[Z06] New Piloti Sebrings are AWESOME!!
03-10-2010, 10:20 AM
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I've owned 4 pairs of Piloti's in the last several years, and the most comfortable ones were the Spyders, which they don't make now. They have a mesh top, not leather, so they stay cool. Might have to check out some of their newest line though, now that my 2 Spyders are pretty well worn out. Puma makes some good driving shoes too, which I only tried when I couldn't find the Pilotis I wanted.
As for looking at Pilotis in a shop personally before buying, out here in NorCal, some of the tracks have them in their "pro shops." Piloti also has shown up with a vendor stall at races at Laguna Seca in the past. I'd bet they travel to other tracks.
As for looking at Pilotis in a shop personally before buying, out here in NorCal, some of the tracks have them in their "pro shops." Piloti also has shown up with a vendor stall at races at Laguna Seca in the past. I'd bet they travel to other tracks.
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03-10-2010, 10:27 AM
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I also have 4 pair of Piloti's.
1 DTM
1 Ingels
2 Turismo
Very, very comfortable shoes.
http://www.piloti.com/default.aspx
1 DTM
1 Ingels
2 Turismo
Very, very comfortable shoes.
http://www.piloti.com/default.aspx
03-10-2010, 11:54 AM
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I've owned 4 pairs of Piloti's in the last several years, and the most comfortable ones were the Spyders, which they don't make now. They have a mesh top, not leather, so they stay cool. Might have to check out some of their newest line though, now that my 2 Spyders are pretty well worn out. Puma makes some good driving shoes too, which I only tried when I couldn't find the Pilotis I wanted.
As for looking at Pilotis in a shop personally before buying, out here in NorCal, some of the tracks have them in their "pro shops." Piloti also has shown up with a vendor stall at races at Laguna Seca in the past. I'd bet they travel to other tracks.
As for looking at Pilotis in a shop personally before buying, out here in NorCal, some of the tracks have them in their "pro shops." Piloti also has shown up with a vendor stall at races at Laguna Seca in the past. I'd bet they travel to other tracks.
I saw them at Marshals last year before Xmas when they had that big SEMA time sale but they were all sizes for Shaq....
03-13-2010, 11:34 PM
#24
Race Director
NICE!!! Got my Piloti Protipito today from herrington and they are the $125 black/grey versions i had planned on buying soon but finally found them for a good price $95 shipped!
now just have to break them in :woot:
now just have to break them in :woot:
Last edited by dvandentop; 03-13-2010 at 11:37 PM.
03-14-2010, 09:26 AM
#25
Team Owner
The Piloti's I bought 3 years ago are so comfortable and good looking that I started wearing them all the time (they complement jeans nicely). And they wear like iron, I was surprised how durable they are.
I paid $75 for mine from AutoSport 3 years ago.
Tom
I paid $75 for mine from AutoSport 3 years ago.
Tom
03-14-2010, 10:32 AM
#26
Le Mans Master
I got mine at Spring Mt. That's a real good place to buy them for several reasons. One is.... you can use them within the next few minutes.
Larry
Larry
03-14-2010, 02:22 PM
#27
Instructor
These have got to be THE MOST COMFORTABLE shoes I've ever owned!! I think I'll try a couple other styles/colors now.
Why is this Z06 related, you ask? Well, aside from the cool design intended to assist heel-toe shifting, the black with "tifosi" red stitching will BEAUTIFULLY complement my new '09 2LZ's ebony seats with red stitching...
03-14-2010, 09:51 PM
#28
Burning Brakes
I have sebring's on right now infact.
A few observations about these shoes...
1. The leather shoelaces are crap, they'll break quickly on you.
2. They come in size 14, Awesome for my big feet.
3. As a "non-pro driving shoe" my Adidas driving shoes are better.
The Sebring's in comparison have much thicker soles, and are more normal daily wear/casual driving inspired. My Adidas are noticeably thiner and a bit narrower.
So if you're planning to wear these only when driving I'd say get another shoe.
If you planning on wearing these as a normal shoe, but want something more driving focused, then they're great.
A few observations about these shoes...
1. The leather shoelaces are crap, they'll break quickly on you.
2. They come in size 14, Awesome for my big feet.
3. As a "non-pro driving shoe" my Adidas driving shoes are better.
The Sebring's in comparison have much thicker soles, and are more normal daily wear/casual driving inspired. My Adidas are noticeably thiner and a bit narrower.
So if you're planning to wear these only when driving I'd say get another shoe.
If you planning on wearing these as a normal shoe, but want something more driving focused, then they're great.
Last edited by dagon138; 03-14-2010 at 09:54 PM.
03-14-2010, 10:16 PM
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I've owned 4 pairs of Piloti's in the last several years, and the most comfortable ones were the Spyders, which they don't make now. They have a mesh top, not leather, so they stay cool. Might have to check out some of their newest line though, now that my 2 Spyders are pretty well worn out. Puma makes some good driving shoes too, which I only tried when I couldn't find the Pilotis I wanted.
As for looking at Pilotis in a shop personally before buying, out here in NorCal, some of the tracks have them in their "pro shops." Piloti also has shown up with a vendor stall at races at Laguna Seca in the past. I'd bet they travel to other tracks.
As for looking at Pilotis in a shop personally before buying, out here in NorCal, some of the tracks have them in their "pro shops." Piloti also has shown up with a vendor stall at races at Laguna Seca in the past. I'd bet they travel to other tracks.
03-14-2010, 11:45 PM
#30
Le Mans Master
I have sebring's on right now infact.
A few observations about these shoes...
1. The leather shoelaces are crap, they'll break quickly on you.
2. They come in size 14, Awesome for my big feet.
3. As a "non-pro driving shoe" my Adidas driving shoes are better.
The Sebring's in comparison have much thicker soles, and are more normal daily wear/casual driving inspired. My Adidas are noticeably thiner and a bit narrower.
So if you're planning to wear these only when driving I'd say get another shoe.
If you planning on wearing these as a normal shoe, but want something more driving focused, then they're great.
A few observations about these shoes...
1. The leather shoelaces are crap, they'll break quickly on you.
2. They come in size 14, Awesome for my big feet.
3. As a "non-pro driving shoe" my Adidas driving shoes are better.
The Sebring's in comparison have much thicker soles, and are more normal daily wear/casual driving inspired. My Adidas are noticeably thiner and a bit narrower.
So if you're planning to wear these only when driving I'd say get another shoe.
If you planning on wearing these as a normal shoe, but want something more driving focused, then they're great.
I'll give you a better review once show season starts.....
http://www.endless.com/piloti-Mens-S...9M&ref=dp_cs_1
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03-14-2010, 11:53 PM
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03-15-2010, 12:28 AM
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For those within reach of Monterey, California, Piloti always has a booth at the Laguna Seca ALMS race (and the Red Bull Moto GP race) where you can try them on before buying.
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03-21-2010, 11:50 PM
#33
Le Mans Master
Broke out the Sebring's today and yes they are good looking and a fine driving shoe. As for the most comfortable, definitely not. The left shoe was digging pretty good into just below my left ankle and my feet were very happy when I finally took them off after wearing them for 4 hours. Hopefully it is just a case of needing to break in but for now......ouch! They are a very stylish shoe, however, and the natural color of the classic saddle was an excellent complement to my DSOM Z!!
