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      10-22-2012, 10:29 PM   #45
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I know this is trying to be a show 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.
I love this post.

But what do you suggest for those of us that are embarrassed by what we drive (see my cars on the left) and want something to cover our face?
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I love this post.

But what do you suggest for those of us that are embarrassed by what we drive (see my cars on the left) and want something to cover our face?
This?



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      10-22-2012, 10:39 PM   #47
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Prefer these Ferragamo Driver Moccasin



have these ck's very comfy



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When I wear sandals or flip flops. I take em off and drive barefoot!
This. I have very large feet and the sandals have a tendency of getting stuck in really bad positions.
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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.
Same.. almost happened to me once :P

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When I wear sandals or flip flops. I take em off and drive barefoot!
Exactly what I do
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When I wear sandals or flip flops. I take em off and drive barefoot!
this.

all the people that are voicing disdain for flip flops are from weird areas where they wouldn't wear flip flops.
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Need I say more????
nobody wears those here. that is what you people wear here to the beach while on vacation and look like clowns. typically with a puka shell necklace.
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nobody wears those here. that is what you people wear here to the beach while on vacation and look like clowns. typically with a puka shell necklace.
Who is "you people" ?
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Who is "you people" ?
i'm assuming you are from england or surrounded by people from england that wear those contraptions you posted, thinking they were flip flops.
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i'm assuming you are from england or surrounded by people from england that wear those contraptions you posted, thinking they were flip flops.
You know what they say about assumptions.....
And if you must know the photos are from a US website. And no I have never worn these.
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Flip flops are a big no go for me when driving on the autobahn.
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Cleats. It helps really dig in and get traction.
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i'm assuming you are from england or surrounded by people from england that wear those contraptions you posted, thinking they were flip flops.
Let's be fair... people in the UK generally wear these:

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This?
HAHAHAHA!

Looks just like the helmet I wear when the wife and I are getting frisky
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      10-23-2012, 12:02 PM   #61
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Let's be fair... people in the UK generally wear these:

but no, we don't, it's too bloody cold!
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I'm surprised none of you guys wear heels! I personally wear 5 inch heels while driving. I also wear socks. I'm a socks with heels kind of guy.
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I was driving with Sandals the other day and it was terrible...

Mainly using the clutch was the biggest problem, because the angle of my foot would cause the sandal to dig into my foot.

So then it was barefoot
Agree 100%...

Sidenote: anyone have issues with there floormats getting in the way when you engage the clutch? I constantly have to adjust it.
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There are these things called "driving loafers" that are shockingly good for driving.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Driving_moccasins
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If it's a warm spring or summer day: barefoot with sandals under my seat.

For spirited driving: Cole Haan or Puma driving shoes.

Track: Puma race shoes

Judge away for driving my DCT M3 barefoot, it doesn't bother me a bit. It was a bit of a PITA to drive my 6MT Cayman barefoot, but the M3 is no different than normal around town.
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I know this is trying to be a show 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.
Agree 100%.
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