Stock Foot Pedals not good for Heel and Toe
#31
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The way I was taught was to put foot at about a 45 degree angle, with the heel (and side of the foot) on the accelerator and the toes on the brake. No right answer, but maybe this will work for some.
#33
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I wear a 10.5 shoe and have problems with the toe/toe method when I wear driving shoes. I think it has to do more with the fact that I have narrow feet than anything else. I compensate by wearing wide tennis shoes. However, after watching a video of the heel/toe method, I've decided to drop the toe/toe method and learn proper heel/toe technique (I'm a cheap bastard and don't want to spend money on pedals if I don't have to).
#34
Ironman 140.6
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I have 8.5 feet so the stock pedals never worked very well for me. I've got the Ruf pedals (just like Hooligan's) in both of my cars.....problem solved.
#35
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I use my cane
#36
Three Wheelin'
Originally Posted by LVDell
That's my "Toe-Toe" method I was referring to in post #9 (patent pending)
That said, I'm a toe-toe guy myself. However, I've often found that harder soled shoes work a lot better than soft loafers. It might be worthwhile getting a nice pair of true racing/driving shoes to see if that helps out your technique a bit...and I don't mean Gucci driving shoes; try something like Piloti for a nice 'flat' and hard base. Of course, the Ruf (or any similar metal pedals) will surely help as well.