Sim Racing Booties

[Captain Roh]

Thought this section would be best, but the question is has anyone found a good compromise between socks and shoes for sim racing?

I'm thinking something like this...

... may be a little overkill, but when I wear socks, my heels hurt after an hour maybe. And if I wear shoes, I constantly have to adjust my footing and I dont get as good a feel.

DIY solutions welcome but if any of you know manufacturers of just such a product let us know. Anything that betters my experience is worth a punt in my opinion.

 

[kikie]

*snip* but the question is has anyone found a good compromise between socks and shoes for sim racing?

Barefoot with a pillow under your heels maybe? 💡 Or is it barefeet?

Your Sim Racing Booties are shoes.

 

[TheCracker]

Slippers.



Probably.

 

[HN7]

For $30: http://www.simboot.com/
Me, I use house shoe, no sweat and better feel than bare feet and sock.

 

[kikie]

Slippers.



Probably.

... and



and



Or you could get a pair of ...

Racing socks

 

[TheCracker]

Or just man-up and deal with having slightly sore feet.

 

[Captain Roh]

Or just man-up and deal with having slightly sore feet.

I fully expect to be playing GT5 for an unimaginable amount of time, and hurty feet would somewhat put a downer on the experience.

These look like just the job though...

For $30: http://www.simboot.com/
Me, I use house shoe, no sweat and better feel than bare feet and sock.

Thanks for sharing HN7

 

[SomeStrangeSin]

Thought this section would be best, but the question is has anyone found a good compromise between socks and shoes for sim racing?

I'm thinking something like this...

... may be a little overkill, but when I wear socks, my heels hurt after an hour maybe. And if I wear shoes, I constantly have to adjust my footing and I dont get as good a feel.

DIY solutions welcome but if any of you know manufacturers of just such a product let us know. Anything that betters my experience is worth a punt in my opinion.

Here you go http://www.simboot.com/

Simboots specifically designed for sim racing. If you order some please mention me. My email is Craniumkick@aol.com

 

[kikie]

Here you go http://www.simboot.com/

Simboots specifically designed for sim racing.

That's ... interesting. I didn't know these things even existed.

 

[mikochu]

 

[HN7]

^ Haha, that's awesome. Just curious, what brand and how much they cost?

 

[F34R]

Just sent my order for the simBoots. I also mentioned you Sin. Thanks for the info.

 

[delyard]

These must have been modelled on Gorilla feet - I need a pair

Then I can race in my cockpit with my gorilla feet and gorilla costume and my banana.

 

[mikochu]

^ Haha, that's awesome. Just curious, what brand and how much they cost?

They are Vibram FiveFingers. That model is the KSO, which I have a pair of. I use them for running. I'll never go back to "regular" running shoes again. Depending what style you get, they go for $60-120 USD. The KSO model goes for $85. However, if you have a severe case of Morton's Toe, they might not fit right...

 

[kikie]

These Vibram FiveFingers are perfect for learning how to heel and toe.💡

Just sent my order for the simBoots. I also mentioned you Sin. Thanks for the info.

Can you let us/me know what you think of the SimBoots?

 

[F34R]

These Vibram FiveFingers are perfect for learning how to heel and toe.💡



Can you let us/me know what you think of the SimBoots?

absolutely... I plan on doing a review of them, compared to shoes, socks, etc. Pics, maybe video, etc. I will also update this thread every step of the way.

 

[maulreize]

I ordered my simboots in August. They are great. They fit like a custom made pair of socks. I also use them as house shoes, so they have taken a pretty good beating. I’ve used them when it was 90(F) degrees out, and when the temperature was below zero. No complaints, I am almost ready to order more. I bought the pair with rubber on the heel and toe, but my next set (which I’m going to use exclusively for house shoes) will just be cloth. A word of advice; they make my feet sweat quite a bit, which may lead to other (stinky) problems in the future. If you do buy a pair, you should plan on wearing them with socks. Simboots+socks= awesome.

 

[SomeStrangeSin]

Just sent my order for the simBoots. I also mentioned you Sin. Thanks for the info.

what kind of grip did you get on the heel and toe of both feet?

 

[SomeStrangeSin]

I ordered my simboots in August. They are great. They fit like a custom made pair of socks. I also use them as house shoes, so they have taken a pretty good beating. I’ve used them when it was 90(F) degrees out, and when the temperature was below zero. No complaints, I am almost ready to order more. I bought the pair with rubber on the heel and toe, but my next set (which I’m going to use exclusively for house shoes) will just be cloth. A word of advice; they make my feet sweat quite a bit, which may lead to other (stinky) problems in the future. If you do buy a pair, you should plan on wearing them with socks. Simboots+socks= awesome.

what colors did you do? I was hoping simboot would get more colors in before I order mine, specifically orange.

 

[F34R]

I just decided to go with all white, except the very back, which will be black. I am getting heel/toe grips.