Its all about the Shoes!! - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

MadScientist · 10-31-2010, 06:26 PM

I know this isn't really Technical but it is very much apart of anyone whom Races.

I prefered shoes that were lite weight before I found driving shoes. Now I have about 5 pair.

So lets hear it... What do you wear on your feet when the pedal is down???

Started with Adidas Adi Racer Lows... great shoe but hard to wear all day especially if your standing still. And they will break your ankel the first time you try to walk up stairs... the center sole is only 1" wide. However driving is great and feedback is awesome.

Piloti Prototypio are great all around but more focused on comfort... little odd styling but still a standout performer.

Puma Speedcats are comon and cought on as a ladies shoe recently... I would be offended but they really aren't that great and the sole wears out like a set of super softs on a F1 car.

Oakley Karts are like wearing a stiff carbon plate for a sole. Harsh even after breaking in. However you feel everything... every little vibration.

Oakley Racer 2 this is by far my favorite of any driving shoe and rivals any other shoe I have ever had on my feet. Comfort is like wearing a slipper. Feedback is perfect and they break in nice and fast. I wear these nearly everyday and plan to get several more colors.

I have yet to try Sparcos or AlpineStars...

Tag... your it!!

-Drew

ericcastro · 10-31-2010, 06:59 PM

For me, i would rather spend my money else where.
Its not the shoes.
Its seat position, throttle response and how solid you are in that seat.

then, no matter what you wear, you can feel the response you need to.

I have worn racing shoes.
But they are a waste and un needed in a stock pedal set up 240sx imo.
If you have custom pedals that are in a cluster, no more then 4 inches from gas to clutch, i can see pointy and thin shoes being important.

Otherwise i just wear some canvas vans or chucks.
Stays cool and breaths, bottoms are thin enough to feel what i need and foot position on the pedal, they are cheap, and they look way better.

I would bet that if you took out the shoe sponsorships and flame retardent rules of formula D and SCCA, most people would wear what they wanted.
And it wouldnt be "race" shoes.
Actually, come to think of it, Most pro's i see arent wearing their shoes at drift days, ASB, and any other drift event that isnt a big deal, or is a practice.

I kinda feel like people with an obsession of race shoes are also the same guys that imagine they are swat guys at the paintball field because they wear the whole outfit they had bought from the army surplus store.

lazysk8er2 · 10-31-2010, 07:39 PM

what about wrestling shoes i heard are ok

raz0rbladez909 · 10-31-2010, 07:42 PM

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gearhead55 · 10-31-2010, 07:56 PM

I have yet to drive real driving shoes, vans classics work just fine. The flat, uniform surface soles are actually great.

i dont like chucks as much for driving because as they get worn in the sole becomes less flat and more rounded.

shiftdrift · 10-31-2010, 08:17 PM

feel like i'd break my toe wearing those lol

raz0rbladez909 · 10-31-2010, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by shiftdrift

feel like i'd break my toe wearing those lol

hah, believe it or not they feel awesome, i'm on my third pair

MadScientist · 10-31-2010, 08:40 PM

Seen a guy with those Toe Shoes the other day... I know "don't knock it till you try it" but I could never pull that off. Personally looks like another one of those Stupid Fad Shoes you will see every Wal-Mart patron wearing, like those Rubber Sandles... and Converse for the Trendy TwiHearts. Only Converse are the most uncomfortable shoe ever.

But I get it... thin sole and good simple feedback.

-Drew

landins13 · 10-31-2010, 08:49 PM

ive got puma and sparco driving shoes theyre alright i honestly prefer spil sole jazz shoes

Conte6 · 10-31-2010, 08:56 PM

I have piloti shoes. Made for driving, but you can also go out in them without wearing down the sole like conventional racing shoes.

raz0rbladez909 · 10-31-2010, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MadScientist

Seen a guy with those Toe Shoes the other day... I know "don't knock it till you try it" but I could never pull that off. Personally looks like another one of those Stupid Fad Shoes you will see every Wal-Mart patron wearing, like those Rubber Sandles... and Converse for the Trendy TwiHearts. Only Converse are the most uncomfortable shoe ever.

But I get it... thin sole and good simple feedback.

-Drew

exactly, i'm definitely not trying to make a fashion statement with them lol but they work for what i need, running and driving

articdragon192 · 10-31-2010, 10:41 PM

I have my 7 year old Chucks for driving events.

ronmcdon · 10-31-2010, 11:48 PM

I don't see the benefit of spending $$$ on race/driving specific shoes personally.
I just can't see myself buying shoes exclusively for driving.

