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Old 01-30-2009, 03:17 PM
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Does anyone have a preference in "driving shoes", and specifically, any thoughts on the Porsche Design line by Adidas??

I find that the accelerator and brake pedals are too close together for regular cross-trainers, and so I've been wearing pumas while driving, because they're more form-fitting.

That is, until I bought these on ebay. They have a thinner sole than the pumas, and I like the style.
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Have you tried karting shoes?
Not fireproof, but comfortable, good pedal feel and affordable.
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FWIW, HMSMotorsports in Peabody MA has a good selection of karting/driving shoes, so you can always go up and try them on.
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Thanks for the tip. Looks like I can go there for all my sport seat, steering wheel, detailing needs as well!
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Joe Marko at HMS is also one of the experts on harnesses and safety equipment.
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chuck taylors haven't really tried anything "thinner"
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my buddy says buy wrestling shoes; light, flexible, and available in quite a few stores
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my buddy says buy wrestling shoes; light, flexible, and available in quite a few stores
Fireproof?
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I have a pair of Piloti Prototipos which I bought when I went to a racing school 2 years ago. They are comfortable enough and stable enough to wear everyday as well.
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+1 on the Piloti's....while I have not driven in them yet (just got my first pair a few months back..already have ordered a few more) they are VERY comfortable. I have been wearing mine around the house to break them in for the upcoming DE season...they are mullholand II's and I love them.

I also have a pair of simpson high-top racing boots...they are nice but nowhere near as comfortable.
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I don't have any Pilotis yet, but have heard good things similar to previous posters. This place has a great deal on them right now. Usually around $90, on sale for $27.

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/searc...rowse&k=piloti
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that's where I ordered 2 more pair last week !
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Wow, thats a great price. Is there any major sizing difference between these and your standard cross-trainer? I'm usually a 10.5, but in Nike's for example, I'm an 11.
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I have WIDE feet...I am generally 8-1/2 or 9 depending upon the shoe...in these I ordered a 9...they are more than fine....
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What do you guys think of Puma shoes?

I have a pair of Future Cat Lo P which I really like.
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