Shoes and Driving Manual

"jkm7680" (jkm7680) 05/05/2016 at 21:57 • Filed to: None

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I’ve found that my clutch work is best when I’m wearing my Sperrys for some reason. The sole is the perfect thickness, they’re comfortable as fuck and I can wear them with pretty much anything.

OPPOsaurus WRX > jkm7680 05/05/2016 at 22:01

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i tried driving with sandals on once.i think i just went barefoot which wasn;t much easier

jkm7680 > OPPOsaurus WRX 05/05/2016 at 22:02

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I wear flip flops a lot over the summer, but never while barefoot. I feel like that would hurt for some reason.

PorkchoPlissken > jkm7680 05/05/2016 at 22:04

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Most varieties of classic pumas have always served me well. The sole thickness (thinness) translates directly into pedal feel.

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > jkm7680 05/05/2016 at 22:06

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Jack Does Cars > jkm7680 05/05/2016 at 22:06

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My Vans do well. My work shoes did not.

gmctavish needs more space > jkm7680 05/05/2016 at 22:07

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My friend refused to wear anything but flip flops in the summer, so he was always driving standard barefoot. He also maintains that it's the best way to drive standard. I have t tried, so I dunno

interstate366, now In The Industry > jkm7680 05/05/2016 at 22:12

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I wear a pair of Chuck Taylors when driving my fun cars. In my beater I usually just wear whatever shoes I need wherever I’m going.

Jagvar > jkm7680 05/05/2016 at 22:13

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Depends how comfy your pedals are.

Bourbon&JellyBeans > jkm7680 05/05/2016 at 22:13

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And you get the added bonus of your feet smelling like a racoon’s asshole after you're done wearing them all day!

Your boy, BJR > jkm7680 05/05/2016 at 22:14

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Lol sperrys

Jagvar > gmctavish needs more space 05/05/2016 at 22:15

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MrDakka > jkm7680 05/05/2016 at 22:17

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Fun story, I went hiking with topsiders once. I had to empty them of rocks and dirt afterwards. :(

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > jkm7680 05/05/2016 at 22:18

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Sperry FTW

jkm7680 > Jagvar 05/05/2016 at 22:25

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Metal, the clutch is easy though.

jkm7680 > MrDakka 05/05/2016 at 22:26

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I wore them on the beach once. I still find sand in them even after a couple years....

TheJWT > jkm7680 05/05/2016 at 22:26

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I haven’t taken the plunge and bought actually driving shoes yet, but these are my favorite pair for driving manual-

wafflesnfalafel > jkm7680 05/05/2016 at 22:41

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ha - I almost always drive with my LL Bean boat shoes (which are almost exactly like those Sperrys). Thin sole, relatively slim toe - lets dance with the third pedal.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > jkm7680 05/05/2016 at 22:41

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If I wear sandals (which, let’s face it.... Is a lot of the time) I’ll end up driving barefoot.

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > jkm7680 05/05/2016 at 23:08

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The problem for me is finding shoes that fit (wide 13), my feet also have a high arch. Finding shoes that fit and are comfortable is hard. I found some Merrels that fit perfect, and are very comfortable. They are my all around shoes. They are ugly, but comfortable, and a great all arounder. Like the Subaru Baja of shoes. I’m yet to find driving shoes that fit and are comfortable.

jvirgs drives a Subaru > jkm7680 05/05/2016 at 23:09

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Sperrys work well, I also like my pair of Adidas since the bottoms are flat. But during the summer, I wear flip flops about 90% of the time and I don’t mind it.

jkm7680 > jvirgs drives a Subaru 05/05/2016 at 23:10

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Isn't it kinda dangerous though? I've never done it, but have heard not to.

Frank Grimes > jkm7680 05/05/2016 at 23:14

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so this is random how do you treat yours? mine have the leather looking like yours but its gray and it looks more dry.

jvirgs drives a Subaru > jkm7680 05/05/2016 at 23:14

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I’ve heard that too. I guess the possibility of getting the flip flop caught under the pedal or your foot slipping off the pedal/shoe, is what the concern is but I’ve never come remotely close to having that happen.

jkm7680 > Frank Grimes 05/05/2016 at 23:16

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I used a leather protectant spray (forgot what kind) to keep them from staining and it did wonders. I’ve worn then pretty solidly for 4 years and never have stained once.

jkm7680 > jvirgs drives a Subaru 05/05/2016 at 23:17

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That's true, with grippy pedals is guess it would be less possible to mess up.

Frank Grimes > jkm7680 05/05/2016 at 23:24

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i had some brown leather shoes i used to use hand lotion on when they got ugly i figure i am made up of a lot of leather so human leather lotion should work right?

jkm7680 > Frank Grimes 05/05/2016 at 23:25

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Uhmmm you aren't making a skin suit or anything right?

jvirgs drives a Subaru > jkm7680 05/05/2016 at 23:33

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I feel like foot placement has a lot to do with it was well

My bird IS the word > jkm7680 05/05/2016 at 23:55

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Converse all-stars are great for driving.

too bad they suck for everything else.

BayAreaMiataBoi > jkm7680 05/06/2016 at 00:21

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I agree with the Sperry choice.
I bought some slightly-less-expensive knockoffs, and was surprised at how well they worked in both 2- and 3-pedal cars!

Frank Grimes > jkm7680 05/06/2016 at 01:05

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no i already have one i have had it since before i was born my mom gave it to me.

Darkshoe (With Straight 6) > jkm7680 05/06/2016 at 04:08

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I like low-top pumas for the same reasons.

jkm7680 > Frank Grimes 05/06/2016 at 07:39

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oh cool mr. gumb

Nimbus The Legend - Riding on air like a cloud > jkm7680 05/06/2016 at 16:22

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This why i love puma casual shoes...

great to drive in, kinda suck to walk long distances in though..

Nimbus The Legend - Riding on air like a cloud > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 05/06/2016 at 16:25

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Panther Brown Tdi Volvo Shooting Brake Manual Miata RWD Wagon Stole HondaBro's Accord. > jkm7680 05/06/2016 at 18:08

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Oh shit I'll be driving this year in my school uniform.

Frank Grimes > jkm7680 05/06/2016 at 23:24

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who is this mr gumb?