However, I do like shoes that have thin soles and are light overall.
That allows a bit more feedback imo.
Likewise, using something with thick soles & heavy, like boots are the worst.
I've been most happy with the Tiger Mexico '66 shoes & Addidas Samba Classics

azndummie · 11-01-2010, 12:05 AM

Im wearing sparco shark's, they are awesome for driving feel and are so far my favorite driving shoe. oh yeah and they are fire resistant.

I also like nike dunk low's, they just feel awesome. I know they arent really a driving shoe.

ichihachizero · 11-01-2010, 09:47 AM

I like the countour of puma speedcats, the driftcats suck haha but I dno I been wearing my pumas for 2 years going out in them too and they hold up fine imo

310R · 11-01-2010, 10:15 AM

Anyone ever thought about wrestling shoes?I have drove with them and they have great pedal feel and feedback.Just a thought.

klits562 · 11-01-2010, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 310R

Anyone ever thought about wrestling shoes?I have drove with them and they have great pedal feel and feedback.Just a thought.

Why not just drive barefoot, shit feels good to me

and how could you get more feedback than direct contact with your foot in direct contact with the pedal.

MavericStephenc · 11-01-2010, 11:43 AM

puma speed cats/ replicats

sean350z · 11-01-2010, 11:47 AM

Momma always said you can tell a lot about a person by their shoes.

I've tried race shoes and they are just too narrow and uncomfortable, have two pairs and don't use them anymore

I'm digging my Patogonia Olulu's for track duty...and my feet aren't sore by the end of the day.

Paper_Tiger240 · 11-01-2010, 12:02 PM

just gut out normal shoes

fckillerbee · 11-01-2010, 04:44 PM

try driving all day with racing shoes and put on normal shoes and tell me you get the same feedback.

I'd wear socks if i could.

HS13KLS · 11-01-2010, 05:25 PM

maybe its just me. but i like to rock the air yeezys

steve shadows · 11-01-2010, 06:27 PM

Low Top converse

iHateMySilvia · 11-01-2010, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by HS13KLS

maybe its just me. but i like to rock the air yeezys

pics of u wearing them in ur car to see if it legit

Mister.E · 11-01-2010, 08:16 PM

a nice broken in pair of Air Force 1's or SB Dunks is where it's at.

can't go wrong with either one of those.

pincheturbo · 11-01-2010, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by raz0rbladez909

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LMFAO

a buddy of mine rocked these the other day at another buddys Birthday Dinner. i was like

caspa · 11-01-2010, 11:31 PM

nike cortez and pumas for me.

HPKMotorsports3 · 11-01-2010, 11:47 PM

i like wearing converse allstars i feel everything...

1jz_240 · 11-04-2010, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by raz0rbladez909

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lol agreed here. im wearing mine right now. i love everything about em.

fckillerbee · 11-04-2010, 11:55 PM

i don't get it...you walk with them on..and it doesn't irritate you....what is it made out of?

10-31-2010, 06:26 PM	#1
MadScientist Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NOLA Age: 47 Posts: 1,970 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Its all about the Shoes!! I know this isn't really Technical but it is very much apart of anyone whom Races. I prefered shoes that were lite weight before I found driving shoes. Now I have about 5 pair. So lets hear it... What do you wear on your feet when the pedal is down??? Started with Adidas Adi Racer Lows... great shoe but hard to wear all day especially if your standing still. And they will break your ankel the first time you try to walk up stairs... the center sole is only 1" wide. However driving is great and feedback is awesome. Piloti Prototypio are great all around but more focused on comfort... little odd styling but still a standout performer. Puma Speedcats are comon and cought on as a ladies shoe recently... I would be offended but they really aren't that great and the sole wears out like a set of super softs on a F1 car. Oakley Karts are like wearing a stiff carbon plate for a sole. Harsh even after breaking in. However you feel everything... every little vibration. Oakley Racer 2 this is by far my favorite of any driving shoe and rivals any other shoe I have ever had on my feet. Comfort is like wearing a slipper. Feedback is perfect and they break in nice and fast. I wear these nearly everyday and plan to get several more colors. I have yet to try Sparcos or AlpineStars... Tag... your it!! -Drew

10-31-2010, 08:17 PM	#6
shiftdrift Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: indiana Age: 33 Posts: 2,242 Trader Rating: (42) Feedback Score: 42 reviews	feel like i'd break my toe wearing those lol __________________ SW Fab

10-31-2010, 08:49 PM	#9
landins13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 986 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	ive got puma and sparco driving shoes theyre alright i honestly prefer spil sole jazz shoes __________________ NO HANDS IN PANTS!!

