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qu1Z · 05-13-2009, 01:10 PM

Ok... I currently have Piloto Prototip's (Black and Orange). Now that I see half the town wearing them because ROSS has them for $65.00 cheaper than I paid off the Piloti site... it makes me angry. So I want new driving shoes. I'm very surprised at the line up that PUMA has. I've been looking at their site and I fell in love with the DUCATI shoes they have, but am worried they don't have the best heel for driving like my Piloti's do. I also don't ride motorcycles but I just love the black/orange style that PUMA has here:

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agirls · 05-13-2009, 01:18 PM

Ohhhhhh, I might have to buy those Ducati shoes!!! I have a Ducati, and those shoes match my car!

I just have a pair of Piloti Spyder SV that were given to me. They are just basic driving shoes, but I love the fact that I don't have to tie them, lol.

alil'britdifferent · 05-13-2009, 01:18 PM

I have these........coz everyone and their dog has Puma Speedcats!

dantediss · 05-13-2009, 02:09 PM

Not sure how they would be on the small pedals in an elise,But my personal fave is the adidas goodyear racing sneak, I used pilotis and pumas when i autoxed my miata and old porsche 944,And the adidas were the best and most comfortable,Sidenote you dont look like a tool walking around in them either hahaha

proskills · 05-13-2009, 02:10 PM

I go by whatever I can find that fits at the puma outlet store (not a lot of 13 and 14 puma shoes there). I have yet to find shoes that are comfortable for walking and driving, the prototip's are the most comfortable, but they only had 11.5, and at least I usually wear 12.5 extra wide. So FML when it comes to driving shoes. I have 2 pairs of puma (finished leather speedcat and ferrari something or other), both I can't wear more than a few minutes of walking. The Piloti's are ok, too small at best, but they do have a harder bottom for walking around in.

ceej · 05-13-2009, 02:35 PM

Piloti DTMs.

They sort of make my feet feel numb after a while, which is disconcerting. I've also been driving barefoot, which is finally helping me get the feel for throttle-blipping. I'm sure there's something horribly wrong with that.

--ceej

91MR2 · 05-13-2009, 02:39 PM

I have the Piloti Mulholland II's in Black, orange, and royal blue. I love them, most comfortable shoe I've ever worn...

viacondotti · 05-13-2009, 02:42 PM

I actually don't recommend suede if you do open wheel and get caught in rain, or otherwise get them really wet. That aside, I like them.

def · 05-13-2009, 02:43 PM

careful driving barefoot, the back of the peddles (esp the dead pedal) may have some sharp edges that will easily slice your foot

Zen Dude · 05-13-2009, 03:16 PM

Since I only drive my Lotus I have two main pairs of shoes ... one for work, and one for play.

- z

spectre · 05-13-2009, 03:20 PM

puma sierra trail racers version l and ll.
I have a few pairs, black and silver, silver black and blue, silver grey and kryton green, but the ll version look like the photo. They fit wider feet and I really like the raised rubber on the side of the shoe for heel toe. Protects while adding grip and they breath very well.

NMRJock · 05-13-2009, 03:25 PM

I've got a pair of black Puma Speedcats that are pretty much worn out, a black pair of the Adidas Tuscany, and a pair of Simpson nomex shoes. Which I wear driving depends on my mood.

Dave · 05-13-2009, 03:38 PM

What can I say...it gets cold in Ohio!

spectre · 05-13-2009, 03:45 PM

Well, isn't that special? ---^

Sleazy E · 05-13-2009, 03:47 PM

They keep me from being too aggressive with the throttle.

Certified Lotus · 05-13-2009, 04:57 PM

These are the best driving shoes I have ever had. Colin Mcrae Pro FIA

Quicker · 05-13-2009, 05:41 PM

I just got a pair of Michelin MXV4 Cobra

MattSB · 05-13-2009, 05:54 PM

I like the Pumas a fair bit. I have something like these midcats (grey/white w red stripe instead) which are really fantastic, and then I have a black suede low pair, "carbon fiber" heel, which are decent but have the goofy split heel with tire treads. Not recommended except they look great and fit in Elise footwell. Pumas are a very tight fit and expect a pretty low instep, so your mileage may vary.

Then I've got my cheap synthetic suede karting shoes, which I don't like so much, so 'nuf said about that.

Anybody tried the Oakleys ?

MikeinAlexandria · 05-13-2009, 07:36 PM

I have several pairs of Speed cats, including the ones below. With small, narrow feet, these Pumas are the perfect driving shoe for the Elise!

lotustype74 · 05-15-2009, 09:09 PM

I have a pair of the tan Puma Speed Cats but I bought them because they were on sale. I still have my Didoria high tops from my FF 1600 days.

