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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 08:54 PM
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I've got two pairs that I've had for at least 4 years-no problems at all for casual driving, I'm bummed they are defunct.
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by XR4Tim
How much for those shoes?
$7,495.00
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 09:12 AM
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I also heard they went 'belly up'. Stable Energies in NJ (online ordering too) still has some inventory available if anyone is interested:
www.stableenergies.com/
I have had my Pilotis (Tifosi) 1.5 yrs and I have worn them as daily shoes with virtually no problem. Only a little cleaning with a cloth and they continue to be as new (for their age).
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 11:22 AM
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My two purchases of Piloti shoes were a disappointment. Expensive and quality just missed the mark for the price. Merrell's Barefoot series gets my nod for driving shoes.
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by The Brewmeister
$7,495.00
More if Seinfeld previously owned them!
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Old Oct 30, 2024 | 08:43 PM
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Mine fell apart today. Piloti appears to be in business still because their website is there and I get constant spam from them.



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Old Oct 31, 2024 | 01:33 PM
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Wow talk about thread resurrection !
Had mine since 2009.
The gel pad for the heel came off some years ago. Otherwise wearing nicely over the years, since its only used for spirited drives.
Certainly made for a talking point, when I met Alois Ruf at Goodwood.



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Old Nov 1, 2024 | 12:55 PM
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I have a pair for 20 years now and they are not falling apart anywhere, but my soles do look like post #22 as one would expect.

They are my favorite shoe, they fit like a glove, and I've been waiting for Piloti to reissue them. They have 1000's of driving miles on them.





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Originally Posted by d0n1
Mine fell apart today. Piloti appears to be in business still because their website is there and I get constant spam from them.

If you like them and the way they fit, get some Shoe Goo on them and you're good to go!
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Originally Posted by SwayBar
If you like them and the way they fit, get some Shoe Goo on them and you're good to go!
exactly, adhesive only lasts so long
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