A Driving Related Question

LunaZ · 01-24-2011, 09:07 PM

In my personal experience and driving style, I've found it to be more ball and side than heel and toe. I brake with the ball of my foot and roll my foot to the side to apply throttle.
Adjusting or modifying the pedals to make this easier helps, as does a proper driving shoe that gives you good "feel".

Pumas are for poseurs. I wear these:

m4a1mustang · 01-24-2011, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LunaZ

In my personal experience and driving style, I've found it to be more ball and side than heel and toe. I brake with the ball of my foot and roll my foot to the side to apply throttle.
Adjusting or modifying the pedals to make this easier helps, as does a proper driving shoe that gives you good "feel".

Pumas are for poseurs. I wear these:

Nice clown shoes.

kenchan · 01-24-2011, 09:26 PM

Amatures.... I can heel toe in my snow boots.

LunaZ · 01-24-2011, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

Amatures.... I can heel toe in my snow boots.

Sh*t, I can work all three pedals at the same time with my snow boots on!

kenchan · 01-24-2011, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LunaZ

Sh*t, I can work all three pedals at the same time with my snow boots on!

EazyD · 01-25-2011, 12:06 AM

pretty ugly shoes..

LunaZ · 01-25-2011, 07:29 AM

Screw you guys!
Your comments about my "proper" driving shoes made me go out and buy a pair of these:

Now where did I leave my Ed Hardy shirt?

m4a1mustang · 01-25-2011, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LunaZ

Screw you guys!
Your comments about my "proper" driving shoes made me go out and buy a pair of these:

Now where did I leave my Ed Hardy shirt?

EazyD · 01-26-2011, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LunaZ

Screw you guys!
Your comments about my "proper" driving shoes made me go out and buy a pair of these:

MUCH better. Favorite color scheme.. how much? What model of shoe is that? (i.e. where do I find these haha)

m4a1mustang · 01-25-2011, 07:39 AM

These are "proper" driving shoes as well. They just aren't fireproof.

SPOHN · 01-25-2011, 07:50 AM

At least there fire red.

LunaZ · 01-25-2011, 07:57 AM

Now that I think about it, fireproof shoes were a waste of time and money.
I always ended up burning my feet at the beach, anyway.

m4a1mustang · 01-25-2011, 07:57 AM

I went to Zappos to get that picture and now I have like 3 pairs of other shoes in my cart. Damn you, Luna!

whoady4shoady · 01-25-2011, 09:10 AM

How do the sizes run on these pumas? I want to order a pair but am not sure what size to get. I usually where an 11.5 or a 12, more times than not an 11.5. I also have narrow feet. Thanks. Also what pair do you recommend?

Mt Tam I am · 01-25-2011, 09:31 AM

It's funny, except for dress shoes and boots, nearly every pair of tennis/walking/regular shoes, works well for me.

Minor detail: If you are using the side of your foot you may want to watch out for deep sole tread. Those deep ridges could stick, instead of sliding on the brake pedal and not allow you enough gas pressure. This would only be annoying, not fatal.

OP: You will get the hang of it, and will be glad you learned.

01-24-2011, 09:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 514	In my personal experience and driving style, I've found it to be more ball and side than heel and toe. I brake with the ball of my foot and roll my foot to the side to apply throttle. Adjusting or modifying the pedals to make this easier helps, as does a proper driving shoe that gives you good "feel". Pumas are for poseurs. I wear these: __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

01-25-2011, 12:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 27	pretty ugly shoes.. __________________ Pearl White 2010 370Z Sport, Stillen CBE, tint, K&N drop-in filters, GT-R start button, Kenwood DNX-6980 with backup cam, LED bulbs, Raceseng shift knob.

01-25-2011, 07:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 514	Screw you guys! Your comments about my "proper" driving shoes made me go out and buy a pair of these: Now where did I leave my Ed Hardy shirt? __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

01-25-2011, 07:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6964	These are "proper" driving shoes as well. They just aren't fireproof. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

01-25-2011, 07:50 AM	#11 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 47 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 223	At least there fire red. __________________

01-24-2011, 09:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	Amatures.... I can heel toe in my snow boots.

01-25-2011, 07:57 AM	#12 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 514	Now that I think about it, fireproof shoes were a waste of time and money. I always ended up burning my feet at the beach, anyway. __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

01-25-2011, 07:57 AM	#13 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6964	I went to Zappos to get that picture and now I have like 3 pairs of other shoes in my cart. Damn you, Luna! __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

01-25-2011, 09:10 AM	#14 (permalink)
whoady4shoady A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,088 Drives: 09 Silver Nismo Rep Power: 19	How do the sizes run on these pumas? I want to order a pair but am not sure what size to get. I usually where an 11.5 or a 12, more times than not an 11.5. I also have narrow feet. Thanks. Also what pair do you recommend?

01-25-2011, 09:31 AM	#15 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3844	It's funny, except for dress shoes and boots, nearly every pair of tennis/walking/regular shoes, works well for me. Minor detail: If you are using the side of your foot you may want to watch out for deep sole tread. Those deep ridges could stick, instead of sliding on the brake pedal and not allow you enough gas pressure. This would only be annoying, not fatal. OP: You will get the hang of it, and will be glad you learned. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

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