Footwear while driving - Page 3

smciner1 · 13-04-2005, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by XA Coupe

those boots look very errrr :ymca:

/me thought Robo-Foot (tm) was somewhat questionable......

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GreenMachine · 13-04-2005, 11:49 PM

I'm with smciner1 - Rebs, always... although, they're the only footwear i own...

Racecraft · 14-04-2005, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by donno

And it's LEGAL to drive barefoot in QLD. Well, it was in 2002 when I went for my license.

Are you 100% sure? I got pulled over last year and when I got out of the car the policeman told me I could get a ticket for driving without shoes on.

bindi · 14-04-2005, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by smciner1

The Ultimate Driving Boots (tm).

I saw the pic and thought of that joke... you know, the one involving gumboots, sheepshaggers, a cliff and velcro gloves

bindi · 14-04-2005, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by FreezeR

I wear my work boots most of the time. There a bit restrictive and uncomfortable while driving coz there a size 13 and they do get in the way a bit.

FreezeR, My dirty mind instantly thought "well you know what they say about men with big feet..."

Anyway, my 2 cents' worth! If I am driving in heels I kick them off onto the passenger side and go barefoot. It is hellish driving in heels.

When I was a delivery driver for Scotts Spare Parts a few years ago, I started out wearing my usual slip on shoes. The clutch was so heavy in the Daewoo Cielo POS that I went to Rebel and bought a pair of joggers with support just under the toes as well as a thicker heel. Fantastic, stopped my feet from aching.

In my rolla though, her clutch is nice and light so I either go Blunnies, sneakers, sandals or barefoot, depending on my mood

And as for barefootedness, when I got done for driving unrego'd I had no shoes on. The cop asked me to get out of the car and I was like "ouch ouch ouch!" on the gravel road. He didn't say a thing about it...

donno · 14-04-2005, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Racecraft

Are you 100% sure? I got pulled over last year and when I got out of the car the policeman told me I could get a ticket for driving without shoes on.

Well when I went to the driving instructor for lessons he said I could go either. I assume he would have known the law. Maybe we'll have to investigate further into this.

Well if a cop does try to book me I'll argue that I have bad ingrown toenails and's its hell to do anything with shoes on. That or I can't operate the pedals properly with shoes on.

Trevor 57 · 14-04-2005, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Racecraft

Are you 100% sure? I got pulled over last year and when I got out of the car the policeman told me I could get a ticket for driving without shoes on.

But, did he give you one??? I suggest not, because there is no law against it.

Trevor 57 · 14-04-2005, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by donno

Well when I went to the driving instructor for lessons he said I could go either. I assume he would have known the law. Maybe we'll have to investigate further into this.

Well if a cop does try to book me I'll argue that I have bad ingrown toenails and's its hell to do anything with shoes on. That or I can't operate the pedals properly with shoes on.

Just get him/her to show you the law you are breaking.

Trevor 57 · 14-04-2005, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bindi

....If I am driving in heels I kick them off onto the passenger side and go barefoot. It is hellish driving in heels....

I really hope you're a girl!!!!!

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smciner1 · 14-04-2005, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bindi

I saw the pic and thought of that joke... you know, the one involving gumboots, sheepshaggers, a cliff and velcro gloves

I think it is all just an excuse for you to talk about my Boots (tm).

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Sylox · 14-04-2005, 11:17 PM

Barefoot for me, more feel of the pedals and more comfortable.
My feet spend enough time in workboots so when ever i get the chance I'm barefoot

Kapn_Kiwi · 14-04-2005, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggoggs

Skinny_Puppy: You wear modern skate shoes? How are they for driving?

Wouldn't know, but I'd suspect what I have wouldn't be too bad, good flex in them, comfy, and decent "feel" They're not the typical huge ones though, they're Etnies Lo-cut IIs, so they're kinda old school, but not mental.

As for those boots, where can I get a pair? I've been looking for a decent 2nd set of boots..

bindi · 15-04-2005, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Chronicle

I really hope you're a girl!!!!!

Ah yeah, last time I checked I was. Hold on lemme double check.

Yep, everything's in place and I just looked in the mirror

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MotherNatureVer2 · 15-04-2005, 10:59 PM

I go barefoot mostly ...... only problem I have is burs ........ but you get that in the outback :P

If not barefoot I wear my riding boots .... mainly in winter cause the tootsies get a bit chilly ..........

I cant drive in anything else ........ dont wear high heals much ....... at my height I proberly should ... but hey ..... You get that on the big jobs :P

MotherNatureVer2 · 15-04-2005, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by smciner1

The Ultimate Driving Boots (tm).

Now they are definatley CFM boots :P

smciner1 · 15-04-2005, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MotherNature

Now they are definatley CFM boots :P

And your point is?

MotherNatureVer2 · 15-04-2005, 11:25 PM

Hehehehhehhhehehhe
Im sure out of all the people here you know eactly my point :P

smciner1 · 15-04-2005, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MotherNature

Hehehehhehhhehehhe
Im sure out of all the people here you know eactly my point :P

I'm pretty sure I don't need to draw you a Diagram (tm).....

:hihi:

MotherNatureVer2 · 15-04-2005, 11:32 PM

No diagram needed here :P

smciner1 · 15-04-2005, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MotherNature

No diagram needed here :P

I guess I really should take your word for that...........

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16-04-2005, 02:14 PM

All I know is I learnt the hard way that when you drive an L9000 with 12 Falcons on the back the muffler under the floor being fed by 14 litres of Detroit Series 60 is gonna make the floor hot! After that I started buying better quality thongs (the cheap rubber ones melted to the floor!)

So, having progressed to the Kennie 604 it's Fila Bangkok copy thongs all the way.

In the ute, whatever shoes are on hand but I do kinda like the rubber studs on the metal pedals when I'm barefoot - massage works well when the Boss is idling.

Amazer · 16-04-2005, 05:35 PM

in summer like wearing thongs and take them off and go barefoot, most of the time I drive cars at work or am taking cars to work (I work at a car dealership in service and parts).

other then that its joggers

bare foot would have to be my fav get to feel more

Rob