| Author | Message | ||
| rick catalano (Tatcat)
New member Username: Tatcat Post Number: 31 Registered: 9-2001 |
i think we need some photos of everyones feet in the shoes. i suppose mine are the largest 13. got them from continental in chitown. i must admit i've yet to wear them around an unsupecting public, i've promised the cats at the club i'll wear them in when Rubens wins a race, but my race buds think there ok and have even purchased theirs. the vintage are nice but the reds really let everybody know your there. do yours smell like a tire store? they're not very good for driving though. but i cant wait to wear them to a race. | ||
| John Bicsak (Funshipone)
Junior Member Username: Funshipone Post Number: 56 Registered: 1-2002 |
I had purchased some clown shows the other day, but when I got them home I said to my self, self you have lost your mind. Today I took them back, and exchanged them for the newer Vintage model Black with a red tongue, and small amount of red around edge of sole look very neat. I must also say very comfortable like slippers.I payed 79.95 plus wonderful Michigan sales tax. | ||
| Edward Gault (Irfgt)
Intermediate Member Username: Irfgt Post Number: 1146 Registered: 2-2001 |
Went to the mall today and they have some new Ferrari shoes that I have never seen. They are a lot less flashy than the racer ones. They are primarily solid red or black each with conservative trim . Deserve a look. | ||
| Frederick Thomas (Fred)
Member Username: Fred Post Number: 426 Registered: 2-2001 |
Now thats what I like, someone who can take a wise crack and not get all huffy about it. | ||
| Edward Gault (Irfgt)
Intermediate Member Username: Irfgt Post Number: 1143 Registered: 2-2001 |
You know I am a Joker. | ||
| Nika (Racernika)
Member Username: Racernika Post Number: 449 Registered: 12-2001 |
(sound of sharpening claws) LOL | ||
| Edward Gault (Irfgt)
Intermediate Member Username: Irfgt Post Number: 1138 Registered: 2-2001 |
You guys have to overlook Nika. She must have ridden the "Short Bus" to school. | ||
| Nika (Racernika)
Member Username: Racernika Post Number: 444 Registered: 12-2001 |
LOL They are shoes not hamsters!!! Wear them proud!!!! Nika  | ||
| Frank Parker (Parkerfe)
Member Username: Parkerfe Post Number: 802 Registered: 9-2001 |
I'd be careful when bending over while wearing those shoes. Someone may get the wrong idea. | ||
| Edward Gault (Irfgt)
Intermediate Member Username: Irfgt Post Number: 1134 Registered: 2-2001 |
I tried that, but when I got back to the car there were two pairs there. | ||
| Andrew (Mrrou)
Junior Member Username: Mrrou Post Number: 160 Registered: 3-2002 |
the shoes seem likje the perfect accessory as driving shoes..keep them in your ferrari and take them off when you get to where your going and put on ur regular shoes... | ||
| Edward Gault (Irfgt)
Intermediate Member Username: Irfgt Post Number: 1112 Registered: 2-2001 |
My racer Fila shoes AKA Clown shoes, are size 11 and are 4.5 inches wide at the widest point 4 inches back from the toe. I suggest anyone to get a half size larger than what you normally wear. These things have a very small opening and I had to get a Shoe Horn to put them on, or as my wife says, install them. | ||
| William Huber (Solipsist)
Member Username: Solipsist Post Number: 251 Registered: 9-2001 |
Uh...Jim, stay away from the CLOWN shoes. I know you have better common sense, save your cash for something you really need. DON'T GIVE IN TO THE F*CAR CLOWN SHOES! | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 359 Registered: 7-2001 |
Ok, I'm afraid I have to admit to considering some of these red racers. The soles on them look large, like a tennis shoe sole. Is that the case? I never drive my car in tennis shoes as the wide soles get in my way. Can someone tell me if these are "tennis shoe" wide? | ||
| Andrew (Mrrou)
Junior Member Username: Mrrou Post Number: 137 Registered: 3-2002 |
I finally took a look at those shoes on fila.com..they look kinda snazzy...maybe i'll pick up a pair..doubt ill wear it though | ||
| Marcus Adolfsson (Marcusadolfsson)
Junior Member Username: Marcusadolfsson Post Number: 63 Registered: 10-2001 |
http://filastore.fila.com/FerrariHome.jsp | ||
| John Bicsak (Funshipone)
Junior Member Username: Funshipone Post Number: 54 Registered: 1-2002 |
What do the Vintage models look like where can they be seen. | ||
| Marcus Adolfsson (Marcusadolfsson)
Junior Member Username: Marcusadolfsson Post Number: 62 Registered: 10-2001 |
I just got my shoes today (ordered both the F12002 and the Vintage models). No comments from strangers so far, but have never had that many people look at my feet! Not sure if I can get used to the clown shoes, they are not really my style. The Vintage ones are nice though. | ||
| John Bicsak (Funshipone)
Junior Member Username: Funshipone Post Number: 53 Registered: 1-2002 |
I was at the mall tonight and the salesman told me their were only so many Ferrari shoes made of each size and they were all sold out of all sizes, and he has already seen them on ebay for $150.00 what does form think should I buy a pair for collector item or pass. He also showed me a picture of new leather style coming out in a few months. | ||
