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    Ideal drivng shoes for heel-n-toe?

    Got any good suggestions/leads/links to find some ideal driving shoes that is perfect for heel-n-toe? I can't do proper heel-n-toe with shoes that I wear. Believe it or not, I usually drive bare foot or with socks only and shoes tucked away.



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    I tend to be a barefoot driver also. Cuz I'm usually wearing flip-flops but they don't usually stay on unless I'm walking.

    Can't say if these are good or not, they just look cool http://www.6pm.com/puma-bmw-ms-drift...161114015242:s
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    Sweet! I was googling around and found the same Puma site. Nice shoes but I'm hoping these could give me the same feel like when I'm driving with bare foot.



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    Barefoot driving is illegal here... I used to like it quite a bit tho.

    Piloti driving shoes are sweet , I have a pair, the heels are rounded to roll nicely on the floor while pushing pedals. Doesn't go to heel toe exactly but they do work great.
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    Probably far from ideal but I just wear Vans while driving (and in general like 99% of the time). They have pretty thin soles so I can feel the pedals pretty well. Never really tried driving in any other shoes, since I've been wearing Vans for the last 8 years or so.
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    this comes back to mind whenever I think of Vans.

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    Lol. I just like them because they're cheap, relatively durable, and don't really stand out much. Super comfortable too. I just buy a new pair every year or so, it's nice to never think about what shoes to buy haha
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    Quote Originally Posted by dannyzabolotny View Post
    Lol. I just like them because they're cheap, relatively durable, and don't really stand out much. Super comfortable too. I just buy a new pair every year or so, it's nice to never think about what shoes to buy haha
    I always liked the feel of vans driving. I dislike thicker shoes like dress shoes or running shoes.
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    I wear boat shoes with very little sole/support. They are flat bottom and very light. They seem unconventional for a good shoe to drive in, but I wear them 90% of the time and I like the feel.

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    Ive heard some driving instructors say similalr to the Vans/boater thing - thin sole light shoes - loafers even.

    Again the rounded heel of the fancy driving shoes is a nice feature though. And if youre tracking and might have to exit the car in urgent circumstances, something like Vans are not ideal foot protection. Great for street daily tho.
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    Yep my boaters are borderline loafers. Hell I golf in them too, people think im crazy... So comfy and practical!

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    And as a side effect, you also look like an eccentric rich man when you wear boat shoes all the time. Pair that with a nice pink polo shirt and people will think you're a millionaire.
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    Hehee .. can you do heel-n-toe with big work boots?



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    Piloti driving shoes are good for DE work.
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    Mini used to have an accesories line with some nice driving boots. Every once in a while a pair pops up on eBay.

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