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Anubis
12-19-2003, 01:16 AM
For me, its all about the samoa. Light and comfortable. a classic.

http://www.zappos.com/images/A/Adidas142/38640-p.jpg

what shoes do you guys wear when driving?

Muzzy
12-19-2003, 01:28 AM
worn out Globe Chet Thomas IVs, Reefs, Vans or my really worn out etnies

importtuner
12-19-2003, 01:48 AM
reebok classic. lightweight, good toe!

Zenki_S14
12-19-2003, 01:55 AM
I sell these Pumas at my store. http://motorsport.puma.com/products.jsp?id=28& and http://motorsport.puma.com/products.jsp?id=30& , We have them in different colors, though. They're comfortable as hell.

D1drifter
12-19-2003, 02:16 AM
Phat farms...Light and stylish:boink:

aznpoopy
12-19-2003, 07:29 AM
whatever shoe i'm wearing at the time...

new balance running sneakers circa 1998 ... yes i still have them and i still wear them ^^ . bostonian work slip ons ... like driving in slippers. sketchers black boots ... like driving on wood blocks. it's like driving 3 different cars.

ONYX S-13
12-19-2003, 08:48 AM
I used to be sponsered by by osiris shoes so i wear those all of the time....I have to be careful while driving cause i have a size 13 foot and big puffy shoes on...2 days ago when i was shifting i hit the clutch and the brake at the same time...I just startin laughing, but it sucked too....Good thing i wasn't flooring it anywhere and shifting fast or i prolly would have jerked the car pretty hard.:)

fastpace
12-19-2003, 09:18 AM
my very comforable nike airmax, the running ones. very nice and light shoe, but I really like driving without shoes. :D

Muzzy
12-19-2003, 11:18 AM
yea....size 13 also...so i can only drive witm my skatin shoes.

nike or any other shoe is a monster

i cant even get pumas cuz my foot is too big!!

Dousan_PG
12-19-2003, 11:24 AM
adidas gran prix

or

vans slip ons
http://www.rakuten.co.jp/smt/img1004568220.jpeg

DRFT
12-19-2003, 11:35 AM
nike dunks (white/navy)

S14TiNMAN
12-19-2003, 01:00 PM
yea, im down with dunks for driving too. light and comfortable. although i just wear whatever im wearing, usually some basketball shoes or some runners. skate shoes are coo too. and we cant forget about them adidas. alrite peace!

airsoft
12-19-2003, 01:01 PM
New Balance 804

rubbers all gone =[

airsoft
12-19-2003, 01:01 PM
New Balance 804

rubbers all gone =[

aznpoopy
12-19-2003, 01:08 PM
airsoft : we got the same shoes... lol. mine's worn out about the same too. peeling on top.

Heartwork
12-19-2003, 01:40 PM
the best shoe ever made since '94
Etnies Sal 23
i have about 7 of them
http://www.etnies.com/skate/footwear/sal23/01_black.jpg
http://www.etnies.com/skate/footwear/sal23/02_black^grey^gum.jpg
http://www.etnies.com/skate/footwear/sal23/07_navy^gum.jpg
http://www.eternalsnow.com/images%202003/shoes/small/EnsalS.jpg

Rennen
12-19-2003, 02:15 PM
OK, I will let you guys in on my secret.

Silver Series(now called 2xs I think?) velcro from walmart. The most comfortable shoe ever, spray painted chrome for JDM bling factor. But seriously, they were $9.62 with tax, velcro on tight in seconds, and have supersoft soles. The real soft soles let me feel the pedals like I was barefoot, but they have more grip than my foot. Proven to take off 1 second on an AutoX course:D

I currently own 3 pair: one white, one black, and one spray painted chrome(the driving shoes)

If I were to ever spray paint em yellow and put stickers on them, I would be unstoppable. (Yellow=fast)+(Stickers=fast)=National Solo II champion

-Matt

revat619
12-19-2003, 03:01 PM
Its all about the low chucks. Mine are nice and worn to, so they're quite flexible and they still have a lot of grip.

It's either those or my running shoes. Mizuno Wave. Pretty comfortable to. They're not as flexible as my chucks, but they have more grip.

vodka
12-19-2003, 03:39 PM
Some K-Swiss, a pair of Adidas Shelltoe Superstar low tops, or my Jordan Retros

Warwick5s
12-19-2003, 05:00 PM
New Balance 991's. oh, so comfy. damn light too.

Chernobyl
12-19-2003, 05:24 PM
Either Puma Top Winners, DC Tens, or Globe Mojos.... pretty much whatever is on my feet when I leave the house.

mastalee
12-19-2003, 08:46 PM
Originally posted by revat619
Its all about the low chucks. Mine are nice and worn to, so they're quite flexible and they still have a lot of grip...

Unless you break them in like you have. Other than that if you are not careful they can pop off your ankle during rough driving.

