Quadcammer

RJS makes a good low budget shoe. comfy and useful. Very pleased with them.

http://www.jegs.com/p/RJS-Racing-Equ...84160/10002/-1

Cory M

crikey!

Matt Lane

I think they make a huge difference to pedal feel.

As posted above, the RGS ones are good if you want to try a pair and not blow the budget. My pair unfortunately had the sole come quickly unglued - probably could be fixed with some serious cement, but returned them for a refund (Summit).

Now have a sent of perhaps better Simpson Race shoes. If they hold up, they are good too Around a hundred bucks, so worth a shot... they feel very good in the car.

Cheers

Matt

NaroEscape

Capt_and

Hands, butt, and feet.

Gloves were a much this last weekend when it broke 90* outside.

I stopped by the race shop at the track this weekend and tried on a pair. Not going to happen with my fat feet. It was like a fat man in a small jacket. Since I don't need the fire proof aspect, I will wait on the shoes - OMP makes wide shoes I can buy whenever it's time.

The only thing left on that list is butt. I'm not sure I can justify a new butt at this point.

MaxLTV

Fire resistance
Size and shape to better work with close positioned pedals and tight pedal boxes
Foot support for heel and arch (round heel and rigid middle of the sole) to reduce foot fatigue/pain
Thin, flat and non-cushioned sole for better pedal feel
Non-slip rubber for contact with pedals
Oil and fuel resistant sole rubber because you happen to be around cars

For a short HPDE session, any non-bulky shoe that's not too cushioned will work (sorry, Air Jordans), but with longer and/or more frequent use, you come to appreciate feet being more stable, relaxed, not cramping and not on fire.

Sir5n

gbuff

Been wearing Adidas Stan Smiths (the original hard, flat-soled version) since the beginning. They've gone in and out of production but are available again, so I just bought a spare pair as my current ones are kinda tired. Nothin' like a pair of old, well-worn shoes tho'

Gary

TXE36

With the right attitude that isn't possible. Especially if that extra gear is safety equipment. About the only think I can think of that could be bad in terms of "extra equipment" is full on slicks for a newbie, but even that is mitigated by attitude.

With respect to the OP, I wish my feet were not so wide - very hard to find a racing shoe that fits me. When I go shopping it looks like all racers have ballerina feet. Although not fire resistant, bowling shoes look like they would be good too for feel.

sobiloff

I used minimalist trail running shoes (Merrell Vapors) before I got Sparco driving shoes. Frankly, I don't find the Sparcos to be much of an improvement in feel or performance, only a theoretical benefit for their added fire resistance.

ProCoach

I can't drive any of the LMP cars or sports racing cars without them....