Shoe Recommendations

Jason Bell · Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 10:36 pm Post subject: Shoe Recommendations

I am looking to replace the cheap K1 shoes I bought when I first got into karting, but with so many options and since I do not have the ability to try them all on, I am hoping some of my fellow karters can give me some recommendations.

The only requirements are the shoes have to be either low or mid-top, no high top shoes. I would prefer low top shoes.

And finally, I do not want to break the bank on shoes. I am looking to pay under $75 for a pair.

Thanks in advance,
-J

Bob Ogden · Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 8:13 am Post subject:

Wrestling shoes. Of course, SKUSA and CKI may require an expensive "homologated" shoe, but if they do it's just another place to make karters spend unnecessarily.

Mike Graham · Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 9:16 am Post subject:

+1 for wrestling shoes!

Gary Osterholt · Site Admin Joined: 18 Jul 2001 Posts: 2771

Bob,

Nice jab towards CKI and SKUSA.

But I've never seen a rule requiring "homologated" shoes. And further more I can find anything about shoes on the CIK website.

Gary

Mike Goebel · Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 9:29 am Post subject:

If these guys have your size they are having a somking deal on stuff.

click here --->OMP Stuff

These look pretty sweet too and $60 is a deal.

click here --->Bell Stuff

Mike G.

Bruce Peck · Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 9:33 am Post subject:

I used wrestling shoes for many years and they worked great. For the last four years I've worn the Impact mid. They're comfortable and have held up well (this is enduro racing). Looks to be $79 at Comet.
http://cometkartsales.com/store/apparel/shoes.htm

Peter Zambos · Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 9:49 am Post subject:

i know that the alpinestars shoes are out of your budget, but mine have lasted over 5 season, so they've more than made up for their extra cost and are still in pretty good shape.
prior to that i had a pair of sparco shoes, and though i'm sure they've improved them since, they felt uncomfortable after 1 year.

Ron Honsaker · Joined: 21 Feb 2008 Posts: 32

My TRP Mid top shoes have been great. Started with Puma/Sparcos and they were uncomfortable to wear for long periods being a bit narrow. The TRP shoes have a wider toe box and dont tire my feet out since I am my own mechanic and on my feet through the day. TNR Kartsports has them for about 65 or 70.

Jared Trengove · Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 7:34 pm Post subject:

oakley high tops have lasted me 3 seasons and are still in perfect condition

michael lindsey · Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 7:35 pm Post subject:

I used my old wrestling shoes for the first year, then I found a deal on Oakleys and been wearing them every sence. Mid top, comfortable, and still look great.
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Dillon Felber · Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 8:18 pm Post subject:

alpinestars has nice karting shoes
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Jason Bell · Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 9:54 pm Post subject:

Thank you all for the input so far. These are the ones I am leaning towards. They are low tops and they have a kick ass name! Wink

http://www.saferacer.com/bell-k-pro-evo-lowtop-kart-shoes.html?productid=1301

-J

Taylor Jocelyn · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 7:44 am Post subject: shoes

The alpinestar shoes are well worth the added cost, you will get more value

http://www.alpinestars.com/2009_Tech_1K_Shoe/pd/np/220/p/271209.html

$99
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J C · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 8:21 am Post subject:

I've had great use out of the Piloti Prototipo shoes. And they can be found on amazon for as low as $35 last time I checked

Walt Gifford · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 8:48 am Post subject:

You want something that covers your ankle. If you get dumped at speed it goes down to the ankle bone pretty quick.

I use ATR shoes I got from GrandProducts.

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