bit "negative" to drive in. Virtually zero feel of the contact between my foot and the pedal, and when wet are very slippery when operating the pedals. It's to the extent where I've had to brake using the pedal arm rather than the pedal itself, as my foot has slipped forward clean off the pedal.

The above slippers are a temporary idea for a solution, as there's only about half an inch between my foot and the pedal - they seem a bit better, but being a pair of slippers aren't exactly great!

R0B75 · 27 Apr 2006 at 18:56

I can't drive well in normal shoes or thick soled trainers, I can't feel the pedals. I can drive but I'm better in thin soled shoes.

-westy- · 27 Apr 2006 at 18:57

PMKeates said:
Despite being quite worn on the sole, my normal shoes have a 32mm (1 1/4") sole in places and so they can be a bit "negative" to drive in. Virtually zero feel of the contact between my foot and the pedal, and when wet are very slippery when operating the pedals. It's to the extent where I've had to brake using the pedal arm rather than the pedal itself, as my foot has slipped forward clean off the pedal.

What shoes do you wear? I almost always use wear my Vans when i'm driving, I can feel the pedal fine

Sagalout · 27 Apr 2006 at 18:59

lol, you're all nuts. I just drive in whatever I'm wearing - makes no difference whatsoever.

My wife on the other hand has to have a spare pair of driving shoes in the car cos she generally wears high heels - is there something you lads arent telling us?

spaz · 27 Apr 2006 at 18:59

I normally wear my vans when driving but bought some Kangol things the other week and are much better to drive in as you can feel the pedals more and be a lot more sensitive. However I find my vans fine still as it's usually a pedal to the metal affair

-westy- · 27 Apr 2006 at 19:00

Sagalout said:
she generally wears high heels - is there something you lads arent telling us?

busted

Matt · 27 Apr 2006 at 19:01

Strange thread!

I've never had any problems and just drive in my skate shoes (Adios/Nike SBs/Vans)

POB · 27 Apr 2006 at 19:02

Slippers???

Are you a pro racing driver or something? or is it just you can't tie laces

Cuchulain · 27 Apr 2006 at 19:03

Driving shoes? Be careful, next it'll be leather driving gloves, peaked caps and beaded seat cushions, you've been warned.

cymatty · 27 Apr 2006 at 19:04

Can't drive in boots, however my addias trainers which have a thin design are ace.

PMKeates · 27 Apr 2006 at 19:04

-westy- said:
What shoes do you wear? I almost always use wear my Vans when i'm driving, I can feel the pedal fine

Here's a pic of my normal clogs:

It sorta goes something like this

Foot
----------------
Inner sole (I do a lot of fast walking - to work through the city)
Bottom of shoes
Rubber
Foam
Rubber
----------------
Pedal

F355 · 27 Apr 2006 at 19:05

All you need now is one of these:

PMKeates · 27 Apr 2006 at 19:07

F355, if I get a Rover, I'll get a flat cap, a box of tissues for the parcel shelf and a pipe to match the slippers and drive around all day long in it :cool:

TbirdX · 27 Apr 2006 at 22:56

Lol, I've driven in wellies, rigger boots, trainers, shoes, socks, bare feet, with one foot and with no feet at all! (sitting on the seat back, head out of the sunroof!) Can't say I've ever given it a second thought whats on, or not on, my feet.

That said, I never drive without wearing my pink tutu and tiara

Zip · 27 Apr 2006 at 23:01

PMKeates said:
At the moment, driving is conducted in these babies:

I look a bit of a div getting out of the car, though, and so I'd like to get some reasonably fashionable driving shoes.

I've been looking at the Piloti shoes - the G16 and Monaco - and was wondering if anyone has a pair and can offer any opinions? Also, a name of a place in the UK that actually sells them would be a bonus too!

Thanks in advance.

http://www.piloti.com/products/

I like the look of the G16s and the Monacos ive been thinking about getting either pair for a couple months now

If you have any questions about the range and where they sell them just give them an email. I emailed them once and they are a really friendly compony and tell you every thing you want to know

I just need to get enough money to buy a pair