Piloti Comeback

"Cloud81918" (Cloud81918)
09/15/2013 at 22:26 • Filed to: None

I'm sure I'm not the only one that was saddened when this company closed it's doors. They made great shoes. I love the fact that they were driving shoes you could wear every day. They were comfortable and wore well. They made a lot more sense to wear daily than a Basketball or running shoe, as I drove daily. They offered a sole that was nice an wide, great for both wide feat and they style of heal-toe I tend to prefer.

I have had about 5 or so pairs over the course of several years and really liked them all. But shoes wear out and since the company closed its door finding the shoes new and in a normal size has be come hard. I've tried a few other brands of driving shoes and most trend narrow and don't offer enough support for every day wear.

Anyway looks like they'll be back soon. Really excited.

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DISCUSSION (16)

SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman > Cloud81918
09/15/2013 at 22:28

link to details?

I know a LOT of friends who would love to know details ASAP

desertdog5051 > Cloud81918
09/15/2013 at 22:36

Yay!!

It's a "Porch-uh" > Cloud81918
09/15/2013 at 22:36

That's cool, but I didn't even know they shut down.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Cloud81918
09/15/2013 at 22:37

My Puma Driftcats are falling apart. As are my worn down Lakais. Please, when will these be out?

Aaron Brown > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
09/15/2013 at 22:39

How are the Driftcats? I was literately just about to order a pair... But this Piloti return may change that.

Edit: The Piloti website says spring 2014 launch :/.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Aaron Brown
09/15/2013 at 22:44

Good: Inexpensive. Incredible pedal feel. Very light weight. Also really good to sneak up on people.
Bad: I wouldn't recommend walking distances in them, and they have really disappointed me in the quality aspect.

Aaron Brown > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
09/15/2013 at 22:53

Ahh okay, sounds like just about what I expected.

Im currently rocking some Nike Mercurial Indoor Soccer training shoes. They're incredibly lightweight so great pedal feel, but I am in desperate need of new shoes because I have huge holes in both soles. Not fun in rain.

Cloud81918 > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
09/15/2013 at 22:56

Yeah, I bought some Drift Cats too. I agree with everything you say. Not a bad driving only shoe, to narrow for my taste though. Horrible shoe to wear for anything else though.

Benzed92 > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
09/15/2013 at 22:56

I agree with this as well, I have a pair and they do not wear well even though I don't wear them much. The Puma Driving Power Lights are also fantastic, by far the lightest shoe I have ever owned to boot.

Cloud81918 > SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman
09/15/2013 at 22:58

Sorry messed up my link

http://www.piloti.com/

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Aaron Brown
09/15/2013 at 23:04

I feel your pain. My green Lakai Manchester Selects became my default shoe two years ago. I still wear them all the time even though: I have a newer pair of red ones (trying to keep them nice), there a bit knarly looking, the heel supports have fallen apart and the out of the shoes, the insoles are shot, I use them for doing dirty work, they smell, and there is a hole in the bottom of the left. I never untie them, so they fit loosely. Driving with them has rounded off the heels, and walking in them has worn the soles thin and flexible. But, I just can't bring my self to pitch them.

Aaron Brown > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
09/15/2013 at 23:18

Im more than willing to get rid of these Nike's. I just put it on lower priority for now heh.

mrazekan > Cloud81918
09/16/2013 at 00:14

Awesome! Wearing a pair as I type!

Bruno Martini > Cloud81918
09/16/2013 at 11:04

I have owned 3 pairs of okley kart mid. They were comfy as hell. And were a joy to drive in. However they sucked as daily wear shoes. Within 6 months they were worn out completly. I have owned a few puma driving shoes as well. Those wear out even faster. Ill be trying piloti shoes next I guess.

Oakley kart shoes below.

Kinja'd!!!

Cloud81918 > Bruno Martini
09/16/2013 at 11:29

I've seen those, they looked like they'd work well for driving, but I could see issues with using them everyday.

I think that was what really made Piloti stand out. They worked pretty well (not as well as a dedicated shoe) for driving but still wore about like a trainer. Hopefully the new models will have similar traits to the old shoes. If they do pick some up, you'll probably be very happy you did.

widger > Cloud81918
05/22/2015 at 19:10

Piloti is back at www.pilotiusa.com