Footwear M style

mrkhanna16 · 10-22-2012, 12:53 AM

I prefer to operate my vehicle using sandals due to the orange county way of life. Do you guys ever drive with sandals? What are the performance differences between shoes and sandals? Anways feel free to post pics of you driving shoes, driving sandals

, or just your feet in general

///M Lifestyle

MRSSIIM3 · 10-22-2012, 12:54 AM

I prefer racing sneakers to be honest. It gives me the best pedal feel and allows me to modulate the throttle the best.

Z K · 10-22-2012, 01:06 AM

I would never want to drive with sandals. With a manual transmission, you'd have a hard time feeling the clutch engagement and on all cars have a terrible time modulating the throttle and brake pedal.

Also, if your sandal slipped off or got caught under/over a pedal, you'd be screwed.

izzyM2 · 10-22-2012, 02:01 AM

When I wear sandals or flip flops. I take em off and drive barefoot!

Xcelrrate · 10-22-2012, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MRSSIIM3

I prefer racing sneakers to be honest. It gives me the best pedal feel and allows me to modulate the throttle the best.

I love me my Vibram Five finger shoes when I Track/ AutoX/ Cruise my beast. If anyone know barefoot technology, you'll know what I mean.

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Originally Posted by Z K

I would never want to drive with sandals. With a manual transmission, you'd have a hard time feeling the clutch engagement and on all cars have a terrible time modulating the throttle and brake pedal.

Also, if your sandal slipped off or got caught under/over a pedal, you'd be screwed.

I respect this statement and you are right in every way....

BUT.... aside from my statement above... I DO wear my Sanuk flip flops quite a lot when just droping the kids off school.. groceries if ever in the ///M and what not... AND Yes.. I always look down and wonder how I do it.. But you know what, I would not be shy to Track in them IF you dared me to

Gee, I hope my last sentence earns me the Dumbest line award... But just saying... I could do it.. Heal toe and all.. Really

Vibram FTW!

heres a pic of me and my son rocking our Vibrams

Majdnoon · 10-22-2012, 03:00 AM

I wear whatever I happen to be wearing that day. Loafers, work boots, sandals, whatever. Though I'll drive barefoot when I'm in sandals lol. My preferred shoes are the sports type of shoes, like Pumas or Fila or those types of footwear.

Xcelrrate · 10-22-2012, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by izzyM3

When I wear sandals or flip flops. I take em off and drive barefoot!

If you do it bare foot, you really gotta try some Vibrams..

gatorfast · 10-22-2012, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by izzyM3

When I wear sandals or flip flops. I take em off and drive barefoot!

Exactly what I do. Flip flops are way too unstable to drive with, much easier barefoot!

Ghetto2315 · 10-22-2012, 07:32 AM

Jersey Shore. FlipFlops here.

ussoldierforhire · 10-22-2012, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by izzyM3

When I wear sandals or flip flops. I take em off and drive barefoot!

Ditto. Sneakers or barefoot. Never with the sandal on. I feel like it could slip or get stuck somewhere.

Brucewonder · 10-22-2012, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by izzyM3

When I wear sandals or flip flops. I take em off and drive barefoot!

i thought i was the only one that did that...glad to know im not alone lol

barefoot or shoes all the way

Donbona · 10-22-2012, 07:52 AM

Sandals/flipflops = GAY

THE TECH · 10-22-2012, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Donbona

Sandals/flipflops = GAY

+1

Ghetto2315 · 10-22-2012, 08:32 AM

Donbona + The Tech + Last Night = GAY

haha

Seriously though, what is wrong with sandals/flip flops?

Donbona · 10-22-2012, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghetto2315

Donbona + The Tech + Last Night = GAY

haha

Seriously though, what is wrong with sandals/flip flops?

Need I say more????

THE TECH · 10-22-2012, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghetto2315

Donbona + The Tech + Last Night = GAY

haha

Seriously though, what is wrong with sandals/flip flops?

Besides a shoe like that being unsafe to use with a manual trans, nothing.

