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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 02:38 PM
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Driving Barefooted

Am I the only that likes to drive with no shoes on? When I wear shoes I can't really get a feel for the car and clutch. Anyone else prefer no shoes when driving your EVO? I normally wear flip flops so it's no big deal to slip them on and off. But when I wear shoes I just take them off and wear socks when driving. If you haven't tried it, you should. Feels 20x better imo

Kinda weird question I know but it's a serious one
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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 02:42 PM
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I have tried it, but it feels weird. Seems like my foot will slip off...u don't want that when ur pressing on the brake pedal.

I'd rather wear racing shoes though, it has the feels of driving barefoot, BUT with the added grip of the shoes.
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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 02:43 PM
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what's feels even better than that, is driving naked
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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 02:45 PM
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Never liked it. Feels like my foot flexes at an awkward angle.
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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 02:52 PM
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In the land of flip flops, driving with no shoes is normal. I drive better with no shoes, feels natural.
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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 02:52 PM
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Don't like...feels like I'm going to slip off the pedals.
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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by jeffo24
what's feels even better than that, is driving naked
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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 03:26 PM
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i'm not really one for barefoot.. however i do have a favorite pair of shoes i wear when i'm going to the track. their puma like.. very thin leather upper with laces and thin rubber sole. really comfortable yet able to feel what the pedels are doing etc.

i used to wear my chaco sandles while driving but their soo big and wide id sometimes hit the break and gas at the same time.. did have a scare once.. so i dont tend to wear them while driving anymore.
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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 03:30 PM
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for all of those that drive barefoot, must be from the west coast?
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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 03:30 PM
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Ive tried it and I don't like it, I do like wearing a lot thinner shoes though just cuz i get a better feel for the peddal with my toes.
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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 03:31 PM
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My driving shoes.

http://www.shopnewbalance.com/men/sh...running/MT10BO


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ofkrxZvyrI
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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by mdsevo06
In the land of flip flops, driving with no shoes is normal. I drive better with no shoes, feels natural.
I spend most of my time outside of work in flip flops.. or no shoes... its the way to go!
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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 03:58 PM
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personally i like driving barefoot when i'm wearing flipflops but with a nice set of pumas its almost the exact same feel but with a lot more support.
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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 04:09 PM
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My wife wears those Five Finger Shoes... might need to get me some or these Puma's you guys are talking about.

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Old Oct 7, 2011 | 04:21 PM
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If I am out to cruise I wear my driving shoes, puma ferrari's. Flat and rubber. I never drive without any shoes nor with flip flops, just not comfy with em lol.
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