Do you feel that you have to be wearing the "right" shoes to be driving your X? I feel that I do best with my old Rockports, comfy, light with a thin sole to let me feel the pedals just right.
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favourite shoes to drive the nsx?
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Ferragamo's for me! Actually, I really enjoy driving my X in either my Etnies sandals (just "cruuuuuiisin) or my Converse All-Stars...both are shoes I wear with "comfortable" clothes...
The Ferragamo's and all that crap is for "serious occasions" in which I usually don't enjoy the 'x' AS much
Good question though
The Ferragamo's and all that crap is for "serious occasions" in which I usually don't enjoy the 'x' AS much
Good question though
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If they would allow it at HPDEs, I would remove by Simpsons and drive with cotton socks. I have Momo pedals (drilled not clipped) that allow me to heel-toe without shoes.
JAM said:I wear sandals that I slip off once in the car, for "feel" ...barefoot is the way to go as far as I am concerned
Likewise...
Steven 91 Blk/Ivory
thats the primary reason I wear sandals. and once on the highway with no need to stop suddenly, I enjoy putting my left foot up in the corner of a rolled down window and just relaxing and enjoying the Florida Sun.
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I keep a pair of Cole Haan driving mocassins in my trunk for nice long Sunday drives. They feel great.
NevSX
I keep a pair of Cole Haan driving mocassins in my trunk for nice long Sunday drives. They feel great.
NevSX
For me it is a pair of comfy tennis shoes like Nikes. But they have to be narrow. The kind of shoes which bulge way out to the side near the big toe keep my left foot from fitting in the gap above the dead pedal (between the footwell wall and the clutch) and instead has to be slid underneath the pedals.
So while I just wear black tennis shoes (which I would wear to work anyway even if I didn't drive my NSX to work), they are the right shape of black tennis shoes for the NSX.
Chip
So while I just wear black tennis shoes (which I would wear to work anyway even if I didn't drive my NSX to work), they are the right shape of black tennis shoes for the NSX.
Chip
As a big fan of Puma, I love the following shoes for driving!! For some reason, I find it extremely difficult to drive the car in my sandals...
I like my Sparco Race shoes for track/autocross events. I would have to agree with Brian 2by2 for everyday shoes, Salvatore makes the best
Aaron
Aaron
Driving bare foot, from the driveway to park
the car inside the garage after washing it, seems very "strange" to me. The muscles just don't seem to "know" how hard to press the clutch or the brake. Sandals or shoes with thick soles also confuse me and I cannot do precise shifts. I guess it is just a matter of getting used to it.
Those who drive barefoot, do not your feet start to hurt after a while?
the car inside the garage after washing it, seems very "strange" to me. The muscles just don't seem to "know" how hard to press the clutch or the brake. Sandals or shoes with thick soles also confuse me and I cannot do precise shifts. I guess it is just a matter of getting used to it.
Those who drive barefoot, do not your feet start to hurt after a while?
Where are all the Cowboy boots??? j/k I actually hate wearing anything but tennis shoes. I've worn dress/casual shoes and I hate it. Especially my Kennoth Cole style square toed boots/shoes.
j/k I actually hate wearing anything but tennis shoes. I've worn dress/casual shoes and I hate it. Especially my Kennoth Cole style square toed boots/shoes.i have Kenneth Cole Square toes...they're not very comfy though in the achille's (back of foot) region!
As far as barefoot: my left foot hurts after a long drive hitting the clutch (the next day its bruised).
And Gotta LOVE Salvatore~!!
As far as barefoot: my left foot hurts after a long drive hitting the clutch (the next day its bruised).
And Gotta LOVE Salvatore~!!
What Salvatore shoes are you guys talking about? Can you give me a specific model, or better yet a URL to some on the web that include a picture? You guys have got me interested.
Chip
Chip
Here is my favorite shoes for driving NSX
It is fit, flexible & thin enough to feel the feedback from the pedal.
http://store.yahoo.com/otomix/ad20tkdshoes.html
It is fit, flexible & thin enough to feel the feedback from the pedal.
http://store.yahoo.com/otomix/ad20tkdshoes.html
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Salvatore Ferragamo...very high end loafer style shoe (also slippers, boot-type, boat shoes, etc).
www.ferragamo.com
They're very expensive (Gucci/Prada range) but WELL worth the price...moreso than the above mentioned shoes!
www.ferragamo.com
They're very expensive (Gucci/Prada range) but WELL worth the price...moreso than the above mentioned shoes!
So sue me, I'm a traitor
TigerNSX said:As a big fan of Puma, I love the following shoes for driving!! For some reason, I find it extremely difficult to drive the car in my sandals...
Reminds me a related shoe having a for brother a red and white Viper 
That also explains the whole "drive naked" thing. And if you go that way, you don't want to have shoes to destroy "the look".JAM said:for "feel" ...barefoot is the way to go as far as I am concerned
Oh, regarding effer's reference, what would a shoe topic be without a re-post of this photo:
You can view it in its original context here.
Is it legal in your states to drive barefoot? It's not in WA.
Personally, having had to slam on the brakes in more than one car, I think it's a good call. I'd have hurt myself, or perhaps not hit the brakes hard enough, if I were barefoot.
Personally, having had to slam on the brakes in more than one car, I think it's a good call. I'd have hurt myself, or perhaps not hit the brakes hard enough, if I were barefoot.
That's a popular urban legend. It's not illegal to drive barefooted in CA. From what the CHP officer said, he doesn't think it's illegal in any state.
nsxtasy said:That also explains the whole "drive naked" thing. And if you go that way, you don't want to have shoes to destroy "the look".
Oh, regarding effer's reference, what would a shoe topic be without a re-post of this photo:
You can view it in its original context here.
Is that the new M Roadster???
Just kidding....
Aaron
Puma has a line of driving/race/casual shoes. They are pretty trendy looking and are designed for driving. The only downside is that they aren't fireproof so you can't use them with your Nomex racing suits etc. Anyway, they are comfy and excellent for driving in.
If not those shoes, I typically wear indoor soccer shoes.
edit: doh, I didn't see someone already posted photos of the Pumas. Mine are similar to above, but they are suede and also version in hi-tops.
If not those shoes, I typically wear indoor soccer shoes.
edit: doh, I didn't see someone already posted photos of the Pumas. Mine are similar to above, but they are suede and also version in hi-tops.
Indoor soccer shoes? How about outdoor soccer cleats? The cleats would slide right into the holes on drilled pedals, giving extra grip onto the pedals when going around corners!kenjiMR said:
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so comfy!