My choice are the High Top Monochrome Chuck Taylors.
http://www.merchantmanager.com/lastpair/pics/m3310.main.jpg

Those Somoa's look nice, but I have wide feet so they may not look so good. I will have to see those in person.

black s13
12-19-2003, 10:09 PM
im wearing Piloti monacos. met a guy at a bmw meet that had them, and i liked how they looked, so i bought them. then found out that theyre fire proof (full nomex lining) and have reenforcement for heel-toe and shit like that. i love em.

thelinja
12-19-2003, 10:34 PM
http://www.journeys.com/images/products/family/480704.jpg

airsoft
12-19-2003, 11:29 PM
aznpoopy: our shoes own ! i have a hole too ! check it out !

airsoft
12-19-2003, 11:30 PM
nevermind, can't see it =[

:(

Exessive26
12-20-2003, 10:06 AM
Some light weight, "gor tex" North face shoes are what I rock!

mistaanime
12-20-2003, 10:16 AM
nike air jet flight...

pruto
12-20-2003, 12:36 PM
socks... well, sandals, then sometimes i take off the sandals and just drive with my socks on. it hurt if you do it for too long, but its the best feel :eek: illegal in most tracks, but who cares if you're just messin' around rite?

irc. its illegal in the US to drive with open toed shoes/slippers due to some really outdated reason and i love open toed shoes. :rolleyes:

DRFT
12-20-2003, 01:02 PM
my dunks

http://www.stress.no/images/Image_Prod/nike_dunklow_meny.jpg

aznpoopy
12-22-2003, 08:11 AM
airsoft : mad 1337 shoes T_T ....

it's all about the horribly worn down bottom making it SOO easy to twist that right foot heel onto the gas. the holes only improve aerodynamic function! but my feet get cold in the winter cuz the cold air goes right through :P

240trainee
12-22-2003, 10:24 AM
Speedwell (http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/444399/c/69.html) I wanna try these. 40 bucks and free shipping, can't beat that!!

Bbandit
12-22-2003, 12:13 PM
Originally posted by Dousan_PG

vans slip ons
http://www.rakuten.co.jp/smt/img1004568220.jpeg

right on!
i have three of em in different colors.
they are great and cheap!

SINxSELEKTAH
12-22-2003, 12:54 PM
i've noticed pro drivers rock wrestling shoes :confused:
http://www.coaches-choice.com/usrimage/live2pinred275.jpg

Stee Flo
12-22-2003, 04:04 PM
Originally posted by Dousan_PG
adidas gran prix

or

vans slip ons
http://www.rakuten.co.jp/smt/img1004568220.jpeg
Classic and their Spicolli aproved!
http://www.fast-rewind.com/ridgemonthigh1.jpg

OldSklS13
12-23-2003, 12:12 AM
barefoot y0!

old_s13
12-23-2003, 01:36 AM
Yet again, I ask... IS THERE ANYONE WHO CAN TOP ME?

I think not.

The shoes? DUKES, they are old skate shoes from back in the day.

Use? Over 7 years of automotive tomfoolery at its best.

I have wrenched, slid, burned out, you name it.. I've done it in these shoes. AND whats even better, is that I still have them and refuse to throw them away. I actually bought an extra set back in the day, except for some reason.. they are not wearing-in as snugly as this set. Its just not the same unless its WORN into the shape of your foot. Its like a pair of jeans that fit snug, there's nothing like them.

Okay.. enough talk! Here are the images.

http://www.clearcorners.com/dukes1.jpg

http://www.clearcorners.com/dukes2.jpg

Thats right, top suede is completely faded to hell. Bottom sole is next to near GONE if it wasnt for a bit of shoe goe to help seal things back into life. My clutch pedal really killed the left shoe.

I own you ALL!!!!!!!!!!!

240trainee
12-23-2003, 07:35 AM
Originally posted by old_s13
Yet again, I ask... IS THERE ANYONE WHO CAN TOP ME?

I think not.

The shoes? DUKES, they are old skate shoes from back in the day.

Use? Over 7 years of automotive tomfoolery at its best.

I have wrenched, slid, burned out, you name it.. I've done it in these shoes. AND whats even better, is that I still have them and refuse to throw them away. I actually bought an extra set back in the day, except for some reason.. they are not wearing-in as snugly as this set. Its just not the same unless its WORN into the shape of your foot. Its like a pair of jeans that fit snug, there's nothing like them.

Okay.. enough talk! Here are the images.

http://www.clearcorners.com/dukes1.jpg

http://www.clearcorners.com/dukes2.jpg

Thats right, top suede is completely faded to hell. Bottom sole is next to near GONE if it wasnt for a bit of shoe goe to help seal things back into life. My clutch pedal really killed the left shoe.

