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