Corvette Shoes
Racer
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: West Brookfield Mass
I have a pair of Piloti shoes for driving. They are more "normal" looking, but are purpose built for driving/shiftng. But, hey I'm not trying to put down these folks' product. It's not for me, but I'm sure some Corvette fanatics might want to make a statement with their shoes.
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 224
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From: Peachtree City GA
I would probably buy a pair if I could try them on and get a good fit and if they were comfortable... blah, blah, blah. For me the problem is mail-ordering shoes, any shoes, when I can go try on my favorite Merrell's at a local store 5 miles from my house without having to mail them back for a retry if I don't guess right the first time I try them on. I'm 62, can still reach my shoes, and drive a manual but prefer to try them on. That might be your biggest challenge... mail order.
Instructor
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 103
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From: Omaha NE
Guys,
This thread is sounding like the nursing home. I got a secret "Your not going to get out of this world alive!"
I say go for it! The only thing missing is the lights around the bottom that blink when you walk. Thats the pair I'd buy!
Remember: "It's never too late to have a happy childhood!"
This thread is sounding like the nursing home. I got a secret "Your not going to get out of this world alive!"
I say go for it! The only thing missing is the lights around the bottom that blink when you walk. Thats the pair I'd buy!Remember: "It's never too late to have a happy childhood!"
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 4,430
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From: Whidbey Island WA
B and E are pretty much eyesores IMO. B because of the overall styling and E because that's way too much logo although the shoe itself is all right. As others have said I don't do to much branding on anything and it must be tasteful and subdued when present. E is a good example of branding which is neither.
One thought here is that I would be more inclined to buy a shoe like this in a store where I could try it on. I choose performance over looks every time and if the shoe gave me a warm glow I would buy it even if I wasn't thrilled with the looks. You wont have buyers like that online so the looks are going to have to sell enough to create word of mouth as to their quality and fitness as a driving shoe.
One thought here is that I would be more inclined to buy a shoe like this in a store where I could try it on. I choose performance over looks every time and if the shoe gave me a warm glow I would buy it even if I wasn't thrilled with the looks. You wont have buyers like that online so the looks are going to have to sell enough to create word of mouth as to their quality and fitness as a driving shoe.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2005
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I'll take a white mod E, please!!
Very cool shoes. I'm 23.
I also wear Pilotis, love those.
Always wondered when someone would do a Corvette-themed shoe. Always saw the Puma Ferrari shoes:
Like the Ferrari shoes, though, I'm betting the Corvette shoes will have a larger appeal amongst those who do not actually own a Corvette.
For all the elders complaining, here you go... this is what everyone wore at a nursing home I once visited. Never had so many people ask me to tie their shoes:
Very cool shoes. I'm 23.
I also wear Pilotis, love those.
Always wondered when someone would do a Corvette-themed shoe. Always saw the Puma Ferrari shoes:
Like the Ferrari shoes, though, I'm betting the Corvette shoes will have a larger appeal amongst those who do not actually own a Corvette.
For all the elders complaining, here you go... this is what everyone wore at a nursing home I once visited. Never had so many people ask me to tie their shoes:
Thread Starter
Former Vendor
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 552
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From: Parkland FL
I'll take a white mod E, please!!
Very cool shoes. I'm 23.
I also wear Pilotis, love those.
Always wondered when someone would do a Corvette-themed shoe. Always saw the Puma Ferrari shoes:
Like the Ferrari shoes, though, I'm betting the Corvette shoes will have a larger appeal amongst those who do not actually own a Corvette.
For all the elders complaining, here you go... this is what everyone wore at a nursing home I once visited. Never had so many people ask me to tie their shoes:
Very cool shoes. I'm 23.
I also wear Pilotis, love those.
Always wondered when someone would do a Corvette-themed shoe. Always saw the Puma Ferrari shoes:
Like the Ferrari shoes, though, I'm betting the Corvette shoes will have a larger appeal amongst those who do not actually own a Corvette.
For all the elders complaining, here you go... this is what everyone wore at a nursing home I once visited. Never had so many people ask me to tie their shoes:
I would like to thank everyone for the feedback and I hope to still get some more.
Last edited by Coastal Boot; Apr 11, 2007 at 06:25 PM. Reason: clarification
