Driving

[Kurt]

Does anyone actually wear driving shoes? I've only just heard that such things exist?

I don't think I've sen driving gloves since The Professionals.

 

[Beagle]

Does anyone actually wear driving shoes? I've only just heard that such things exist?

I don't think I've sen driving gloves since The Professionals.

Lewis Hamilton and his pals do:rascal:

 

[Dub]

Does anyone actually wear driving shoes? I've only just heard that such things exist?

I don't think I've sen driving gloves since The Professionals.

They are supposed to give you a better feel for the pedals. They are like crap slippers though and I wouldnt wear them. I dont know anyone who does although I do know someone who bought a pair and never used them.

Some women wear flats for driving but that's more sensible than driving in heels, you should try it, your calfs get a fair workout so I dont blame the gals for doing that.

 

[Jack]

Not specifically driving shoes but I have a pair of trainers specifically for driving for my wee job. Slightly neater fit than the ones a wear generally.

I don't wear driving gloves.

On a related point. Do your feet get bigger/longer as you grow older?

I was a size 8 since a teenager. About 10 years ago they've started growing again and I've sneakered up to a size 10! What's that about? I thought I'd stopped growing at about 17!

 

[dmn1989]

I have a pair of Puma trainers for driving on track. Similar to what Jack said they are thinner so better on the pedals.

 

[greencol]

Does anyone actually wear driving shoes? I've only just heard that such things exist?

I don't think I've sen driving gloves since The Professionals.

Driving shoes were more common in the 50's -60's when brakes & pedals could be a bit 'remote' for want of a better word. Heel & toe was more in vogue too. Not easy with heavy shoes/boots.

Same with driving gloves. Most vehicles now have a steering wheel made of leather/synthetic non slip material. In the days of the solid wood/steel wheels they used to slide about in your hands.

 

[Dub]

Not specifically driving shoes but I have a pair of trainers specifically for driving for my wee job. Slightly neater fit than the ones a wear generally.

I don't wear driving gloves.

On a related point. Do your feet get bigger/longer as you grow older?

I was a size 8 since a teenager. About 10 years ago they've started growing again and I've sneakered up to a size 10! What's that about? I thought I'd stopped growing at about 17!

Evolution Size 8 is a bit girly for a man your size so nature probably stepped in to help you out.

 

[Ice Warrier]

Judging by my Dad, it's just your lugs that keep growing as you get older. Something to look forward to:

Driving shoes were supposed to give you a better feel for the drilled aluminium pedals of your sports car. And avoid a gentleman marking the heels and soles of his John Lobb hand made Oxfords.

Not sure why folk get these as a "fashion" item. The soles would wear out in about five minutes if you actually walked on the pavement in them.

 

[Kurt]

On a related point. Do your feet get bigger/longer as you grow older?I was a size 8 since a teenager. About 10 years ago they've started growing again and I've sneakered up to a size 10! What's that about? I thought I'd stopped growing at about 17!

There's a subject!Inhave a really high instep making shoes sizes a pain [literally].Added to that my mum insisted in buying me shoes that were too big "so that I would grow into them" when I was a kid resulting in me clenching my toes up.Recently, i've biten te bullet and started to buy decent shoes and looking after them properly to make sure they last and I get my money's worth and its actually got fun - although I feel abit like her from Sex in the City for getting interestsed in the subject.Robert Elms is quite good on this and all the brands, etc...But to answer your question, yes!

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Judging by my Dad, it's just your lugs that keep growing as you get older. Something to look forward toriving shoes were supposed to give you a better feel for the drilled aluminium pedals of your sports car. And avoid a gentleman marking the heels and soles of his John Lobb hand made Oxfords. Not sure why folk get these as a "fashion" item. The soles would wear out in about five minutes if you actually walked on the pavement in them.

Lagre ears and the hairs that need contolled. Lots to look forward to.John Lobb? Oooh! Suits you, sir!

 

[HenryLB]

I drove into the back of this bloke (quite slowly) about ten years ago and when he got out of his car the first thing he did was remove his driving gloves. Oh fuck, I thought. And lo and behold he was a total bellend. Mind you, I had just driven into the back of him.

 

[Dub]

Judging by my Dad, it's just your lugs that keep growing as you get older. Something to look forward to:

Driving shoes were supposed to give you a better feel for the drilled aluminium pedals of your sports car. And avoid a gentleman marking the heels and soles of his John Lobb hand made Oxfords.

Not sure why folk get these as a "fashion" item. The soles would wear out in about five minutes if you actually walked on the pavement in them.

We agree on something :yas:

I drove into the back of this bloke (quite slowly) about ten years ago and when he got out of his car the first thing he did was remove his driving gloves. Oh fuck, I thought. And lo and behold he was a total bellend. Mind you, I had just driven into the back of him.

Years ago a bloke drove into the back of my car, I was raging when I got out because I was late for work. The boy put his hands up and said "Sorry mate, I was looking at the bird dressing the window over there" I followed his pointing finger and to be fair she was a pretty tasty sort. I couldn't be angry with the guy after that and we had a bit of a laugh about it.

My car was still a write off though.

 

[Kurt]

I suppose the modern equivalent is te branded stuff by Ferrari and Porshe et al.

It quite funny to see someone get out of an old Ford dressed head to toe in branded Porsche gear!