Driving shoes

ScBlacksunshine · 05-31-2006, 12:51 PM

This might be a retarded questions/survey..but do you guys feel that the thickness on the sole on your shoes play a difference in the driving/pedal feel? The reason I am asking is because, usually when I wear my Puma or vans with thin sole, I feel like I can feel the power and control the brake/acc pedal better then when I have to wear my thick sole Doc. With the thick sole shoes, I feel like I have to press the gas more just to get the car moving..weird

CrazyDesi · 05-31-2006, 01:01 PM

i rock my coach driving shoes in the summer.....

canucklion · 05-31-2006, 01:07 PM

I usually wear my puma when driving

Asiann · 05-31-2006, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ScBlacksunshine

This might be a retarded questions/survey..but do you guys feel that the thickness on the sole on your shoes play a difference in the driving/pedal feel? The reason I am asking is because, usually when I wear my Puma or vans with thin sole, I feel like I can feel the power and control the brake/acc pedal better then when I have to wear my thick sole Doc. With the thick sole shoes, I feel like I have to press the gas more just to get the car moving..weird

I would have to agree that the feel of the petal is different with thickness of shoes you are wearing. I know wearing flipflops is not the same as regular shoes.

Driv3r · 05-31-2006, 01:12 PM

well, there are shoes for tennis, boxing,running, jumping, and DRIVING...all each serving their own purpose and designed in respect to what they are made for, in this case, driving. and you are correct there is a VERY big difference with the thickness of soles and driving properly. I for one love driving in puma's. not only can i make shifting smoother (because i feel the friction point easier) but i like the feel (vibration) of the pedals, it makes the connectedNESS of being one with the car "so to speak" and match that with the feel through the shifter knob and through the steering wheel. and it almost makes me want to go drive right now!

akhbhaat · 05-31-2006, 01:13 PM

FTW.

Not driving shoes, but they feel and fit like them and they're a lot more durable for daily use.

Saosin17 · 05-31-2006, 01:15 PM

hell i drive barefoot most of the summer and keep my sandals under the seat... cant bea that when it comes to really feeling the pedals

Asiann · 05-31-2006, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by akhbhaat

FTW.

Not driving shoes, but they feel and fit like them and they're a lot more durable for daily use.

Looks similar to the ones that race car drivers use. You know that it matters to them since grip is very important.

Asiann · 05-31-2006, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Saosin17

hell i drive barefoot most of the summer and keep my sandals under the seat... cant bea that when it comes to really feeling the pedals

Ok until your feet start to sweat and they slip on the petal causing an accident.

Hawkshaw · 05-31-2006, 01:47 PM

What about these platform shoes with fish in 'em...

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Now those are some drivin' shoes!

leosong11 · 05-31-2006, 02:22 PM

Sometimes when I'm wearing flip flops in the summer I just drive bare-footed.

Nikki · 05-31-2006, 05:42 PM

it's a completely different feeling with these on:

mine are purple though. i love them soooo much.

Ghunger · 05-31-2006, 05:54 PM

To answer the original question, I really like driving with thinner soled shoes and think it definitely does improve pedal feel. I have a pair of Adidas Tuscany's that I really like.

Similar to these but black and suade.

I don't wear them all the time though. My thicker soled shoes are fine for driving even though they're not quite as nice. The only shoes I have that a really don't like driving in are my mountaineering boots. The full steel shank and super stiff leather pretty much remove any hint of pedal feel.

Saosin17 · 05-31-2006, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Asiann

Ok until your feet start to sweat and they slip on the petal causing an accident.

bmw does have this standard feature... its called air conditioning, plus i dont know how much ure feet may sweat but u should get that looked into... also i know instances of 3 deaths, one of which a person i knew personally who died strictly because they were driving with sandals on and the straps got tangled awkwardly with the pedals

ward · 05-31-2006, 08:57 PM

I think the main problem with pedal feel is how it's gone in our cars

reguardless of shoes, the feel is just non existant

Saosin17 · 05-31-2006, 10:49 PM

i had a weird ass thing happen with my brake today. i was on uphill and let off the brake and let the car idle still because it was at the neutral angle, then when i went to put my foot back on the brake the pedal wouldnt do down, it was the weirdest thing

shragon · 06-01-2006, 12:40 AM

if going on a drive, i usually like my thin sole shoes like these...

Hunter399 · 06-01-2006, 12:41 AM

Pumas are just too euro trash for me

I went into their store in the galleria and walked right out

PersonaNonGrata · 06-01-2006, 01:53 AM

I agree that thinner soles give you a better feel. Being a shoe whore, I have three pairs that are great for driving:

Puma Speed Cat

Adidas Monaco

Piloti DTM

The best shoe depends on your foot, your style of driving, and believe it or not, the pedal arrangement. For example, the Pilotis felt too wide for heel-toe shifts on Porsches. I wind up wearing my Pumas the most because they're the newest.

