Richiemouse Posted July 2, 2002 Share Posted July 2, 2002 Mmm, aquired my first Cat at the weekend and discovered that I don't own any footware that doesn't hamper pedal operation. Is there a favoured pixie boot for Caterham drivers? I'd want something that was also suitable for wandering around in as well, although I accept the fact that they're not designed for hiking! Preferred price range 50-70 quid. TIA Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallbanger Posted July 2, 2002 Share Posted July 2, 2002 Sound a bit trite, but whatever is comfortable for you. I like ankle boots, other people hate them. Basically go to a shop and try some on. They feel very odd a first because you can feel everything through them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgrigsby Posted July 2, 2002 Share Posted July 2, 2002 A lot of people use something like a Sparco Elite 2 boot, take a look at Demon Tweeks in the motorsport/racewear section to see a sample pic.(although not normally in green!!) Cheers Rob G www.SpeedySeven.com Edited by - rgrigsby on 2 Jul 2002 16:18:10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark4newman Posted July 2, 2002 Share Posted July 2, 2002 I have Puma Roma's..find them very good..about £40 M100EOW.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Plato Posted July 2, 2002 Share Posted July 2, 2002 momo low cut have served me well for over 3 years . Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richiemouse Posted July 2, 2002 Author Share Posted July 2, 2002 Sorry I should have explained a bit more, I have looked at Demon tweeks and Merlin Motorsport sites but I need the boots before Friday so I'm going to have to buy blind. Just wondered if there was a preferred boot. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Sewell Posted July 2, 2002 Share Posted July 2, 2002 I've used Sparco Elites for the last 5 years with no problems Low tech luddite - xflow and proud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgrigsby Posted July 2, 2002 Share Posted July 2, 2002 Ahh in that case go for Sparco Elites...Demon Tweeks should be able to do next day on them. Rob G www.SpeedySeven.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V7 SLR Posted July 2, 2002 Share Posted July 2, 2002 I've got both Stand21 full height boots and a pair of Sparco Elite's. I like both, but in future I'll probably only buy ankle boots as I've found them to be more comfy on the whole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Man Posted July 2, 2002 Share Posted July 2, 2002 Rich I have taken to driving barefoot - took a bit of getting used to at first, but now I find that I get better feel, especially when heel-and-toeing, and I _never_ snag other pedals. If I wear shoes to drive the 7 now I find them awkward by comparison. Plus bare feet cost £0, are more comfortable and it's a lot cooler! Not allowed on the track, however, AFAIK.... First Man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Campbell Posted July 2, 2002 Share Posted July 2, 2002 Also try grandprixracewear. I just bought some Sparco Karting boots for £70 (although you'll have to pay delivery on top if you can't pick them up from Chiswick roundabout or Silverstone). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Wong1697456877 Posted July 2, 2002 Share Posted July 2, 2002 GPR can take a while to deliver. If you want them fast, phone Dave Kimberley at Demon Tweeks and tell him you need them fast. I use OMP - the cheapest ones. Seem ok although the soles are a little to thin for my liking. Alex Wong www.alexwong.net www.slipstream-trackdays.co.uk _________ / __ __ / ___ _//__T/__/_ ___ / (_) (_)/ /`-'/o/ _______ /o/`-'/ / /// ( VDU7X ) // / /___/--_________/--/___/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCG Posted July 2, 2002 Share Posted July 2, 2002 Rich I use Momo Corse, about £70 from Demon Tweeks. I got them in black so they aren't so obvious. Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vine Posted July 2, 2002 Share Posted July 2, 2002 I use Momo Corse too, and in black also. I find them ultra comfortable, and discreet with it. JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Durrant Posted July 2, 2002 Share Posted July 2, 2002 I also use Puma Roma trainers available at all good sport shops and few shoddy ones aswell. They are a nice narrow fit and you do not look out of place wearing them in the pub unlike racing boots that attract some odd looks! Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murph7355 Posted July 2, 2002 Share Posted July 2, 2002 Sparco Elites are great. Their higher ones (Top something ar other) are equally nice, but the reinforcing on teh sides of the feet on the Elites make them harder wearing in my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted July 2, 2002 Share Posted July 2, 2002 I use the high topped No Fear branded items - at £120 not the cheapest around, but certainly one of the most comfortable in my opinion. Virtually non stop (except for 2 fuel stops) all the way from Paris to Chester - no sore feet, no smelly feet, no hot feet. You get the picture. Regards, Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Mupferit Posted July 2, 2002 Share Posted July 2, 2002 Forget the race boots, be different and go for the suede slippers like mine and a certain other person in the 7 club! Strange thing, I wore mine all weekend at Le Mans and nobody took the p**s once. Maybe they didn't notice or were just being kind to an old man. Brent teeth.gif Edited by - brent chiswick on 2 Jul 2002 22:42:34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted July 2, 2002 Share Posted July 2, 2002 Frankly anything you can fit your feet into that feels comfortable, i can only find that i fit into the Diadora karting boots as i have quite large feet size 12.5 (47), therefore only companies like this one go to this size! C7 PWT X-Flow all Steel Life begins at 40(00rpm) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richiemouse Posted July 2, 2002 Author Share Posted July 2, 2002 Thanks everybody. So far the voting is: Sparco Elites = 5 Momo Corsa = 3 Puma Roma = 2 Sparco Kart = 1 Diadora Kart = 1 OMP = 1 No Fear = 1 Slippers = 1 Bare Feet = 1 So at the moment it looks like the Elites, although I may pop into town tomorrow and see if I can find the Pumas just to try. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Plato Posted July 3, 2002 Share Posted July 3, 2002 Like when you buy any pair of shoes - try before you buy , if at all possible . The widths are quite different from different makes . Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringmeister Posted July 3, 2002 Share Posted July 3, 2002 Rich, If you want narrow and light then by far the best option is ballet shoes, they come in all sorts of colours but pink seems the most popular. Ian. How long until the next Ring trip? sad.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prs Posted July 3, 2002 Share Posted July 3, 2002 I also use Puma Roma about £40, comfy and really narrow so you don't catch the other pedals plus you walk round all day in them, phew can smell them from here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Elizabeth Posted July 3, 2002 Share Posted July 3, 2002 Puma also do sparco "branded" race boots. They are not fire resistant, but the good news is they usualy have some in the Puma shops, usually hidden round the back. £40 got me some from nice high top race boots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vine Posted July 3, 2002 Share Posted July 3, 2002 ...by far the best option is ballet shoes... That explains why my wife calls mine "dancing pumps"! JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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