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Racing Shoes, nice alternative found |
Trekkor |
Jul 13 2004, 11:51 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
I'm looking for some nimble shoes, right?
I go to the race track and look at the $120-$180 pairs. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) The guy says: " Let me give you a little advice. Go buy wrestling shoes. They are exactly the same as karting shoes". I went to SportMart in Vacaville on Sat afternoon and found Nike's for $40. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif) Very good fit. They feel like stiff socks. I put them on in the parking lot and drove to Winters, over the hill on 128 to Lake Berryessa and into Napa. SPIRITED ALL THE WAY. Look out. KT |
Joe Ricard |
Jul 14 2004, 06:25 AM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
Yup and if you want to whipp someones ass you are all set. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif)
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Aaron Cox |
Jul 14 2004, 08:22 AM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
heheh, my racing shoes
*converse all stars *vans old skools...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
Randal |
Jul 14 2004, 12:04 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
QUOTE wrestling shoes Do they have rubber soles and if so how thick? We need a picture Mr. T. |
URY914 |
Jul 14 2004, 12:17 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 123,027 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
I've seen guys wearing them at autox's. Always found it odd that a Mustang driver needs to change shoes to drive the course. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
But I guess it looks faster, therefore it is faster... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif) Paul |
jandro62 |
Jul 14 2004, 01:04 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 104 Joined: 4-June 04 From: Texas Member No.: 2,156 |
Yeah, the wrestling shoes are pretty much the same thing. Alternatively, Puma has started selling speedcats through local retailers, and they are basically a lowtop racing shoe, and more comfortable imho than the wrestling shoes all around.
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djm914-6 |
Jul 14 2004, 04:04 PM
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Happiness is: Getting on the road Group: Members Posts: 1,864 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Burlington MA Member No.: 248 Region Association: None |
What about the Piloti that Griot's Garage has been pushing? They look ok though my preferance is a leather moc style.
Normally I just wear my well broken in Sperry Boat Shoes. |
jandro62 |
Jul 14 2004, 04:49 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 104 Joined: 4-June 04 From: Texas Member No.: 2,156 |
The piloti's look a little bulkier to me, but I don't know about their comfort level.
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TimT |
Jul 14 2004, 06:30 PM
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retired Group: Members Posts: 4,033 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Wantagh, NY Member No.: 313 |
QUOTE What about the Piloti that Griot's Garage has been pushing? I had pilotis...there is nothing about them makes them any better or worse than any other driving shoe Ive owned... but please dont buy them from Griots...Im sure you can get them for much less than the price you see in griots... that is if you want to buy them Ive seen lots of guys use wrestling shoes at DE's Aisics etc.. You cant race with wrestling shoes... well maybe you could, but if they ever scrut you you may be SOL |
seanery |
Jul 14 2004, 06:50 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
Simpson Lowtops are reasonable at $79 list
Simpson Lowtops (IMG:http://www.simpsonraceproducts.com/catalog/shoes/images/x_lowtop.jpg) |
Mueller |
Jul 14 2004, 07:03 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,150 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
thanks for the link Sean...those are pretty reasonable...and they have Nomex® liners, which the wrestling shoes do not have (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)
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jgiroux67 |
Jul 14 2004, 07:03 PM
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Guitar Shredder Group: Members Posts: 593 Joined: 4-June 04 From: Turlock, CA Member No.: 2,157 |
If you want good racing shoes that are cheap go with the adidas tuscany gt, monza, or monaco. They can all be had for under $80 and they look great. The tuscany's are lowtop but the monza and monaco are high tops.
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drew365 |
Jul 14 2004, 07:12 PM
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These are the good old days! Group: Members Posts: 2,004 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Sunny So. Cal. Member No.: 37 |
QUOTE(Mueller @ Jul 14 2004, 05:03 PM) thanks for the link Sean...those are pretty reasonable...and they have Nomex® liners, which the wrestling shoes do not have (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) I've always wondered why I bother wearing Nomex socks when the engine is behind me. I guess if I run straight into a wall they might come in handy, but I'd probably have more problems at that point than socks will cure. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) |
Mueller |
Jul 14 2004, 07:14 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,150 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
ummm.....gas tank sitting damn near on top of your feet ??? a crash could cause leakage???? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)
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carreraguy |
Jul 14 2004, 07:40 PM
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It's not your dad's 914! Group: Members Posts: 1,197 Joined: 17-October 03 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 1,256 Region Association: Northern California |
If you bike, try using your biking shoes - works great for me since you have a much narrower shoe and reinforced sole it makes heel and toeing much easier. Of course I'm assuming your bike soles are flat and not the clip on/quick release kind.
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EdwardBlume |
Jul 14 2004, 08:23 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
Yep... wrestling shoes.... Big 5
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Trekkor |
Jul 14 2004, 11:29 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
I've driven in these for about one hour so far and they are very comfortable.
They are extremly lightweight also. When I pick up the shoebox it feels like the box is empty. Randal, firm rubber soles, semi flexible. here's some pics (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif) KT Attached image(s) |
Trekkor |
Jul 14 2004, 11:31 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
uno mas, amigos (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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RoadGlue |
Jul 15 2004, 12:31 AM
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Sonoma County Gear Head Group: Admin Posts: 2,033 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 108 Region Association: Northern California |
I drive with Adidas Sambas - they are an indoor soccer shoe that's been around since the 80's. Thin soles, comfortable and narrow.
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KenH |
Jul 15 2004, 09:08 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 680 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Gilroy, CA Member No.: 156 |
Hummmm - if you are going to be in a situation where there may be fire...
HOW MUCH ARE YOUR FEET WORTH??? Ken |
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