10-31-2010, 10:41 PM	#12
articdragon192 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West covina Age: 38 Posts: 6,792 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	I have my 7 year old Chucks for driving events. __________________ Need help? Click here Still stumped? Try this Can't find what you're looking for? Here you go.

11-01-2010, 12:05 AM	#14
azndummie Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: orange county Posts: 1,362 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Im wearing sparco shark's, they are awesome for driving feel and are so far my favorite driving shoe. oh yeah and they are fire resistant. I also like nike dunk low's, they just feel awesome. I know they arent really a driving shoe. __________________

10-31-2010, 07:56 PM	#5
gearhead55 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: VENICE, CA Posts: 1,363 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I have yet to drive real driving shoes, vans classics work just fine. The flat, uniform surface soles are actually great. i dont like chucks as much for driving because as they get worn in the sole becomes less flat and more rounded.

10-31-2010, 08:40 PM	#8
MadScientist Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NOLA Age: 47 Posts: 1,970 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Seen a guy with those Toe Shoes the other day... I know "don't knock it till you try it" but I could never pull that off. Personally looks like another one of those Stupid Fad Shoes you will see every Wal-Mart patron wearing, like those Rubber Sandles... and Converse for the Trendy TwiHearts. Only Converse are the most uncomfortable shoe ever. But I get it... thin sole and good simple feedback. -Drew

10-31-2010, 08:56 PM	#10
Conte6 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: WPB, Florida Posts: 42 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I have piloti shoes. Made for driving, but you can also go out in them without wearing down the sole like conventional racing shoes.

10-31-2010, 11:48 PM	#13
ronmcdon Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: beverly hills Age: 89 Posts: 4,260 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	I don't see the benefit of spending $$$ on race/driving specific shoes personally. I just can't see myself buying shoes exclusively for driving. However, I do like shoes that have thin soles and are light overall. That allows a bit more feedback imo. Likewise, using something with thick soles & heavy, like boots are the worst. I've been most happy with the Tiger Mexico '66 shoes & Addidas Samba Classics

11-01-2010, 09:47 AM	#15
ichihachizero Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: san antonio Age: 32 Posts: 205 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	I like the countour of puma speedcats, the driftcats suck haha but I dno I been wearing my pumas for 2 years going out in them too and they hold up fine imo

11-01-2010, 10:15 AM	#16
310R Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: GRESHAM,OREGON Posts: 122 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Anyone ever thought about wrestling shoes?I have drove with them and they have great pedal feel and feedback.Just a thought.

11-01-2010, 11:43 AM	#18
MavericStephenc Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: salem mass. Age: 36 Posts: 830 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	puma speed cats/ replicats __________________ That kind of attitude is SHIT. People with that kind of complacent outlook on law and government are the bane of this country's existence. -Thesquidd Boycott Berkeley and code pink

11-01-2010, 11:47 AM	#19
sean350z Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 890 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: sean350z Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Momma always said you can tell a lot about a person by their shoes. I've tried race shoes and they are just too narrow and uncomfortable, have two pairs and don't use them anymore I'm digging my Patogonia Olulu's for track duty...and my feet aren't sore by the end of the day. __________________

11-01-2010, 12:02 PM	#20
Paper_Tiger240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Whittier, California Age: 32 Posts: 458 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	just gut out normal shoes

11-01-2010, 04:44 PM	#21
fckillerbee Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern California Age: 39 Posts: 4,266 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	try driving all day with racing shoes and put on normal shoes and tell me you get the same feedback. I'd wear socks if i could.

11-01-2010, 05:25 PM	#22
HS13KLS Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Illinois/California Age: 34 Posts: 1,114 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	maybe its just me. but i like to rock the air yeezys

11-01-2010, 06:27 PM	#23
steve shadows Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: LA and OC Posts: 8,202 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Low Top converse __________________ Like Me on FaceBook !

11-01-2010, 08:16 PM	#25
Mister.E Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas Age: 39 Posts: 4,590 Trader Rating: (53) Feedback Score: 53 reviews	a nice broken in pair of Air Force 1's or SB Dunks is where it's at. can't go wrong with either one of those.

11-01-2010, 11:31 PM	#27
caspa Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Santa Monica Posts: 91 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	nike cortez and pumas for me.

11-04-2010, 11:55 PM	#30
fckillerbee Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern California Age: 39 Posts: 4,266 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	i don't get it...you walk with them on..and it doesn't irritate you....what is it made out of?