Race boots that are actually good for racing cars

[Al Weyman]

Originally Posted by Notso Swift

Yes, but you can't get all the latest "flash" designs, I am Cont 47 UK 12
Gloves are a problem. Sparco only make one style in 13.

Bet you are a great swimmer Notsoswift!

Of more use a friend of mine sells boxing boots over the internet, mention my name I am sure he will look after you. http://www.warriorboxing.com/

[Notso Swift]

Originally Posted by Al Weyman

Bet you are a great swimmer Notsoswift!

Nope, heavy bodied so I sink like a stone. I once went to a health spa where they had a pool that was "more boyant than the dead sea", I couldn't lie there and float! I have to keep moving or I go under. I am (or at least was) built like a swimmer (6'5 tall and a 6'6 span) but I have to use too much energy to be fast throught the water.

Seriously, back OT

Glenn
Thought you needed race boots, maybe altenative footware will sort you out (such as boxing boots ot Topsiders)
Otherwise, as you have tried everything else, about the only thing you can do is change your style
Personally I don't really Heel Toe anyway, I use the ball of my foot and behind the big toe on the brake (strong, secure part of the foot) and "roll" my "outer mid-foot" across the throttle.
My knee movement controls the brake while the ankle controls the throttle.
I hope that is as clear as mud!

[216gti]

Have you looked at the race boot style trainers, a friend has a pair and they seem to be very similar to a race boot but of more sturdy construction so I am assuming slightly larger. I think they are by Sparco.

[Alan Cherry]

I use sparco classic leather and have no problem with them. However have just bought a pair of everyday shoes from marks and sparks - leather -narrow heel that curves up the back of the shoe, and no chunky separate heel, but flatter and wider across the sole - quite a delicate fine tread- may be just what you are looking for ( they are shoes not boots )- about forty quid in the UK, but should be less in your tax haven.
Happy Hunting


Alan