eccsmk
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posted on 8/5/08 at 07:53 PM |
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footwear for 7 driving
i wasn't sure where to put this so i dropped it here
i just wondered what the best footwear is for driving my little indy as im a big foot (size 11)
and i cant brake and clutch at the same time with any of my trainers on
strange question i know
thank you for looking
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mackei23b
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posted on 8/5/08 at 07:57 PM |
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Looks like some race boots or similar as they are narrower than a trainer.
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blakep82
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posted on 8/5/08 at 07:57 PM |
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a pair fo racing boots are narrower than trainers... you might look a bit pretentious at petrol stations, and whenever you get out the car though...
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eznfrank
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posted on 8/5/08 at 07:58 PM |
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If you don't fancy going for proper sticky driving shoes you could try some of the Adidas Goodyear trainers, they tend to be a bit slimmer and
have a bit of a motorsport feel to them
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PeterColeman
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posted on 8/5/08 at 07:59 PM |
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Same car here, same foot size!
My Nike trainers are quite narrow and I can control the pedals fine. If I had my comfy Converses on, no chance.
Failing that, I've done well with race / kart boots (kart boots are cheaper), but in the end it's a question of who'll see your feet
at the end of the journey - my red racing boots have often provoked a little scorn...
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eccsmk
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posted on 8/5/08 at 08:00 PM |
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cheers folks ill google round see what i can find
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im not too worried about people seeing my in race boots as ill be wearing a tutu lol ![](/images//smilies/bigsmile.gif) ![](/images//smilies/bigsmile.gif) ![](/images//smilies/bigsmile.gif) ![](/images//smilies/bigsmile.gif) ![](/images//smilies/bigsmile.gif) ![](/images//smilies/bigsmile.gif) ![](/images//smilies/bigsmile.gif) ![](/images//smilies/bigsmile.gif)
[Edited on 8/5/08 by eccsmk]
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pif
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posted on 8/5/08 at 08:03 PM |
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same car, same size feet.
and funnily enough got a pair of the addidas goodyears and they are great even though they are a 12 but very slim and sticky.
but they are yellow, canary yellow, but ..
$18 on a recent trip to florida. truly locost
been a bit of a rush job really, bodged it all together in just 5 1/2 years.
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Paul TigerB6
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posted on 8/5/08 at 08:04 PM |
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I went for a set of proper black Momo race boots myself. If you look around you might find some that arent quite so obvious so you dont look like too
much of a burk at the petrol station. The yellow momo logo was under my jeans so they werent too bad although i drew the line at wearing them into the
pub - took spare shoes for that
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philw
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posted on 8/5/08 at 08:10 PM |
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I always buy Puma daps as they seem to have thin soles and keep your feet narrow( if this make sense) so you get good feel from the pedals.
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welderman
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posted on 8/5/08 at 08:21 PM |
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yep small trainers for me, mine are tatty old puma ones noe, i remember the time i took it out for a test drive with my rigger boots on, after the
sole lip got stuck behind the brake pedal, i never did that again, redline bouncing off limiter, s#at myself.
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philw
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posted on 8/5/08 at 08:24 PM |
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Yeah, i have done exactly the same thing![](/images//smilies/shocked.gif)
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Triton
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posted on 8/5/08 at 08:40 PM |
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Puma cat trainers are jolly damn fine to drive in with soles like their race boots...even 300 miles in a T4....
Mark
My Daughter has taken over production of the damn fine Triton race seats and her contact email is emmatrs@live.co.uk.
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BenB
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posted on 8/5/08 at 09:01 PM |
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Original style Converse boots work for my size 14s ![](/images//smilies/smile.gif)
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Johneturbo
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posted on 8/5/08 at 09:07 PM |
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one size fits all
[Edited on 8/5/08 by Johneturbo]
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locoR1
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posted on 8/5/08 at 09:10 PM |
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I'm a tight git and prefer to spend my spare cash on the car so its Lonsdale trainers for me replicas of the Addidas Goodyears ![](/images//smilies/bigsmile.gif) ![](/images//smilies/bigsmile.gif)
I've also got some sparco race boots which are great for driving but bloody murder if you stand on a stone so don't tend to use them very
often.
Dave........
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eccsmk
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posted on 8/5/08 at 09:14 PM |
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quote: Originally posted by locoR1
I'm a tight git and prefer to spend my spare cash on the car so its Lonsdale trainers for me replicas of the Addidas Goodyears ![](/images//smilies/bigsmile.gif) ![](/images//smilies/bigsmile.gif)
I've also got some sparco race boots which are great for driving but bloody murder if you stand on a stone so don't tend to use them very
often.
Dave........
which Lonsdale trainers are they???
thanks muchly
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locoR1
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posted on 8/5/08 at 09:24 PM |
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quote: Originally posted by eccsmk
which Lonsdale trainers are they???
thanks muchly
Your a tight git as well then ![](/images//smilies/bigsmile.gif) ![](/images//smilies/bigsmile.gif) ![](/images//smilies/bigsmile.gif)
The ones that look like the Addidas Goodyears ![](/images//smilies/tongue.gif) ![](/images//smilies/tongue.gif)
I can take a picture of me Trainers if you want?
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eccsmk
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posted on 8/5/08 at 09:29 PM |
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was scouting google but cant find them
ooh yes im a tight git when it comes to clothing/footwear ![](/images//smilies/bigsmile.gif) ![](/images//smilies/bigsmile.gif) ![](/images//smilies/bigsmile.gif)
beer and cars tho thats another story
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locoR1
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posted on 8/5/08 at 09:32 PM |
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Mine are the same as these:
Linky
Cheaper in Peterborough probably about £15 - £20 in Sports and Soccer
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eccsmk
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posted on 8/5/08 at 09:37 PM |
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i might wear my jeans with shalow pockets at the weekend and go shopping
although aren't there some kit manufacturer open days on mmmmm![](/images//smilies/bigsmile.gif)
thankyou
for the info ![](/images//smilies/smile.gif)
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Kriss
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posted on 8/5/08 at 10:12 PM |
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Puma Speedcats
Race style soles and look fine with jeans etc too.
I got a pair brand new on ebay for £36
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niceperson709
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posted on 9/5/08 at 12:51 AM |
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Dunlop volleys, light , cheap and comfortable what more could you want?
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thepest
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posted on 9/5/08 at 05:37 AM |
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Squash shoes ususally do it for me, the base is solid but do not extend outwards like addidas. Ask to look at a pair next time you're in the
sports shop
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speedyxjs
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posted on 9/5/08 at 07:06 AM |
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I have size 12 feet
Cant you just drive with no shoes on?
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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Agriv8
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posted on 9/5/08 at 08:04 AM |
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quote: Originally posted by speedyxjs
I have size 12 feet
Cant you just drive with no shoes on?
13's here ( or a wide 12.5 ) i have some thin soled trainers for dossing about.
Also have some spacro race boots when going for a proper blat / track.
will look into some of those lonsdales though.
regards
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