Krozi · 10-22-2012, 08:50 AM

Pilotis all day.

davesaddiction · 10-22-2012, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by izzyM3

When I wear sandals or flip flops. I take em off and drive barefoot!

If you must wear sandals, this is the safe/smart way to go. I got rear-ended once (in my old car) by a girl wearing flip-flops - she went for the brake and her foot slipped.

The recent trend of super-light running shoes is a good thing for drivers; I'm guessing many of these would be perfect for feeling your way around the pedals.

Mike V8 · 10-22-2012, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by izzyM3

When I wear sandals or flip flops. I take em off and drive barefoot!

+1

weaksauce · 10-22-2012, 09:08 AM

I wear flops all the time and drive 6MT. Heel/Toe downshift every once and a while in them as well. Never had a problem. I usually don't drive too hard while wearing them though.

Ghetto2315 · 10-22-2012, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Donbona

Need I say more????

Based on that picture, our definition of sandals/flipflops are different. I wouldn't be caught dead wearing those if the ground was covered in burning coals and that was my only option

davem3fan · 10-22-2012, 10:29 AM

I know this is trying to be a shoe thread, but your skill set should allow you to drive the same no matter what you are wearing.

Insisting that you can only drive with a certain kind of footwear is a myth you sell to yourself. Winter snow boots would qualify as an exception.

Driving barefoot can help you gain more finesse and sensitivity, regardless of whether it is "legal" in your jurisdiction.

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Z K Major General 1889 Rep 5,506 Posts Drives: E90 M3, G20 M340i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (3)	I would never want to drive with sandals. With a manual transmission, you'd have a hard time feeling the clutch engagement and on all cars have a terrible time modulating the throttle and brake pedal. Also, if your sandal slipped off or got caught under/over a pedal, you'd be screwed.
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Majdnoon Welek Ya Kelb 33 Rep 139 Posts Drives: 1998 E36 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	I wear whatever I happen to be wearing that day. Loafers, work boots, sandals, whatever. Though I'll drive barefoot when I'm in sandals lol. My preferred shoes are the sports type of shoes, like Pumas or Fila or those types of footwear.
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Donbona Lieutenant Colonel 167 Rep 1,659 Posts Drives: E93 M3 DCT 2008 Join Date: May 2009 Location: London UK iTrader: (0)	Sandals/flipflops = GAY __________________ M3 E93 DCT, Space Grey,BC HB29 Forged Deep Concave Wheels, Ericsson Amuse F/R Bumper, Evolve Full Exhaust System, INTRAX Coilovers, STOPTECH BBK, Performance Steering Wheel,Custom Red/Black Leather Seats,///M3 \|\|Bimmerpost M3 Car Of The Month May - 2010SOLD 2010 R35 GTR
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Krozi Colonel 167 Rep 2,736 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 ///M3 Alpine White Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoFla - Bonita Springs iTrader: (24)	Pilotis all day. __________________ 2008 E92 ///M3 Alpine White//Fox Red//6MT// Florida Bimmer - Join us on FaceBook!
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weaksauce Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 240 Posts Drives: 2011 e93 M3 6MT AW Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	I wear flops all the time and drive 6MT. Heel/Toe downshift every once and a while in them as well. Never had a problem. I usually don't drive too hard while wearing them though.
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davem3fan Captain 186 Rep 722 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Sedan Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Philly Metro iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 [0.00] 2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d [0.00]	I know this is trying to be a shoe thread, but your skill set should allow you to drive the same no matter what you are wearing. Insisting that you can only drive with a certain kind of footwear is a myth you sell to yourself. Winter snow boots would qualify as an exception. Driving barefoot can help you gain more finesse and sensitivity, regardless of whether it is "legal" in your jurisdiction. __________________ Dave Flogaus CCA #123862 11 E90 M3 Sedan DCT 94 E36 325is M-Tech (S50) Last edited by davem3fan; 11-01-2012 at 08:55 AM.. Reason: typo
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