I absolutely love wearing them, feels awesome on my controller lol

2:19 "If you no longer go for a gap... THAT EXISTS" So many people get that quote wrong...

Have to say thank you for the suggestion of these. So comfy and more feeling compared to my Vans. I run Fanatec club sport v2 inverted pedals. Thank you again for making the review

My brother and I used to drive in wrestling shoes. Very lightweight and very grippy soles. When I'm done with my project car I should look into getting another pair, this time in wide to better fit my fat feet.

I bought a pair of Puma shoes years ago. They never made me quicker [I have a very old - still running good - Logi G27], but they are comfy for longer sessions. The thin soles are just right - they are protective, yet let the right amount of 'feel' through to my feet. I was using old bicycle touring shoes [Avocet Model 30] which were almost as good, once I removed the stiffening shank. But the Pumas are an order of magnitude better, I find. It's my humble opinion that a pair of proper driving shoes is a worthwhile investment, and they should be part of every sim racer's kit.

I think racing shoes are absolutely beneficial to sim racing! Wearing socks and using the Fanatec ClubSport V3 pedals with the D-shape pedal plates, I cannot rest my heels while using them because they're too high. I don't have the longest feet (7.5 US), but using shoes, I can rest my heels and use the pedals much more comfortably and efficiently. The heels of the shoes are hard making it more comfortable to rest your foot on the pedal plate. On top of that, they're quite flexible around the toe area so you maintain a certain level control. I got the Sparco Formula 2022 shoes and they're amazing!

Love pressing issues/story time but it also great 2 get some feedback on gear as well

How is the arch support on the shoes?

I do have the same karting shoes for ... well karting. I did try to use them with my Fanatec CSL Elite LC pedals, but honestly it just feels a bit weird ( although I did try them on for like 5 mins ) but I do understand wanting to have some shoes on. I have a heel splint on my left foot and racing with socks for 45 mins starts becoming a real pain.

Currently I've been sim-racing in Vans slip ons. A) because they're cheap and comfy, and B) because I usually use them in my IRL cars when I'm ripping up a backroad or something. I guess its just familiarity.

yes for me. tested and immediately improved my lap time

Never thought you would mention airsoft I play all the time (And yes it helps my emersion to have all the gear I can get in real Multicam and coyote tan) I am sure its the same you get that good feeling and your like I can do this for a while

Puma drift cats, evospeeds will work just as well.

I think you are right that you need the right gear for the job. I can't believe that no one has puts out sim racing driving gear(they my do but I have not googled it). Having the right gear to make you feel comfortable is half the battle. I know if I got to a virtual glory whole theme park, it's always better if I have a Macintosh on. And you can use it if you go dogging later. Just like your sim shoes, you can use the for sim racing and if your lucky enough, for go-karting also.

That’s actually quite helpful as I’m one of those savages running socks or barefoot, however I’m also using a g29 so like you say, I don’t need anything more. Gives me something else to consider when upgrading

Love the Ned Flanders reference! 😂

before i watched this i thought these boots were just for fancy direct drive wheels like the one broadbent uses, but now i kinda wanna get a pair for myself

Using the csl elite pedals with barefeet kills my heels about 20mins. Don’t have load cell but shoes are a must for me

How is the sizing? Sparco (like Puma) are notorious for fitting small, and it's often recommended to go up a size. Thanks.

Come taglia come sono? Vestono giusto?

I don’t agree with your assertion about not making a difference with non load cell pedals I run a Logitech g29 with a nixim spring in the brake pedal so nothing major but I am a lot more precise with my racing shoes as the sole of the shoe grips the pedal which makes you way more precise

What you need to do is build a SIM that slams you around when you crash, catches on fire when the fuel leaks, imparts sudden violent G-forces when you turn corners and accelerate, decelerate, generates temperatures of over 100 degrees and finally, generates so much noise that you must wear earplugs.

Zen master Haye used to wear slippers when he was sim-racing, and I think the Broadbented one did as well before he discovered Abruzzis. Not sure what the likes of GamerMuscle and Alex from FailRace are wearing nowadays...

Ugh, thank God you condensed that into 9 minutes. 😉😁

Apparently, Thrustmaster released the T-LCM with... load cell!

How they feel for walking

But i have a driving force GT :'(......I use my gloves and have fitted a cardo headset in my helmet that runs discord and engineer chat with full insane speaker setup, only to play on my 18" screen with a GTX660 with the DFGT at a normal desk and office chair....these boots were the 2nd item to get right after the next item in the list which is a fire resistant racing suit, very happy you talked me out of them and wasting money

Regarding shoes for sim racing "Nike Revolution 4" £35 from Sports Direct - I tour drumming with a pair too! I feel like You and Jimmer should do a stream together

"nothing at all... nothing at all... nothing at all" "Stupid sexy Millward"

Got some for karting and use it for sim racing as well, does that count?

