Talk Morgan Forums Community The Malvern Arms New driving shoes

As a Yorkshireman I would never pay much for driving shoes, but those who have been on TM may remember that when Piloti went bust a few years ago, new stock appeared on E Bay at stupid cheap prices. Because I'm size 6 this also helped a lot. So I got two black pairs, a red pair, and a grey pair. I don't remember the exact prices, but I think the red ones were about £15. The black ones a bit more. So I'm covered!!

Rigger boots or toe caps every time for me

Arwyn

I wear a pair of Puma sneakers. They fit between the brake and clutch pedals so I can almost stretch out.

Really? Are you saying that you would exect to pay even more for some casual shoes?

With unusually broad feet I have little choice in footwear. I use a pair of Grenson Mocassins for driving

Ditto Keith! Sparco for me as I can then rest my foot between clutch and brake pedals 😊

I usually wear whatever I will be walking about in, apart from one pair of shoes with big soles and dedicated walking boots.
I do have a pair of leather trainer( ish) style shoes that bought over 20 years ago. Can’t remember the brand but it was not an up-market designer one. Really comfy, feel like slippers. The soles have surprised me for low wear, yes a bit thinner now but still plenty to go.I never expected them to be still good for a long time at this stage. Walking on rough ground in them ( hardcore) is the only less than good feel now. A bit of a Trigger’s Broom though with laces and replaced off the shelf insoles.

Sparco have a deal on at the moment .leather driving boots and shoes .

Dont driving shoes come into the same category as string backed gloves, reversed flat cap, or for Morganeers the biggles sheepskin flying jacket?

In a cramped footwell, people with Hobbit feet need all the help they can get.

Exactly Dave!
My old '76 (4 speed box) had reasonable footwell space so I didn't need different footwear. Later 5 speed footwells are much narrower, requiring narrow footwear. PITA having to change shoes to drive, but just another part of the Morgan driving experience.