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Are my feet too big? Getting comfortable with the 308

Discussion in '308/328' started by Fairview, Jun 24, 2011.

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  1. shawxhurst

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    #26 shawxhurst, Jun 25, 2011
    Driving shoes are expensive - I vote for new feet!
     
  2. DGS

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    #27 DGS, Jun 25, 2011
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    I could dislocate an ankle trying to heel/toe my Alfa Spider.
    (I did have the rubber cover pop off the brake pedal a couple of times.)

    The one car I just couldn't drive was a Fiat 850 Spider -- I couldn't hit only one pedal at a time. ;)
    (It's not just the pedal size -- it's the lack of space around them.)
     
  3. Hans

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    #28 Hans, Jun 25, 2011
    My room mate in collega, half a life ago, used to have a Suzuki Alto that I couldn't drive. In second gear, the shifter would be jammed in my knee-pit (err, is that what it's called- the backside of your knee?)

    No such problems in the GT4 - plenty of room for me in that one...
     
  4. Peter

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    #29 Peter, Jun 26, 2011
    Wow, all you guys are big! :)

    I wear size 9, but only 5'7" and 135 lbs!

    With that size of shoe, I have no problems with the pedals (in a GT4).
     
  5. Peter

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    #30 Peter, Jun 26, 2011
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  6. jsa330

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    #31 jsa330, Jun 26, 2011
    5'-10", 190 lbs., size 9 1/2 D, no problems with any but wide-sole gym shoes. The offset pedal placement has never bothered me.
     
  7. ME308

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    #32 ME308, Jun 26, 2011
    hard to ignore..but they are o.k.
    it`s the white socks that keep me thinking :D :D

    anyway, seems you fit perfectly in your car !
     
  8. Fairview

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    #33 Fairview, Jun 26, 2011
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    Peter,

    Thanks for taking the photographs. That is really instructive and helped me analyze what is going on.

    Now I see the problem. I am trying to keep my left foot perpendicular on the dead pedal. When I do that, the width of my shoe means that it also contacts the clutch pedal. So your picture gives me a solution- I'll try leaving my foot at an angle, then simply pivot to perpendicular when using the clutch.

    You picture helps with something else- I didn't realize there is a heater vent down there, which caused me to go out and look and there is one on the passenger side as well. Both were closed on my car.

    I did order a pair of new Piloti driving shoes yesterday- nice black leather. I may not need them now. Can I trade them for your slippers? I already have plenty of white socks.

    Best regards,
    Jeff
     
  9. italianjoe

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    #34 italianjoe, Jun 26, 2011
    I am with you ...........lot of big guys in small cars.......i would like to see a few of them in a older fiat 500......lol........
     
  10. GrayTA

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    #35 GrayTA, Jun 26, 2011
    I am 5-8, 165, size 10 shoe. I find that the Puma Ferrari shoes fit and work wonderfully. Its actually a pretty regular thing that I drive my car with combat boots on too, so that I can drive and prefer with the driving shoes should come as no surprise.....




    PDG
     
  11. furnacerepair

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    #36 furnacerepair, Jun 26, 2011
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    I had the same problem driving unless I would wear a certain pair of shoes. I put in a set of drilled alum pedals that are narrower than the stock rubber pads. Now I don't have any trouble no matter what shoes I wear. I know the purists don't like these but it sure helped me out with my wide feet. I also like the way they look.
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  12. gil308

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    #37 gil308, Jun 26, 2011
    6'1", 180, Size 11...I wear narrow shoes (Ecco or Sketchers). Sneakers are too wide.

    Get a pair of narrow shoes and you will be fine. You will learn how to "comfortably" adjust your driving position.
     
  13. GrayTA

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    #38 GrayTA, Jun 26, 2011

    My car came with the drilled pedals, so that may be a reason I dont face the same problem.... I hadnt considered that when I made my earlier post.




    PDG
     
  14. Peter

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    #39 Peter, Jun 26, 2011
    They work best in the winter time with the heater on, keeps my left leg extremely hot and my right leg tepid :)

    Nope! In fact, those slippers are so comfortable, I've left the house once with them on!
     
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