I own you ALL!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice!!:bowdown:

Phlip
12-23-2003, 08:27 AM
My favorite shoe; the Adidas Shelltoe and pick one:
Superstar - Basic low top shelltoe
Ultrastar - Low top shelltoe big leaves for the logo, front and back
Pro Model - Basic high top shelltoe
Pro Shell- Pro Model with a velcro strap around the ankles

... Pick a color, I have like 12 pairs of the various shelltoes in some hard to find colors. When it comes to them as a driving shoe, they are sturdy enough and still narrow enough to drive effectively in too, it's just convenient that they happen to be my favorite line of shoes too.

No Motiv
12-24-2003, 03:20 PM
the best shoe ever made since '94
Etnies Sal 23
i have about 7 of them

What the F*ck those shoes suck, i pray that you dont skate cuz then you wont seem as stupid to me, first off they are UGLY second they are really bulky, 3rd......they are just horrible for skating....some cheap ass shit.......

Lakai staple 2's
Converse All stars
NIke Dunks

Heartwork
12-24-2003, 03:33 PM
Originally posted by No Motiv
What the F*ck those shoes suck, i pray that you dont skate cuz then you wont seem as stupid to me, first off they are UGLY second they are really bulky, 3rd......they are just horrible for skating....some cheap ass shit.......



calm down man, everyone has different shaped feet :rolleyes:
they are just shoes!

i've skated in those shoes ever since they came out back in the mid 90's and love them...very simple design, nice padded ankle support.... Etnies were one of the first skate shoe company and i think their shoes are quite solid.....i
and u think they are bulky?!? :confused:

look at the skate shoes of today!!!! they are like friggin basketball shoes

dmaestro
12-24-2003, 04:37 PM
http://www.zappos.com/images/385/124385/52117-p.jpg

Speedwell Lemans II, I like em but they look like a bowling shoe. Can't really where them out unless you wear khakis.

And they're made for driving sooo yea :w00t:

-E-
12-24-2003, 04:53 PM
http://www.eniety.com/pichost/pic/c1_1.jpg

steedsta
12-25-2003, 07:59 AM
i wore lugz to dd6, very quick response because of the hard sole and since im 5'4" it evens out my arms to steering wheel and legs to pedels a little so does the 1/2 inch pedal plates. the booster chair i took from dennys really gives me good height also.

nismo skyline
12-26-2003, 02:20 PM
my pumas or my work boots, there pretty comfortable and i can "feel" the pedals easier

Brian
12-26-2003, 04:43 PM
http://24.59.109.135/pichost/pic//100_0002.jpg
Gola shoes. NICE!

WilloW
12-27-2003, 02:21 AM
DC, Addidas and Etnies.

MorganS13
12-27-2003, 02:46 AM
Doc Martens :D .. j/k

actually i get around fine in just about any pair of tennis shoes, usually Nikes in my case.. I have a couple older pairs of Zoom Airs that i wore down from tennis that have a real nice feel to them.

HiPSI
12-27-2003, 11:06 AM
Merrell Jungle Moc slipons. i've got the soles so worn out that i get a nice feel out of them and they now weigh nothing:D

silnv
12-27-2003, 12:09 PM
DVS - Central
DVS - Highland
Reef and DC sandals

balmo
12-31-2003, 01:10 AM
nike air cortez

EchoOfSilence
12-31-2003, 04:17 PM
Originally posted by importtuner
reebok classic. lightweight, good toe! Originally posted by Rennen
OK, I will let you guys in on my secret.

Silver Series(now called 2xs I think?) velcro from walmart. The most comfortable shoe ever, spray painted chrome for JDM bling factor. But seriously, they were $9.62 with tax, velcro on tight in seconds, and have supersoft soles. The real soft soles let me feel the pedals like I was barefoot, but they have more grip than my foot. Proven to take off 1 second on an AutoX course:D

I currently own 3 pair: one white, one black, and one spray painted chrome(the driving shoes)

If I were to ever spray paint em yellow and put stickers on them, I would be unstoppable. (Yellow=fast)+(Stickers=fast)=National Solo II champion

-Matt

haha classics own... and the $7 walmart shoes are nice for breaking ($7 here, man)

240Driver39
01-01-2004, 11:52 AM
Adidas Shelltoes... good for driving..

thx247
01-01-2004, 12:20 PM
Some old airwalks I have that I pulled the soles out of. Even more comfortable now. Had them...5 years? BOOYA

mistaanime
01-01-2004, 01:43 PM
hahaha wut did you try to do Old_s13? Super Glue the sole together on the bottom? heheh nice.:D

Takumi
01-02-2004, 10:16 AM
The Lugz Funkmaster Flex driving shoes. Haha....j/k.

White Adidas T-Mac II's and some random pair of Sketchers. They're not driving shoes, but that's just uh...the only pairs I wear. The best shoes for driving that I've ever had was the only pair of New Balance that I ever bought.