*goes out to order a suit for managers mode...

not a waste of money dude if its your hobby its never a waste of money

Yeah socks don’t work for me as my feet feel way too slippery so I use crocs instead😂

I mean I personally got a much better feel for my stock G29 pedals after investing in a pair, but that might also be placebo in action.

I use it for iracing but also in real racecars, can't drive without anymore.

I play barefoot when I play racing games with a wheel, lol!

cool video

@ about 70 - 110 euros they are about as much of an investment as any mid range shoes, if you casually trow in a racing game it isnt the effort, if you go and have a sim rig you might as well

yoo what is that intro music?

Try out -( I use them ) - Adidas wrestling shoes. Thinner soles than "real" racing boots.

Let's Go Race guy wears a full suit with helmet...so....yeah =D

Thx nice review, just snaffled a pair for 60 bucks well chuffed, some money grubbers are looking for almost a ton. This sim racing aint cheap eh?

I'd say they are worth it, I have a pair gloves for this reason. I use some old pump style shoes as they quite thin and give me plenty of feel so I can only imagine a proper pair of shoes to be even better.

Have to disagree. They are worth it even without load cells. I used to wear some old dress shoes with hard rubber soles that used to “slip” on the pedals enough that I could keep my right foot on the throttle pedal and pivot on my heel. I bought a pair of sneakers and running shoes and both soles would stick to the metal so I would have to “push” the throttle pedal with my heel off the pedal mount. Not comfortable to drive in for long periods of time, or at all really. Throttle application especially when feathering was difficult. Then a near new set of Oakley race boots came up on gumtree for a song. So I bought them, and instantly, being able to go back to pivoting on my heel was so much better. Like how I drive a real car. Plus, a dedicated sim shoe is better than shoes you’ve worn outside to the park, stood in a land mine made by a dog, bird, chewing gum, you name it. Plus no more dirt on your sim pedals from dual-use shoes......

Boots.. nah.. gymnast shoes for me (Rucanor Bonn)!

Yeah being a sim racer I alway sit and wonder why i gave up people

I know you'll not see this but I found racing in socks designed for steel toe capped boots (reinforced toes and heel with the added bonus they keep your feet worm Ooof with that airsoft comment I've had the misfortune of meeting the milsiming neckbeard who was critical of my budget cammo trousers and top.

I have driven several race cars all over Europe in the past decade. You dont need those shoes. Well, obviously you need them for real life racing, because they are sort of fire proof (not so sure about the Kart shoes tho). Honestly I can race with any grippy sole on my foot. So dont throw your money out for something not neccessary. If you have the money and you want a pair, go for it.

Its the shoes!

Aidan do you wear gloves?

Can't someone invent a progressively loaded load cell? Where you can set the range of movement and the linearity of the movement over varying values and pressures. So you get a combination of pressure applied and movement felt. Hurry up someone. And it could even be made to simulate ABS.

Real Senna fans wear driving loafers.

Are they force feedback boots where a mild (strong) electric current is passed up your inner thigh if you miss the braking point and overshoot?

Its the same as people asking why you wear gloves to simrace..

Fuck me, i work at a kart track and race there as much as i can, and i dont even have race boots! I normally try to avoid sheep mentality, but if this guy reccomends them its probably worth a try😂

What about gloves?

here's how I see it. It's your money it's your feet so you can do what you want. I just don't get ppl and there stupid comments. I say this all the time that this is a forum for ppl to share their ideas and for searching for help. i hate all the negativity

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Oh no, me shooees

Fk 'em.... Fk'em all. You do your thing, let the haters hate. I wanna see the matching gloves👌🏼. They're a bit on the "attention grabbing" side, style wise, but hey, like you said... *channel colours* .👍🏼

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Just get some $10 water shoes from Amazon. They have the added effect of not making your feet sweat

Racing shoes/ boots always look dead snazzy with bootcut denim.

Bare feet or socks are wwwaaaayyyyyy cheaper

I simrace barefoot. Fight me

no, arent worth, ...nor neccassary. Racing shoes only need to be worn in a REAL race, because of protection (Fire resistant). This hazzard you aint have in a SIM! They only make you "feel" like a rue racer - nothing more. For grip on pedals any regular (good) sports shoe does its job well enough.

Seriously ? boots for Thrusmaster pedals ?! This joke in a joke ...

Why you need boots when you can do it bare feet

Socks are cheaper kids. Dont waste your parents money .. no pain no gain

Why am i early?

Socks slippery, ugh.

Why not get black converses, or black pro skate vans🤣😂. This is not that serious lmaoo🤦🏽‍♂️🤣😂

if you buy boots n gloves for sim racing..... im unsubbing bro....... hahahahahahahahahaahaa............... oh no.... you bought them!!! and you use them...... im crushed hahahahahahaaha :D

Wtf they have boots for sim racing, this is getting out of hand lmaoo🤣😂

Well that's 9 minutes Ill never get back listening to someone justify the purchase and wearing of go cart shoes whilst computer gaming. Oh well just don't go outside in them otherwise that will be a whole different meme. LOL