ILikeEsses Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 I have been doing HPDE this year and need to get a pair of high top race shoes. However, I feel like sasquatch since I have an 11.5 wide foot. The challenge is no one seems to make wide shoes, and finding someone who can recommend brands that run wide are just as difficult. Does anyone know which brands run toward wide feet? Can you also recommend brands that give nice pedal feel? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laze1 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 I have looked, but NOT found any wide "real" racing driving shoes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeblack Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Being a size 14 EE I feel your pain. I tried oakley and simpson, no good, I went with piloti and also found a pair of alpines that are great but I don't know how the new style fits. Also Stand 21 makes custom boots as well as standard sizes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagoston Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Have you tried Alpinestars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getfast Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 I have been doing HPDE this year and need to get a pair of high top race shoes. However, I feel like sasquatch since I have an 11.5 wide foot. The challenge is no one seems to make wide shoes, and finding someone who can recommend brands that run wide are just as difficult. Does anyone know which brands run toward wide feet? Can you also recommend brands that give nice pedal feel? Thanks. I have wide size 12.5/13 feet and the race shoes that fit me the best are the Sparco ones that are american-sized not european-sized. Specifically these: http://www.ogracing.com/catalog/1-Driver/25-Shoes/92-Sparco/97-Competition/item-1359-SPARCO-RACE-NOMEX-DRIVING-SHOES I also fit great into any size 13 Piloti - they seem wider than the Sparcos linked above, but not by much. As for someone who won't steer you wrong on subjects like this... call OG Racing and ask for Brian, 1-800-934-9112. Hope it helps, Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcrider2005 Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Try out the new Lico by Sparco. I was looking for race shoes and they are very wide (way to wide for me). http://ogracing.com/catalog/1-Driver/25-Shoes/item-1779-LICO-HIGH-FIRE-DRIVING-SHOEonclick=" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; The person at OG Racing said the Lico stuff is supposed to be more of an American fit than European. Personally I would stay away from Piloti, because the soles are very thick compared to real racing shoes so you don't get as good pedal feel. Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkSideDE Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Sounds like something Clark can answer for you - http://www.apexperformance.net/cartgenie/subcategory.asp?category=16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laze1 Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 I am tempted to just wear "wing-tips" like the Old NASCAR drivers...a good pair is all-leather and they are WIDE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMerritts Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 The best shoe Ive used that fits wide feet is made by DC, they're up there in the pricing but comfortable for wearing all day too. http://store.dcshoes.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3708420&cp=3448740.3448746.3436135 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy_Steve Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I've always noticed that the "driving shoes" are exactly like the wrestling shoes I used when I was wrestling in middle school and high school. I forget who makes them, but you can find them in any sporting goods store, so you can at least try them on before buying. Something I like to do with shoes that I can't do online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laze1 Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 the same but NOT fire proof I've always noticed that the "driving shoes" are exactly like the wrestling shoes I used when I was wrestling in middle school and high school. I forget who makes them, but you can find them in any sporting goods store, so you can at least try them on before buying. Something I like to do with shoes that I can't do online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getfast Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Racing shoes aren't fireproof either... they are fire resistant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy_Steve Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Hot feet make you get out faster anyway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILikeEsses Posted May 25, 2010 Author Share Posted May 25, 2010 I bought the LICO Shoes and they are certainly wide enough for my feet. They are very comfortable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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