Closs2sx

I need to get a good driving shoe that doesn't look bad so I can wear it in public anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks
Brett

MSG C5

I have a pair of Puma driving shoes and a pair of Adidas Goodyear driving shoes, however I don't think Adidas has their licensing agreement any longer with Goodyear.

The Pumas are nice and they also have specific ones for BWM and Ferrari. There are also Corvette-specific driving shoes with the Corvette script, etc. Google search by images will provide many results.

Freaked Ls3

Piloti's I hope I spelt that right

soulsea

OMP Tecnica Evo

Bill Dearborn

I have a pair of Pilot's that I have been using for about 6 years. They are suede and don't look terrible on your feet if you go someplace to eat. However, they aren't something you would wear unless you were driving the car at some sort of event. The soles are thin so you can feel the pedals and they aren't made for standing on your feet for long periods of time or walking across a stony surface. Definitely not something you would wear to the mall to walk around for a couple of hours.

Bill

Snorman

If you're looking for a good driving shoe that won't be clumsy on-track and that will allow you the flexibility to heel-toe downshift, then Pumas or Sparcos are a good choice. These will be thin-soled shoes, so not really that great for spending a day walking around the paddock, but good in the car.
I have a pair of Sparco 77's that I wore to Spring Mountain and will wear karting and they are available on Amazon.
S.

VT_Z06

Puma Speedcats or Driftcats. Both driving shoes (not "racing shoes, however) with good style, colors, and construction. I've got 3 pairs. But, not fantastic for long walks and being on your feet for hours.

schaibaa

I use the piloti spyder s1 suede shoes, don't look terrible in public and are reasonably supportive/etc. They are not super performance oriented, but a good balance.

h3mpking

Honest question, why would someone need a purpose built driving shoe?

rsalco

Pedal feel, foot resting angle, no last to potentially hang up on or between pedals, and to a lesser extent ankle support. True race shoes also often have heat protection [radiated through floor and/or firewall].

h3mpking

Thanks

schaibaa

In addition to above, most of them have a rolled and subtle heel so that you can activate the pedals more accurately.

Lakeway

I have the Piloti Prototipos...like them a lot.

MSG C5

Plus, they just look cool when you stop for food during a club cruise.

BTW, Sparco also makes some nice driving shoes. A Google Images search under best driving shoes will produce some nice options.

Bill Dearborn

Some people use wrestling shoes.

Bill

Closs2sx

thanks for all the responses I will check them out as I am going to spring mountain

WaFp

Got the Sparco Esses and love them. Awesome track shoe and good enough to walk around in. Even get compliments from folks.

Flyboy22

I've tried Puma's and the Sparco 77, but the Piloti Spyder takes the cake in my opinion. Very well made, comfortable, and actually supports your foot if you happen to also walk in them in addition to driving

They are very expensive. But FWIW, Piloti's were what almost all the instructors at Spring Mountain were also wearing...

mirage2991

walmart special on sale snickers for 20 bucks…I tried "driving shoes" and most are to narrow for me to do heal toe…it was getting very frustrating until I realise I could heal toe with my workout snickers just fine, even flip flops and just about any shoes OTHER than my racing shoes…they were simply to narrow for me…
The cheapy walyworld works out pretty good, they don't have enough padding to be a good work out shoe but that translate into a better pedal feel, yet I can wear them all week end long and be ok

Operations

I have purchased about every brand looking for the best fit.
Here is what I learned, most make a very good shoe. Amercan brands like Simpson are tailored towards drag racing, and are not what you want.

Majority of good road racing gear is produced for European market. Once you identify the brands/models like Sparco, Piloti, etc., it really gets down to what fits. Like most of "off the rack" race suits, race shoes are made for European shaped men, I.e. Narrow feet.
I wear a 12D shoes, a PilotI 13M worked for me.