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  1. Steve355F1

    Steve355F1 F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    Just came back from my first proper blast though the hills in the Emira. Brilliant fun.

    But one thing was obvious - I had completely the wrong shoes on. Not something I even thought about before I went, tbh.
    But now that I’m driving an old fashioned car I found that my left shoe was occasionally catching when I went to use the clutch.

    So, what do you lot recommend as a good, narrow, comfortable driving shoe?

    I want something that does the job but doesn’t make me look like a clown when I get out of the car (well, at least no more of a clown than I look anyway.)

    Cheers
     
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    Steve, My E-type has limited legroom, never had an issue with a pair of Sparcos or Adidas gazelles.($140)

    or you could go on the website.

    Classic driver, as various firms sell on their shoes /gloves.

    Or like many "fellows" drive bare-footed ....plenty of tribes have done it for 65,000 years .
     
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    Get a well-ventilated moccasin style, but it must have the sole wrapping up the heel. I often slip the shoes off and drive barefoot (so, no socks).
     
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  7. Arvin Grajau

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    Wouldn't you be a thong guy?
     
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    What driving shoes ...would a TRUE enthusiasts from SC-QLD suggest?:eek:
     
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    These are mine for the same reason as you and Rob as mine are size 11.
    As I am a clown I don't GAF what they look like as you're not going out to dinner in 'em.
    What Pat says is correct as well but the ones I bought are my going out to dinner Italian $240 jobbies.
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    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/192552191986?hash=item2cd50147f2:g:d5oAAOSwxHdbeRlp&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4KTv3mFbC0xa3TSbebw%2FXMnZ%2F5sANrAQd08UURPR0tW4Yg1FDjN47l2pFkS9Hyt1AOYymfWRqCPv15jE%2BMZeZMnmkkXLDUYmzsQcsQWlbw%2FVG7nbZ0yxPwqyftxf58%2Bi8%2Bw0GdqBUTzVtaTjH0U41d7q8Y9zBvoUkRLp5FWCqIQ%2BvUeY0voNz10uGXpjKeF9%2FTuJHL5EphssDNg3zMl1517D4Bgh%2BJqobU3Ib8YdY3N9YHkLidweM2wgcY3xbSoG43cdUbaM%2BR%2Fch1k%2BDoCk2FQ4LVa26%2FrwxxIzrIECV8Zr%7Ctkp%3ABFBMuvu46adi
     
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    Are they Crocidile boots?
     
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    Have a look at these Steve they’re great if you’re at the beach house and not a bad driver shoe(Swims){ATTACH=full]3550059[/ATTACH] Image Unavailable, Please Login
     

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    Nah they were the only things I could find for size 11+ and hereditary bunions..
    I can't drive the Morgan at all without 'em and clutch on Shagger is a pain..
    365 is ok without 'em.
     
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    They'd be a good thing Adrian.
     
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    $450!!!!!!!!!!!! For driving you car FT!
     
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    Thanks all. Some excellent ideas. I don’t have massive feet (size 10) but the shoes I had on today were obviously too wide and not suited to spirited driving in a manual car.

    Adrian, that is an interesting idea. I already have something like that at the beach house so may give them a go.

    These from the company Rob posted are pretty much exactly what I had in mind.
    Bit steep, though! :eek:

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    Carl has 3 sets ,red ,green and dark blue .
     
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    Rainbow flag shoes?
     
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    I don't know how this listing will come out for you but it's a broad range in Aussie:
    https://www.google.com/search?q=Mens+racing+driver+shoes+australia&sa=X&rlz=1C1VDKB_enAU1051AU1051&source=univ&tbm=shop&tbo=u&uds=G0wAQETdlv_49HgekqWLJTwcFFTBKWzAgUtCgTwsgueFlApXJpjoyr1z0osn6CdR5HrTWnw8cY4A&ved=2ahUKEwjH5vKy0YOAAxWjmlYBHc-jAa0Q1TV6BQgCELMB&biw=1536&bih=714&dpr=1.25
     
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    Yeah the most of the Moccasins look ok and not garish or priced for a millionaire
     
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    They’re very practical Simon .
     
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