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Old 06-14-2010, 01:26 AM
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Originally Posted by J.lagat_ss/tc
Dress shoes for work and flip flops outside of work, no matter what the weather is.
This. I always wear flip flops, even in winter unless it's really cold or snowing.
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Originally Posted by dblock
barefooted......
This^^ have flipflops but i kick em off in the car. im bare footed like 98% of the time in my car, feels better to me i can feel the car
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i drive in my addidas goodyears.
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Whatever I have on. Just depends.
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Originally Posted by blackss/sc07
^^^ hahaha i drive with my underarmor or dc's
what's so funny?
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underarmour mandles or my work boots.......
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99% of the time...sandals. Hey, im a florida guy at heart. **** shoes, we dont need shoes here.
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sometimes i wear my girlfriends UGG boots when i track it.


j/p
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Jk lol

I find it easiest to drive in these no joke:

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UnderArmor shoes
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Old 06-14-2010, 04:53 PM
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underarmour Prophet II's...i only have 1 pair of shoes...well aside from my business casual shoes...which i only wear to formal events
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Old 06-14-2010, 05:11 PM
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When auto-xing I wear my old wrestling shoes, very similar to expensive driving shoes
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Actually, I wear size 12 EEE New Balance 505's. They're not racing shoes.

I do want a pair of alpinestars boots, but they're ******* expensive.
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I normally drive in my Nike Airs



or my Etnies.



They are so comfortable and allow for good heel toe.

Of course I have multiple pairs of Chuck Taylors (Black, Red and Brown)

My most uncomfortable shoe while driving are my shoes for school. They are Bates 8" Ultra Lites



They have soo much ankle support that I can't roll my foot over to the throttle

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lol shoes.....

barefoot FTW
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Every day

Random occasions

After the gym

When I Race
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Etnies, unless there's snow on the ground then I wear my Dunham workboots.
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Heels
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I drive in anything including barefoot you just have to be skilled not to ride the clutch practice makes perfect.

Originally Posted by IdreamofYenko
I normally drive in my Nike Airs or my Etnies. They are so comfortable and allow for good heel toe. My most uncomfortable shoe while driving are my shoes for school. They are Bates 8" Ultra Lites



They have soo much ankle support that I can't roll my foot over to the throttle
Are you in the military or going to school to become a firefighter that is where they are most commonly used I have a pair as well for when Im on duty as a firefighter quick to take off due to the zipper.

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I'm in EMT school at the moment. Plan on starting Medic this fall. I love those boots EXCEPT for when I'm driving.
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Either my Lugz boots or NB Sneakers.
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Originally Posted by IdreamofYenko
I'm in EMT school at the moment. Plan on starting Medic this fall. I love those boots EXCEPT for when I'm driving.
is emt school hard where your at? at my junior college to get your emt-b you have to maintain an 80% in the class. I did take first responder though, so it should help. But Im scared of throwing 1100$ down the drain because I don't pass....... I would like to be a medic or firefighter.

as for shoes. skate shoes are my favorite to race that **** in.
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lets see... barefoot, flip flop, heels, flats, my nike running shoes... but i would say top is flip flops or barefoot. depending on the heels its not very comfy


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