Shoe Recommendations

michael lindsey · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 10:50 am Post subject:

I'm with Walt, get all the protection you can. I have had road rash a few times in my life and I can tell you it sucks anywhere you get it.
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Sheldon Birmingham · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 12:42 pm Post subject:

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

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check your rule book. Hi-top shoes may be required. If you're cost conscious, may as well buy something that you can use.

Mike Goebel · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 3:05 pm Post subject:

If the shoes must say Bell on them for some unknow reason to me at least get the hi tops.
Bell High Tops

I wear these and really like them
Simpson Shoes

Mike G.

Jason Bell · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 4:39 pm Post subject:

The need for Bell racing shoes was just a lame joke. I can care less about the name. I road race my kart in northern California and as far as I know, lowtop shoes are perfectly legal. The only reason I like them better is because of the way they fit me and the way they feel. I have never liked shoes that go above my ankles.

Thanks for the comments and suggestions everyone!

-J

Mike Goebel · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 5:21 pm Post subject:

Jon Romenesko · Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2009 10:26 am Post subject:

Best driving shoes i've ever owned are my Pilotis. Have a couple pairs for the street, and i use their karting boot at the track. Definitely get a shoe that gives you good ankle protection. The Ingles are generously padded, should you ever need that. They're actually comfortable (unlike most driving shoes), and you can wear them all day...i sure do. The real genius is in the heel, which lets you roll into the brake/gas ever so nicely (or heel-toe like a pro in a car). They're a little more expensive than $75, but i'm a believer.

http://piloti.com/products/product_details.aspx?cat_id=0&prod_id=1091&prod_sku=PR19-1
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Bob Phillips · Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2009 10:42 am Post subject:

What organization are you going to race with? With IKF, it requires the ankles to be covered. It is not very often that something is ever said, but!!!!!!
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