| Nika (Racernika)
Member Username: Racernika Post Number: 399 Registered: 12-2001 |
LOL You know...I can't thank everybody enough here on this chat. I've been having a horrible time at the office lately - working like a dog and somehow a few chats on FC and I'm laughing.. ..........or maybe it's just the shoes But thank you all the same Nika www.racerchicks.com - my website - my prozac :o) | ||
| Jack (Gilles27)
Junior Member Username: Gilles27 Post Number: 93 Registered: 3-2002 |
Nika, It's important that your F-Filas get regular use. People tend to keep the mileage low, but if you baby them too much, the seals can harden on you... | ||
| Edward Gault (Irfgt)
Member Username: Irfgt Post Number: 996 Registered: 2-2001 |
Nika, all these people are so jealous that they do not have the fortitude to take the big step and get a pair of the Ferrari shoes and wear them. I wore them to a party Saturday night with a pair of black slacks and a red and black knit shirt and the people loved them, in fact a friend of mine bought a pair and dosen't even have a Ferrari. The shoe store in the Mall near me is sold out. | ||
| Nika (Racernika)
Member Username: Racernika Post Number: 398 Registered: 12-2001 |
But I still wear blue eyeshadow!! And earring so big that poodles can jumpt thru them.........oh my, and don't forget my BIG HAIR. But I'll tell you something......ALL of us in our thirties have those memories of the eighties! Oh gawd I may even have pictures! As for my shoes - I look at it like this - sometimes a Versace dress looks like a rag on me - other times it can be very stylish. These shoes ...um.......need a pair of black jeans and red tank top and they can work. They are certainly not as bad as those new runners I see that teenagers are wearing...like the ones that light up at each step! Now be nice Ernie!! LOL | ||
| Ernie Bonilla (Ernie)
Member Username: Ernie Post Number: 266 Registered: 11-2001 |
Nika I think that the fellas at your office where being polite cause they like girl in the shoes, and are still thinking "If I'm nice to her someday.........". LMOA!!!! Can you say "NOT!" Nika I still will tell you straight, I bet those shoes looked as good on you as the first time you showed up to school with Blue Eye Shadow on, hahahahaaaaaaa! Oh and Robert even though they didn't say it to your face I bet they where wondering why you drove the 360 instead of the little circus car that endless clowns emerge from. Cause at 6'7" I bet your pair look like you stole them from Ronald McDonald. HHhahahah!!!!!!! | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 673 Registered: 6-2001 |
Ha, if i ever race i can just wear my wrestling shoes. No one will know the difference, thanks rob. I'll just tell them that asics arent as popular brand of racing shoe. | ||
| Mitchel DeFrancis (4re308)
Member Username: 4re308 Post Number: 475 Registered: 6-2001 |
Well I still love my Fila Ferrari Vintage shoes. They are really comfortable and work well when I am driving the Ferrari. I think Nika can make any article of clothing look good! | ||
| William Huber (Solipsist)
Junior Member Username: Solipsist Post Number: 242 Registered: 9-2001 |
I went up to Ferrari of HOUSTON last week to check out the CLOWN shoes. $130.00 from the dealer. They will never grow on me, I just can't do it. I'm not going to be ENZO the CLOWN. It makes ya wonder what the old man would have thought. Here's an idea, a new Ferrari breakfast cereal called ENZO'S with crunchy little bit size Ferrari shields with a free F1 car toy in every box! Only $30.00 a box, kids. I just think the marketing is getting a little to strange. | ||
| Tino (Bboxer)
Junior Member Username: Bboxer Post Number: 68 Registered: 8-2001 |
I must confess, I just returned the Fila shoes to Fila and ordered the F Vintage instead. Wayyyy too funky (and difficult to put on) for me. | ||
| DONALD GRIESDALE (Griesdale)
New member Username: Griesdale Post Number: 30 Registered: 11-2001 |
Nika, these shoes are CDN $ 200.00 at FILA store in Vancouver on Robson St. ( about $ 1.99 US. Don. | ||
| Edward Gault (Irfgt)
Member Username: Irfgt Post Number: 972 Registered: 2-2001 |
I wore mine outside for the first time today also. I only use them on clear days. I received only one compliment, this from the stock boy at the grocery store who was in awe of them. They are really going to need some breaking in. I feel kinda like Monica on Friends when she bought the expensive boots. If the Shoe store won't let you test drive them in the store I would back away. | ||
| Nika (Racernika)
Member Username: Racernika Post Number: 392 Registered: 12-2001 |
Darn! These really ARE Ferrari Shoes!!!!! LMAO | ||
| Eric Eiland (Eric308gtsiqv)
Junior Member Username: Eric308gtsiqv Post Number: 244 Registered: 11-2001 |
Nika...sounds as if you need to call your local Ferrari dealer and schedule to bring the new shoes in for the recommended "break-in" service -- they will adjust the shoelace eyelets, change the laces, adjust the tongue to spec, and resurface the soles as part of this service. Don't pay the dealer price for the new laces, though -- T.Rutlands can beat their price! | ||
