6MT and the right pair of shoes

Zaggeron · 08-26-2010, 08:00 AM

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Red__Zed · 08-26-2010, 08:44 AM

For normal-to-mildly spirited driving, I'm pretty much a shoe agnostic. I've been driving a manual since I got my license, and I've spent significant time driving in traffic in a pair of thick work boots, skate shoes, etc... all that provide literally zero feel. Took a little time to get used to, but I've no issue now running the car in just about anything.

For something crazy, I've got a couple pairs of Piloti's around here somewhere. I'll break them out whenever I've got the time to put the Z through it's paces.

gtkiller · 08-26-2010, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Zaggeron

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I agree my favorite also.

Rui Z · 08-26-2010, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Zaggeron

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Chucks for driving, Chucks for dancing, Chucks for work, Chucks for hanging out, Chucks for walking, Chucks for dates, Chucks for life.

Zaggeron · 08-26-2010, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Rui Z

Chucks for driving, Chucks for dancing, Chucks for work, Chucks for hanging out, Chucks for walking, Chucks for dates, Chucks for life.

NCSUPACK09 · 08-26-2010, 07:29 PM

Boat Shoes (specifically Sperrys)! I love driving with them on. The sole is so thin I can feel everything in the clutch and makes it much easier to drive smoothly.

m4a1mustang · 08-26-2010, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by NCSUPACK09

Boat Shoes (specifically Sperrys)! I love driving with them on. The sole is so thin I can feel everything in the clutch and makes it much easier to drive smoothly.

Red__Zed · 08-26-2010, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by NCSUPACK09

Boat Shoes (specifically Sperrys)! I love driving with them on. The sole is so thin I can feel everything in the clutch and makes it much easier to drive smoothly.

I love Sperry's for driving in. The closest thing to dress shoes that I would wear on a canyon run.

Soygen · 08-26-2010, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Rui Z

Chucks for driving, Chucks for dancing, Chucks for work, Chucks for hanging out, Chucks for walking, Chucks for dates, Chucks for life.

Chucks for zero arch support.

Jokes aside, it's not your shoes making you clunk. Practice makes perfect. That said I'm gonna check out those Pumas.

Zaggeron · 08-26-2010, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Soygen

Chucks for zero arch support.

lol. Actually though most people don't need arch support in their shoes ... especially roomy shoes like Chucks that let your foot spread out.

See Myth # 5 in this link

http://www.transcendbodywork.com/Cor...20patients.pdf

nurseryboy · 08-26-2010, 08:48 PM

Rainbow sandals FTW! (They're all I wear now, living at the beach.) Any time I need to wear shoes now, I feel so disconnected from the pedals.

NCSUPACK09 · 08-27-2010, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by nurseryboy

Rainbow sandals FTW! (They're all I wear now, living at the beach.) Any time I need to wear shoes now, I feel so disconnected from the pedals.

haha...I drive with my rainbows on sometimes, but they're definitely not as easy to drive with IMO

antennahead · 08-26-2010, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Zaggeron

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I have a wide variety of colors, as well as leather .......... but they have to be high tops!

dad · 08-26-2010, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by antennahead

I have a wide variety of colors, as well as leather .......... but they have to be high tops!

My wife has a pair of the low cut ones!

wolf370z · 08-26-2010, 11:21 PM

I don't leave home without 'em:

They give a great feel to the clutch and enable me to be smooth. Although sometimes I feel a heavier shoe makes clutch action a bit easier (more force behind to kick it) when you're trying to shift very quickly.

08-26-2010, 08:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
Zaggeron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,951 Drives: '10 370ZR '13 BRZ Rep Power: 20	My Favs: __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite 370z Roadster:Touring/Sport 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited

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NCSUPACK09 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Somewhere Posts: 407 Drives: '10 370Z MB 6MT SP Rep Power: 17	Boat Shoes (specifically Sperrys)! I love driving with them on. The sole is so thin I can feel everything in the clutch and makes it much easier to drive smoothly. __________________ 2010 Base 370z Magnetic Black 6MT SP Mods: Bone Stock

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wolf370z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 230 Drives: 09 370z red m6 Rep Power: 17	I don't leave home without 'em: They give a great feel to the clutch and enable me to be smooth. Although sometimes I feel a heavier shoe makes clutch action a bit easier (more force behind to kick it) when you're trying to shift very quickly. __________________ Good drivers just drive.

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Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 121	For normal-to-mildly spirited driving, I'm pretty much a shoe agnostic. I've been driving a manual since I got my license, and I've spent significant time driving in traffic in a pair of thick work boots, skate shoes, etc... all that provide literally zero feel. Took a little time to get used to, but I've no issue now running the car in just about anything. For something crazy, I've got a couple pairs of Piloti's around here somewhere. I'll break them out whenever I've got the time to put the Z through it's paces.

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nurseryboy Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: OBX NC Posts: 123 Drives: 09 BMW 135i Rep Power: 17	Rainbow sandals FTW! (They're all I wear now, living at the beach.) Any time I need to wear shoes now, I feel so disconnected from the pedals.