05-13-2009, 01:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
qu1Z ub3r s3xy Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 424	Post your Driving Shoes Ok... I currently have Piloto Prototip's (Black and Orange). Now that I see half the town wearing them because ROSS has them for $65.00 cheaper than I paid off the Piloti site... it makes me angry. So I want new driving shoes. I'm very surprised at the line up that PUMA has. I've been looking at their site and I fell in love with the DUCATI shoes they have, but am worried they don't have the best heel for driving like my Piloti's do. I also don't ride motorcycles but I just love the black/orange style that PUMA has here: I also like: __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise (Chrome Orange) - RIP 2006 Lotus Exige (Aspen White) - Larini SE Exhaust/Decat & Naked.

05-13-2009, 01:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
agirls Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Santa Paula, CA Posts: 772 Images: 73	Ohhhhhh, I might have to buy those Ducati shoes!!! I have a Ducati, and those shoes match my car! I just have a pair of Piloti Spyder SV that were given to me. They are just basic driving shoes, but I love the fact that I don't have to tie them, lol. __________________ Toys- 07 Lotus Exige S Chrome Orange 05 Ducati S4R 02 Suzuki SV650 09 Kawasaki KLX250

05-13-2009, 01:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
alil'britdifferent English Exile Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Mill, SC Posts: 1,092	I have these........coz everyone and their dog has Puma Speedcats! Attached Images __________________ 2005 Elise: Starlight Black - Touring & Sport Pack Faster, Lighter, Safer: Nitron Sport Pro - Lotus Sport ECU - RTD Brace - Braille Battery - K40 anti-Radar/Laser - 4Tress Bar - Schroth 5P Harness' - Fire Ext'r - SS brake lines Audio: Alpine - JBL Speakers - Arqray Double Tip Exhaust w/ Sport Cat - Desnorkel/Green Visual: Hard top - Challenger Rear Grill - Carbon Fiber; Diffuser, Front Splitter & Side Scoops - Stealth Bulbs - Folding Tow Hook, Bootie, Mircomirror & Buttons

05-13-2009, 02:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
ceej Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Silicon Valley, CA Posts: 2	Piloti DTMs. They sort of make my feet feel numb after a while, which is disconcerting. I've also been driving barefoot, which is finally helping me get the feel for throttle-blipping. I'm sure there's something horribly wrong with that. --ceej __________________ 2009 Arctic Silver Elise SC

05-13-2009, 02:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
91MR2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Where piracy runs rampant... Posts: 404	I have the Piloti Mulholland II's in Black, orange, and royal blue. I love them, most comfortable shoe I've ever worn... __________________ 2004 Volvo S60 R 1995 Lotus Esprit S4 1991 Toyota MR2 www.91MR2.multiply.com

05-13-2009, 02:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
dantediss Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 88	Not sure how they would be on the small pedals in an elise,But my personal fave is the adidas goodyear racing sneak, I used pilotis and pumas when i autoxed my miata and old porsche 944,And the adidas were the best and most comfortable,Sidenote you dont look like a tool walking around in them either hahaha

05-13-2009, 02:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
proskills i has skills? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 279	I go by whatever I can find that fits at the puma outlet store (not a lot of 13 and 14 puma shoes there). I have yet to find shoes that are comfortable for walking and driving, the prototip's are the most comfortable, but they only had 11.5, and at least I usually wear 12.5 extra wide. So FML when it comes to driving shoes. I have 2 pairs of puma (finished leather speedcat and ferrari something or other), both I can't wear more than a few minutes of walking. The Piloti's are ok, too small at best, but they do have a harder bottom for walking around in.

05-13-2009, 02:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
viacondotti Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 256	I actually don't recommend suede if you do open wheel and get caught in rain, or otherwise get them really wet. That aside, I like them. Attached Images __________________ 2006 Elise BRG sport, steel brake lines, RTDbrace, hardtop, black powder-coated wheels, Dunlop Star Spec 205/50, 235/45 street , Rotas w/R888s track

05-13-2009, 02:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
def ...ault Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 2,610	careful driving barefoot, the back of the peddles (esp the dead pedal) may have some sharp edges that will easily slice your foot __________________ //kevin - 05 Graphite Gray - Red Touring / LSS / Starshield / Stage 2 + more SOLD after 1192 days and 22961 miles

05-13-2009, 03:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
Zen Dude Learning Self-Control Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 226	Since I only drive my Lotus I have two main pairs of shoes ... one for work, and one for play. - z Attached Images __________________ 07 Lotus Elise – Krypton Green – Sport Pack, Touring Pack, Cilajet, Stage 1 Exhaust, Pagid Blue brake pads, Other Sector 111 / BWR Accessories 02 Mazda Miata MX-5 SE – Blazing Yellow Mica – Hard Top, Boss Frog Clearview Roll bar 05 Mazda3 – Laser Blue, 2.3L 84 Mazda B2000 SE Pickup – White – 296,000 miles

05-13-2009, 03:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
spectre the designer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 768	puma sierra trail racers version l and ll. I have a few pairs, black and silver, silver black and blue, silver grey and kryton green, but the ll version look like the photo. They fit wider feet and I really like the raised rubber on the side of the shoe for heel toe. Protects while adding grip and they breath very well. Attached Images __________________ 2008 Exige S 240 For Sale: 2005 stock shifter console and change holder. PM if your interested. Last edited by spectre : 05-13-2009 at 03:36 PM.

