Shoes or Socks?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by GregoryLeo, Jun 10, 2017.

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What do you wear on your feet when racing?

Poll closed Jun 17, 2017.
  1. Shoes

    38.2%
  2. Socks

    55.1%
  3. Bare foot

    6.7%
  1. GregoryLeo

    GregoryLeo Well-Known Member

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    This thread is strictly for fun and curiosity.
    I started PC base racing sims with a wheel 4 yrs ago. I live in Hawaii. The term slipper slobs was invented here. Most people don't wear shoes. Most of us wear flip flops, slippers, rice flippers, what ever you want to call them. We even wear them to weddings and funerals. And because of the red volcanic dirt, almost nobody wears shoes or slippers in the house. The red dirt stains everything, and it doesn't wash out.
    So I started my sim racing "career" wearing socks only.
    My over all favorite cars for the last few months has been the legends. I love them all. So recently, I've been trying to master the clutch. And I've learned that Socks just don't work for the heal toe/brake gas thing. For me at least. I tried using slippers, that was worse. So I bought a cheap pair of shoes specifically for my console. That's the only time I wear them, is when I'm racing.
    I have to admit, I was not expecting such a different experience. I found that I tended to rest my left foot on the brake peddle,:eek: which has stopped.:cool: Couldn't figure out why everybody was so much faster on the straights.:confused: I also have a better awareness of the gas peddle:rolleyes:.My lap times have come down. And my general car handling and level of fun has improved.
    I guess logitek wasn't kidding when they said "always wear shoes with this product" (or something to that effect) in the instructions.
     
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  2. ChatCureuil

    ChatCureuil Well-Known Member

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    This special item was studied especially for driving fast cars in extreme conditions. Its particular flexibility coupled with incredible aerodynamics make it your perfect asset for modern racing simulations.
     
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  3. mr_belowski

    mr_belowski Well-Known Member Beta tester

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    Socks, but now I have a proper rig I wonder if I should invest in some pixie boots
     
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  4. Karist

    Karist Member

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    Only possible way to drive and race here in Germany, as required by law.

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    But seriously, it's way too warm at home for me to wear some kind of shoes. Socks are more comfy.
     
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  5. GregoryLeo

    GregoryLeo Well-Known Member

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    I'll Have to ask my German wife about that:laughing:
     
  6. n01sname

    n01sname Well-Known Member

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    Scottech Mark IV, uh ? Already got the Mark III, nice ffb (foot-feedback) warm & cosy....mmmmh.
     
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  7. Onaflyer

    Onaflyer Well-Known Member

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    I use these, absolutely fantastic for sim racing. After they break in a bit you won't want to race without them. Search for a better price, I only paid $35 usd a couple years ago.
     

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  8. Gopher04

    Gopher04 Well-Known Member

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    Socks in the winter..bare back in the summer..:)
     
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  9. GregoryLeo

    GregoryLeo Well-Known Member

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    UM, mine are $14 at walmart:oops:
     
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  10. Fanapryde

    Fanapryde Well-Known Member

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    Puma Speed cats (Ferrari edition) or ( when colder) my Sparco karting boots.
    I used to race with socks and sometimes even barefoot, but with my actual Heusinkveld Pro pedals that is not really comfortable.

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  11. Viggdred

    Viggdred Well-Known Member

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    Sparco Imola, or socks, it depends if I use a gearbbox or not...
     
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  12. Eisprinzessin

    Eisprinzessin Well-Known Member

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    Socks. Gives the right smell, too :)
     
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  13. chunky40monkey

    chunky40monkey Member

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  14. Christian G

    Christian G Topological Agitator Beta tester

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    Every human being with a shred of dignity should always wear shoes, period. #IhateFlipFlops
    For real life driving I prefer to use Puma shoes too, Speed Cat or Drift Cat. Thin enough soles and resonable price. There's even themed ones, like the Ferrari one which can be obtained for ~60 bucks.
     
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  15. NL-Jos

    NL-Jos Well-Known Member

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    Special wooden race shoes for the Dutch
    :)
     

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  16. GooseCreature

    GooseCreature Well-Known Member

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    Coming from the darkest, deepest part of the Somerset Levels we go commando!



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  17. ozcanuck55

    ozcanuck55 Well-Known Member

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  18. Dale Junior

    Dale Junior Well-Known Member

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    "sim racing" should be renamed to "socks racing" :tearsofjoy::tearsofjoy:

    PS: My racing basic equipment:

    thick grey wool socks and sparco racing gloves :D
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  19. Karting06

    Karting06 Well-Known Member Beta tester

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    I wear socks at the moment, but I'm thinking of buying shoes for simracing (because it's sometimes a bit painful for heel & toe)...

    Are racing gloves also a good thing? What are the advantages of using that?
     
  20. Sascha Reynders

    Sascha Reynders Well-Known Member

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    I wear these for simracing

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    Nike Speedsweep 3 wrestling shoes: they have a narrow sole and are very flexible, which gives a great feel for my T3PA Pro pedals. Can't drive with socks anymore since I installed the Ricmotech load cell brake mod...

    Got a pair of these as well, but don't use 'em for simracing 'cos I don't feel the pedals enough, especially the throttle. They're great for real-life driving though.

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