Spring Mountain gear
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From: Va
Spring Mountain gear
Getting ready to head out in a few weeks (May 28-29) and trying to get everything ready. Any ideas on shoes? I own plenty of sandals and sneakers but I see they recommend driving shoes. Any ideas? Thanks guys!
Pro
Joined: Jun 2003
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Retro Motor Sport has some good deals on driving shoes. Comfy, too.
http://www.retromotorsportgear.com/Driving-Shoes-1.html
-bZj
http://www.retromotorsportgear.com/Driving-Shoes-1.html
-bZj
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Syracuse New York
Try a couple of the Outlets in Vegas before you head over to Spring Mountain, Puma is one, I believe Nike has a similar shoe, not a driving shoe but pretty much what you're looking for. Lightweight workout shoes work well too, but if not regular tennis shoes are OK. Just make sure they're comfortable to wear all day. Enjoy the new course layout!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Cary NC
Try a couple of the Outlets in Vegas before you head over to Spring Mountain, Puma is one, I believe Nike has a similar shoe, not a driving shoe but pretty much what you're looking for. Lightweight workout shoes work well too, but if not regular tennis shoes are OK. Just make sure they're comfortable to wear all day. Enjoy the new course layout!The second thing you want is a "roll back heel" where the heel flows in a smooth curve up from sole to rear of the shoe. If you get a shoe with a sharp ridge and 90-degree angle at the back of the sole, you'll feel it when resting your foot on the floor/pedal all day.
Try for a breathable material too. Your feet will sweat after a while.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Lake Worth FL
They also had many shoes to choose from at SMMS in their shop.
I put my GoPro in the back window looking over my shoulder. It worked very well.
Those guys will help with positioning as well.
You will have a blast.
I put my GoPro in the back window looking over my shoulder. It worked very well.
Those guys will help with positioning as well.
You will have a blast.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Commerce Texas
Puma makes great driving shoes at reasonable prices.
Used mine when I went to Spring Mountain a couple of months back....
Main thing is a thin sole so that you can "FEEL" the brake pedal on the ball of your foot and can roll over easily to the accelerator pedal for heel and toe.....
Used mine when I went to Spring Mountain a couple of months back....
Main thing is a thin sole so that you can "FEEL" the brake pedal on the ball of your foot and can roll over easily to the accelerator pedal for heel and toe.....
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Yorktown VA
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Puma makes great driving shoes at reasonable prices.
Used mine when I went to Spring Mountain a couple of months back....
Main thing is a thin sole so that you can "FEEL" the brake pedal on the ball of your foot and can roll over easily to the accelerator pedal for heel and toe.....
Used mine when I went to Spring Mountain a couple of months back....
Main thing is a thin sole so that you can "FEEL" the brake pedal on the ball of your foot and can roll over easily to the accelerator pedal for heel and toe.....
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Puma's
Bought these at Amazon and used them for the May 8th and 9th level 2. Worked great!!! $59 and free shipping
