[DanA_F99_1977]

Can anyone suggest a good place online to buy a pair of good driving shoes? What brand names are good? I will be using them for road course driving. Thanks in advance!

 

[sconi]

Hi Dan,

Strangely enough, I remember someone on the z06vette.com mentioning he was switching to tennis shoes because the Z06 is setup for heel & toe! I read that within the past week. Try scanning on heel and toe or driving shoes. No Blue bomber yet?

 

[FRISKY]

Stroud Safety Equipment in Oklahoma City.

http://www.stroudsafety.com

Good equipment, low prices for the quality. I have a custom fire suit, shoes, gloves and 5 point harness from them.

Carl

 

[DanA_F99_1977]

Thanks, I'll check it out.

Dave, I have wide bottom sneakers that I use now. THey are great for reaching both pedals but I think that driving shoes would give me much better feel for the pedals. I want to try them.

 

[sconi]

Hi Dan,
That was the reason why that person was switching to tennis shoes. A better feel. But hey, you've got enough toys. give the driving shoes a shot. :cheers: Hell, buy em both! :-D Let us know what works best for you.

Dave

 

[DJWorm]

R shoes

Try Simpson or Sparco, many different styles. Many good distributors, OG Racing and Northwoods Motorsports come to mind, also IO Port Racing on the west coast. Racers Wholesale has a good web site.

I've occasionally forgot my R shoes at local autoX. I found that worn out boat shoes with thin soles are almost as good as R shoes and better than sneakers. I've found that sneaker soles are sometimes to bulky on the sides and actually catch pedals etc.

And a safety note...heaven forbid a fire.. either in the car or a flaming pool of fluids you may have to run thru. Nylon sneakers will melt in 2 seconds!!!! Leather will shrink but will protect you almost as well as nomex.

Thats why I never wear panty hose while flying!!!!!!!!!

 

[Lambinator]

You will probably find that racing shoes with their narrow soles are too narrow to get good heel and toe capability on a production car such as the Z06. Try before you buy if you can.

Another alternative (for track days, not for racing) is wrestling shoes.

 

[Subdriver]

Simpsons factory site:
www.simpsonraceproducts.com
I find I have trouble toe heel shifting in normal tennis shoes because my heel catches on the tunnel. I haven't tried my racing shoes yet, but believe they will be better for me.
Ffen

 

[GOLD72]

I have a much better feel for the gas pedal with my western style lizard skin boots ( the only dress shoes I own!! ) than my casual wear tennis shoes. The tenny shoes catch the tunnel too much and thus keeps me from being as smooth with the throttle. I would have guessed prior to the vehicle purchase that the opposite would be true.

GOLD72

 

[maverick]

I've worn Simpson for years, you have to get used to them due to the narrow soles, but when you do the feel is really good. I carry mine and switch to them while driving all the time due to the feel that you get.

 

[tjfees]

Try:

http://sportscar-parts.com/

 

[DJWorm]

Shoes

Sparco, Simpson

Dealers, OG Racing, Northwoods Motorsports, IO Port

 

[fcalmes]

OOPS!! Sorry, these are for Viper owners.

 

[bigsapper]

OOPS!! Sorry, these are for Viper owners.

I must be dense...I don't get the clown shoe jokes. :-?

ChrisG

 

[DJWorm]

Clarabell's clodhopper's

The Viper has been discribed as resembling a clown shoe when viewed from above

 

[bigsapper]

Re: Clarabell's clodhopper's

The Viper has been discribed as resembling a clown shoe when viewed from above

Ahh, capisco. Grazie.

ChrisG

 

[hcvone]

I have a pair of Piloti driving shoes that I got when living in Europe, I believe that Mid America sells them. Very comfortable.

 

[Zippy]

Frank: LMAO!!!:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Zipster

 

[VPRKLLR]

The question here is, Are you going to use them for racing or for better feel while everyday driving?

If for everyday use, try a pair of Ralph Lauren or some sort of Italian shoe, they are made of leather and are slip-on with rubber soles. These shoes are extremely comfortable and of excellent quality. Try Battaglia.