05-13-2009, 03:25 PM	#12 (permalink)
NMRJock A smile a mile. Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 3,567	I've got a pair of black Puma Speedcats that are pretty much worn out, a black pair of the Adidas Tuscany, and a pair of Simpson nomex shoes. Which I wear driving depends on my mood. __________________ Paul Parkanzky Magnetic Blue with Biscuit Touring, LSS, Starshield

05-13-2009, 03:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
Dave Mods are good for you Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,961	What can I say...it gets cold in Ohio! Attached Images __________________ 2008 Solar S240 Exige 2005 Saffron Elise - BOE TVS Supercharger 291WHP w/ EFI Engine Mgmt

05-13-2009, 03:45 PM	#14 (permalink)
spectre the designer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 768	Well, isn't that special? ---^ Attached Images __________________ 2008 Exige S 240 For Sale: 2005 stock shifter console and change holder. PM if your interested.

05-13-2009, 03:47 PM	#15 (permalink)
Sleazy E thats what she said... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 257	They keep me from being too aggressive with the throttle. __________________ eric '06 Chrome Orange Lotus Elise Stage II exhaust \| Hardtop \| Black LSS Wheels \| Toyo R888's \| De-Snorkeled \| Green Filter \| Sector 111 Folding Tow Hook \| Exige Mesh \| Front Clam Seam Delete \| Sector 111 rear panel delete \| Black Pack Diffusor \| Chrome Orange Center Console

05-13-2009, 04:57 PM	#16 (permalink)
Certified Lotus Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 173	Racing Shoes These are the best driving shoes I have ever had. Colin Mcrae Pro FIA Attached Images __________________ '07 Exige S,LSD,2bular Header,SportCat & GT3 Exhaust,Gotham Tune ECU, V2 Fuel Cell,BOE Surge Tank,MWR Fuel Rail,RLS Intercooler&Pipes,CircuitWorx Oil Pump Gears,Moroso oil pan, Accusump,Fidanza 3.2 Kevlar Clutch & Alum Flywheel,Nitron GT3,V2arms,AP Racing Brakes(315mm),SS Brake Lines,Prototype Composites CF Roof,ReVerie CF Front Splitter,diffuser & 1650MM Wing,RTD Brace, SSC Shift Cable, Lotus Racing M Mounts/High Perf.Air Box,Defi Gauges,RAC Monolite Wheels,Safecraft 5 Point Harness,Traqmate.

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05-13-2009, 05:41 PM	#17 (permalink)
Quicker 89 Esprit SE Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 59	I just got a pair of Michelin MXV4 Cobra Attached Images __________________ _____________ Lou Senko, Austin, TX Click to see 'Quik LS' my mean Lincoln LS Click to see 'Quiker' my Lotus Esprit SE

05-13-2009, 05:54 PM	#18 (permalink)
MattSB Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ont. Posts: 58	I like the Pumas a fair bit. I have something like these midcats (grey/white w red stripe instead) which are really fantastic, and then I have a black suede low pair, "carbon fiber" heel, which are decent but have the goofy split heel with tire treads. Not recommended except they look great and fit in Elise footwell. Pumas are a very tight fit and expect a pretty low instep, so your mileage may vary. Then I've got my cheap synthetic suede karting shoes, which I don't like so much, so 'nuf said about that. Anybody tried the Oakleys ? Attached Images __________________ matt ------------------------------------------------------------ '08 Elise SC 60th Anniversary : Ti+Canyon Red, Touring+Track Pack '69 Elan : QED Head, 420 Cams , CV Joints, Spax, Panasports '01 330i SP: My DD '05 XC70: The kart trailer hauler

05-13-2009, 07:36 PM	#19 (permalink)
MikeinAlexandria Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 460 Images: 5	I have several pairs of Speed cats, including the ones below. With small, narrow feet, these Pumas are the perfect driving shoe for the Elise! __________________ 2005 Elise in Racing Green with the touring pack 2007 MINI Cooper S in Sparkling Silver 2001 BMW Z3 Coupe in Sapphire Black (sold) 2002 MINI Cooper in yellow (sold) 1996 BMW Z3 Roadster (Racing Dynamics version) (sold) Founder of the Racing Green Confederate

05-15-2009, 09:09 PM	#20 (permalink)
lotustype74 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 85	I have a pair of the tan Puma Speed Cats but I bought them because they were on sale. I still have my Didoria high tops from my FF 1600 days.