| Nika (Racernika)
Member Username: Racernika Post Number: 391 Registered: 12-2001 |
okay - my feet are sore - the right foot feels like I tied the laces too tight but they are loose. This afternoon seems people have warmed up to my footwear - many more compliments. Just that darn accountant told me to "turn them off - too bright" Sheeeesh! I'm NOT 6.7 or 250 lbs BUT I'm female and we practice giving "the LOOK" that normally instills fear in any being that crosses us! LOL | ||
| Cmparrf40 (Cmparrf40)
Junior Member Username: Cmparrf40 Post Number: 155 Registered: 3-2002 |
You can order these shoes over the internet at www.fila.com I have to admit I ordered a pair for my ferrari stuff collection, will I wear them? Well I am not 6' 7" 250 lbs, so I will have to think about that. (but my friends laugh at me anyway, so why not!) | ||
| Todd Chen (Tec)
New member Username: Tec Post Number: 26 Registered: 2-2002 |
Robert, LOL. Wish you had a picture of that! | ||
| Robert Jude Klein (Rjklein4470)
Junior Member Username: Rjklein4470 Post Number: 51 Registered: 3-2002 |
Well I must say that I have stayed out of this conversation too long, Yes I have a pair of the clown shoes, and one day for a joke i pulled the Joey from friends, I wore the clown shoes, black jeans red Ferrari jacket, and Ferrari golf shirt, with a Ferrari hat, and I drove my 360. Man I had my entire office holding thier side for about thirty miunuts. The shoes by themselves are very comfy, and I sport them, but then again I am 6-'7" and 250 Lbs. so who is going to tell me I have clown shoes on. | ||
| Hubert Otlik (Hugh)
New member Username: Hugh Post Number: 33 Registered: 1-2002 |
Casual Friday(s)? I guess working in science has it's upside. | ||
| Randy (Schatten)
Member Username: Schatten Post Number: 265 Registered: 4-2001 |
anyone else on this board and I doubt they could get away with wearing those shoes. but nika... well... *laughs* glad you had an entertaining day! | ||
| Martin (Miami348ts)
Intermediate Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 1772 Registered: 5-2001 |
LOL....everybody knows you are in trouble when you walk into the door  | ||
| Mr. Doody (Doody)
Junior Member Username: Doody Post Number: 133 Registered: 11-2001 |
i find wearing my bieffe to the office helpful for when we miss deadlines :-) doody. | ||
| Martin (Miami348ts)
Intermediate Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 1770 Registered: 5-2001 |
I wear a restraining jacket to work HA | ||
| Nika (Racernika)
Member Username: Racernika Post Number: 390 Registered: 12-2001 |
It's actually a straight-jacket Martin - we just TELL you it's a racing harness! ;) | ||
| Nika (Racernika)
Member Username: Racernika Post Number: 389 Registered: 12-2001 |
I don't Drink and Dress, Martin But I did forget I had a 9am meeting - ooooops But they liked my shoes | ||
| Martin (Miami348ts)
Intermediate Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 1766 Registered: 5-2001 |
..casual friday? It is casual friday everyday in Martin's office. Are there casual fridays at investment companies or are you wearing a suit with Filas Nika? | ||
| Martin (Miami348ts)
Intermediate Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 1765 Registered: 5-2001 |
Everybody thinks I am nutz when I come to the office with the racing harness still around my sholders | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 483 Registered: 9-2001 |
Well you wrestle with the pedals | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 1404 Registered: 12-2000 |
When I wear my racing shoes, everyone asks "Why would you wear wrestling shoes to work?" | ||
| Nika (Racernika)
Member Username: Racernika Post Number: 388 Registered: 12-2001 |
I didn't get them here - but I did call the dealer and they do have them........I don't think they should be more than $150Cdn. checked out their tracton earlier too (Thanks to it SNOWING here) Not bad - a bit chilly on the toes but then again - they are not winter boots. 2 more "cooools" and one look of "confusion" from the rest of the gang here | ||
| J. Grande (Jay)
Member Username: Jay Post Number: 279 Registered: 10-2001 |
Nika, I like them. Where did you get them in TO and how much? | ||
| Nika (Racernika)
Member Username: Racernika Post Number: 387 Registered: 12-2001 |
Well - it being Casual Friday here at the office I decided to wear my new Fila shoes - call it an experiment but I wanted to see if William's idea of these being "clown" shoes would carry over into the thoughts of my co-workers. Gas station attendant said "nice" but unfortunately he wasn't looking at my shoes. My parking lot attendant thought they looked "cool".(Was he trying to humor me? He said the same thing about my new Ferrari cell phone) The Chairman rolled his eyes when he saw the Ferrari logo (Hell - he wants to get a Ferrari 400 so we know he has no taste) My assistant called them "not ugly but beauty challenged" So there you have itso far, gentlemen - the day is not over so I'm sure to get more commentary. Nika in jeans, a black Ferrari sweater and BRIGHT #@#$! Ferrari SHOES |