Driving shoes

[Skinwarrior]

I’ve had my Emira for about 3 months now and I love it.

I haven’t owned a manual in 12 years so I no longer have my old driving shoes.
I’m not an expert in heel-toe but I’m trying to get better. I’m not planning on tracking the car.

I’ve been mostly wearing some leather sneakers but I don’t love them because the sole is studded.

What is your preferred shoe with the Emira?

Any opinions about the following types of shoes:
- indoor soccer shoes
- boxing or wrestling shoes
- “barefoot” shoes (Xero, Vivo)
- Piloti driving shoes
- Puma speedcats or other Pumas

 

[Beachbum]

Hi-Tec Squash

 

[cyanmauve]

What is your preferred shoe with the Emira?

Any opinions about the following types of shoes:
- “barefoot” shoes (Xero, Vivo)

They seems to be well made and fit my feet well. I am a fan.

 

[Tokion]

I believe their all online, bjt i never had an issi returning because of a size mismatch. They run a little big, I generally wear a size 13 and depending on the shoe, I had to drop down to a 12 or 11.5.

Toe-trimming nay make heel-and-toe somewhat more painful

 

[seriously]

https://www.nike.com/t/killshot-2-leather-mens-shoes-72M7D1

I like the Nike kill shot 2. I happen to have them anyways as a casual sneaker and they are my favorite driving shoe. Slim and a smooth bottom give me the most control and feel.

 

[Nova]

Second vote for Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 shoes. They are no longer sold in the US but plenty of importers ship them to the US - lots on eBay shipped directly from Japan. I like these because they are fashion shoes that happen to be great for driving.

 

[Toomanyloti]

In my Emira Auto I can and do wear anything including rigger boots!!
Elan and Exige are impossible to drive without narrow shoes without a welt. Had sparcos in the past now got Puma Drift Cats.
They are brown and leathery so look like normal shoes. As far away from anything sporting or ball sports orientated nonsense.

 

[Beachbum]

Second vote for Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 shoes. They are no longer sold in the US but plenty of importers ship them to the US - lots on eBay shipped directly from Japan. I like these because they are fashion shoes that happen to be great for driving.

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Whilst looking at those on their site, saw these:

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www.onitsukatiger.com

Going to give them ago as soon as they get a price drop. Black Friday, UK January Sales

 

[frazzer]

I have Piloti Lemans in UK size 7.5, I actually find them too narrow to H&T easily and a slightly wider shoe helps me get more side of the foot, rather than a full heel, for the blip.

 

[Nova]

Whilst looking at those on their site, saw these:

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www.onitsukatiger.com

Going to give them ago as soon as they get a price drop. Black Friday, UK January Sales

Yea, the rounded heel design should work really well for driving.

 

[Medic518]

Adidas Samba OG or Spezial. Both very similar, but different variety of materials and colors. 33 different colors on the OG, 22 different colors on the Spezial. The Gazelle is good too, with 28 different colors. However, the soles on the OG and Spezial seem to be a little thinner.
I have a pair of Adidas Busenitz, they are awesome, but I don’t see them on the adidas site anymore..

 

[NicolasB]

Merrell Trail Glove 5 versus my everyday Asics. Much more narrow, rounded heel, still comfortable.

 

[digilotus]

I like Puma drift cat / speed cat / future cats with a rounded heel that doesn't "hook" on the carpet. They also have a narrow, low profile sole that gives plenty of room in smaller pedalboxes with reasonable clutch feel. For track work, its Alpinestar's auto range for me.

 

[Gilach]

Custom made, on another level.

VitalloFlex Driving · Schuhmanufaktur Hackner

www.schuhmanufaktur-hackner.de

 

[crestima]

Well this thread pushed me over the edge lol. I got these the other day. I have not driven in them yet, but as far as fit...I wear a 12 US in most tennis shoes like Brooks, but my dress shoes are 11.5 and so I figured these would be move glove like in fitting so i ordered the 11.5 and yes they fit well, but I would not want them any smaller. I have a pair of trail running shoes that fit like this too, have to wear very thin socks but can hike in wet or dry and will not get any blisters cause they fit perfect.

Got the very same ones.

 

[scc.131.fe]

Piloti black friday prices are up.

 

[VL3X]

Piloti black friday prices are up.

Good lookin out! I asked my wife for the black AF Corse shifts. Of coruse they're limited and not part of the sale.

 

[Clam]

Picked up these Pilotis due to the narrow pedal box on the Emira and they've been worth every penny. Well made, very contouring to your foot, and great for driving.

 

[Skinwarrior]

Custom made, on another level.

VitalloFlex Driving · Schuhmanufaktur Hackner

www.schuhmanufaktur-hackner.de

Wow- those are another level! They "start" at over a 1000 Euros.

 

[jimshadow]

Vandel. They are awesome!

VANDEL - Gentleman Driver Footwear

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[djprov431]

I've found that my Alpinstar motorcycle shoes work rather well -- and blend in pretty nicely...but you can get them with a few color splashes if you prefer other than all black. Comfort, traction, and feel are great, highly recommend! (note that they're not stiff like work boots - they're meant to allow excellent feel of the controls)