Asiann · 06-01-2006, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Saosin17

bmw does have this standard feature... its called air conditioning, plus i dont know how much ure feet may sweat but u should get that looked into... also i know instances of 3 deaths, one of which a person i knew personally who died strictly because they were driving with sandals on and the straps got tangled awkwardly with the pedals

Really? I did not know that my car came with AC. Some people like to drive barefoot and happen to have aftermarket alum or racing pedals. Your feet sweat naturally or do you think they do not. The medical term is called Plantar Hyperhidrosis. You could be in Alaska and your feet will still sweat. Here in Hawaii the sandel is standard shoe attire because of the temperature and lifestyle. I can how some people may get caught in the pedals but see no difference than the shoes that women wear.

vividracing · 05-01-2007, 01:50 PM

Check out these, they are actually comfortable and have some style...great for casual driving. If you need a serious shoe, then you might have to step up from the DC Chicane to the DC Pro Spec's (below)

For more info check them out here
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/i...cturers_id=344

SpecC · 05-01-2007, 01:58 PM

i say you get new balances and start drifting!

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Driv3r Colonel 181 Rep 2,355 Posts Drives: 2006 E46 M3 ZCP Join Date: May 2005 Location: Miami Beach, FL iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	well, there are shoes for tennis, boxing,running, jumping, and DRIVING...all each serving their own purpose and designed in respect to what they are made for, in this case, driving. and you are correct there is a VERY big difference with the thickness of soles and driving properly. I for one love driving in puma's. not only can i make shifting smoother (because i feel the friction point easier) but i like the feel (vibration) of the pedals, it makes the connectedNESS of being one with the car "so to speak" and match that with the feel through the shifter knob and through the steering wheel. and it almost makes me want to go drive right now! __________________ 2006 E46 M3 ZCP 6SPD-Interlagos Blue - 6SPD - SSK - AA Headers -AA Tune - Navigation w/ Splashscreen Mod - 3M Crystalline Series 60 - Carbon Splitters - Swissvax Treated - Bridgestone 2012 Yamaha FZ8 - Matte Black/Grey - Michelin Pilot Pure 2CT - Vortex Rear Sets - Yoshimura R-77D & Fender Delete - Spectro Race Oil - GP Reverse Shifting
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akhbhaat Captain 191 Rep 884 Posts Drives: ///M318ti Type-R Turbo S Join Date: May 2005 Location: T1 run-off iTrader: (0)	FTW. Not driving shoes, but they feel and fit like them and they're a lot more durable for daily use. __________________ Avid collector of the very finest Deutscher Schrott
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Saosin17 Private First Class 35 Rep 138 Posts Drives: e90 330i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: baltimore iTrader: (0)	hell i drive barefoot most of the summer and keep my sandals under the seat... cant bea that when it comes to really feeling the pedals
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leosong11 Private 13 Rep 89 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Sometimes when I'm wearing flip flops in the summer I just drive bare-footed.
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Nikki Major General 1075 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	it's a completely different feeling with these on: mine are purple though. i love them soooo much. __________________ Nikki
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Ghunger Major 56 Rep 1,024 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	To answer the original question, I really like driving with thinner soled shoes and think it definitely does improve pedal feel. I have a pair of Adidas Tuscany's that I really like. Similar to these but black and suade. I don't wear them all the time though. My thicker soled shoes are fine for driving even though they're not quite as nice. The only shoes I have that a really don't like driving in are my mountaineering boots. The full steel shank and super stiff leather pretty much remove any hint of pedal feel. __________________ 330i Monaco Blue, Terra /w aluminum trim, SP, PP, CA, PDC, Nav, Folding Seats, Sat Prep European Delivery Blog Picture Gallery
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ward Major General 163 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	I think the main problem with pedal feel is how it's gone in our cars reguardless of shoes, the feel is just non existant
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Saosin17 Private First Class 35 Rep 138 Posts Drives: e90 330i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: baltimore iTrader: (0)	i had a weird ass thing happen with my brake today. i was on uphill and let off the brake and let the car idle still because it was at the neutral angle, then when i went to put my foot back on the brake the pedal wouldnt do down, it was the weirdest thing
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PersonaNonGrata Private First Class 85 Rep 157 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	I agree that thinner soles give you a better feel. Being a shoe whore, I have three pairs that are great for driving: Puma Speed Cat Adidas Monaco Piloti DTM The best shoe depends on your foot, your style of driving, and believe it or not, the pedal arrangement. For example, the Pilotis felt too wide for heel-toe shifts on Porsches. I wind up wearing my Pumas the most because they're the newest.
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