rockit1

Does anyone have, customs had a hold up, how well do you like, did you get a half size larger per recommendation, more interested in wearing for car events, not HPD events. thanks. tc

Arctic Blastoff

I like them,wish they did custom colors to match the drivers car.

Bill Dearborn

If you aren't interested in using them for driving I wouldn't buy them. There are a lot more comfortable shoes on the market if you are planning on spending a lot of time on your feet. Driving or Race shoes typically have a thin sole so your can feel the pedals better with your feet. They don't have the arch support and cushioning of shoes that are meant for walking, standing, etc.

I purchased my Pilottis in 2009 and wore them at track events until the soles got too slippery. At track events you get a lot of time in a car but you get far more time on your feet and those things always made the bottoms of my feet hurt. I could feel everything under them and after a while that just got tiresome.

With the C7 and its Rev Match I am wearing a good pair of Walking Shoes and I don't miss the Pilottis since I am not heel toe down shifting all of the time.

Bill

spearfish25

I'd recommended avoiding the Piloti's unless you go for one of their race boots. These 'casual' shoes have thicker soles and padding than most running shoes. I've found them to be majorly disappointing and uncomfortable for walk-around use.

I've since bought some Puma Drift Cats that I like a lot. I also bought a pair of Sparco race boots which are really nice but only for dedicated driving without much walking around.

wstaab

OK for walking around. Not great driving shoes. Order 1/2 size larger than you normal size, they run small. The current versions are not as durable as older models. Made in China now.
http://www.discoveryparts.com/371-pi...ck-and-casual-

tbrenny33

I found pumas as well at my local outlet got them for half off! They are great for driving but like most have said not great for lots of walking.

nvydvr

This might sound like a silly question, but has anyone worn wrestling shoes for driving? I used them many moons ago wrestling and they have great feel... just a thought.

Eric Reeves

I guess I am one of the few that went to the local race shop and bought racing shoes that you do not want to walk around cars and coffee wearing. I am also the one that does not put my helmet on the car at local meets too. I guess the next trend will be to wear racing suits so everyone knows you track and must be good.

spearfish25

^huh?

People are asking about good all around driving and daily use shoes. I'd recommend a nice pair of running shoes over the Pilotis mentioned. The Pilotis are just not good shoes for any purpose.

DevilDog II

I think anything with a thin, grippy (I'm not sue that's a word), soft sole would work. I just ordered another pair of Puma Speed Cat's. I finally wore my last pair out. I have an A8 now so I don't really need driving shoes, but they're really light and comfortable. Almost like going barefoot.

siglite

I loved wrestling shoes in general back in the day. I wore them everywhere I went. I never thought about getting a pair and using them for driving. Makes sense though.

Kenny94945

IMO those are not racing shoes.

Good luck in your decision.

Bill Dearborn

They have been highly recommended and are comparable in price, however, you have to hit the store at the right time of the year to find something. Wrestling season runs from late November through early February and the stores don't get much call for wrestling shoes outside of that time period. When I checked at a Dick's Sporting Goods store they told me to come back the following September/October when they would have a new inventory shipped in.

I would have tried my Grandson's left overs during the summer but he wears a size 14 and I wear a size 11.

They can't substitute for real racing shoes when you have to meet SFI or FIA requirements since they don't have any fire protection.

Bill

str8six

yes, half size bigger

DevilDog II

I should have kept mine when I wrestled in high school, but shoes from 1966 would probably be worn out by now.

Firemedic301

I second the wrestling shoes!!!

rsilver

Some good advice in above posts. My kids bought me a pair of Piloti for Christmas but they killed my feet even just sitting around. The are definitely narrower than other shoes so we went with a 1/2 larger and hope to have them soon. I still don't know how they will fit but if they don't may try the Pumas. Honestly, A pair of Asics Wrestling shoes work very well and are comfortable to walk around in assuming you get the right size and they work for your feet. They are pretty forgiving, very thin sole and comfortable if they fit correctly. Mine are worn out and I would have just bought another pair if I hadn't received the Piloti's for a gift.

RangerZ

I received a pair of these for Christmas. So far, no complaints, even after wearing them all day.

RBK

Maybe I do not understand. You want to "walk around" in shoes designed for racing? Correct? If I am mistaken, I use similar shoes for the past 10 years to race in and they are comfortable, easy to put on and off etc. I would not recommend them for daily walking and I ordered my size. Best

rsilver

I just got my larger sized pair last night. They sent us one pair 1/2 size larger and another pair a full size larger. ( by mistake?) I am glad they sent both pair because for me the 1/2 size Larger was still uncomfortable but the full size larger was great. I think if you have a wide foot you will have to go at least 1/2 size larger and probably 1 full size. I wear a 12D. I could hardly get into the 12's.
Size 13 works great for me but as an example my son who wears a size 13 could not get into my 13's. Hope this helps someone. Only walking around I do is to check out other cars and talk to other racers