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Title: Piloti Driving Shoes
Post by: alfagtv100 (Biggus) on August 13, 2009, 10:05:05 AM
Hi all,

Would anyone know where I could find Piloti driving shoes in Melbourne?
They are available online from QLD (http://www.theracingroom.com.au/pages/p_standard.asp?pid=60 (http://www.theracingroom.com.au/pages/p_standard.asp?pid=60)) but I would prefer to try a pair on for fit.

Cheers,
Marco.
Title: Re: Piloti Driving Shoes
Post by: Southern75 on August 13, 2009, 08:16:56 PM
Nice shoes, big money though.

I think i'd settle for some alpinestars
Title: Re: Piloti Driving Shoes
Post by: alfagtv100 (Biggus) on August 14, 2009, 12:04:47 AM
I am interested in checking if any of their models feature a wider sole.  I find most pure race shoes seem to narrow for my sub-standard heel/toe technique.  Rather than hit the throttle pedal with my heel, I prefer to do so with the edge of my foot in-line with the ball of my foot (or thereabout).
I would pay a little more if I could find a suitable shoe.
Any suggestions?  Apart from the obvious one of "sort out your crappy technique".
Title: Re: Piloti Driving Shoes
Post by: Sheldon McIntosh on August 14, 2009, 05:50:20 AM
Blundstones.

I know it doesn't help with your desire to try them on, but these Piloti shoes are pretty reasonably priced brand new on ebay, most around the $50-60 range, but then there's shipping from the US.    At that price it would almost be worth the gamble.  Might get a pair myself, they look really good, and my preferred Converse Chucks are getting a bit thin on the sole.
Title: Re: Piloti Driving Shoes
Post by: alfagtv100 (Biggus) on August 15, 2009, 08:47:26 AM
Bingo Sheldon.  I found a pair for AU$85 delivered from the States on eBay.
Sweeeeeet