[Mikey3]

i drive with my shoes off

[shuzmaker]

These are one of my favorites.

[stressdoc]

I also wear 13s. Boots are awkward, but the worst are my Acorn slippers, the sheep fleece kind, which tend to get caught under the brake sometimes in my E46. I am hoping that the E90 foot space is no worse than the E46. I love bimmers because the ergonomics fit tall people well.

[ase2dais]

Originally Posted by sharp1183

Ha, this is sort of a funny thread I guess, but does anyone else wear size 13 shoes and find it a little difficult to drive your E90? I just bought a new pair of skechers, size 13 (my old skechers are size 13 too, but I never had any problems)

Anyway, sorry if this is a repost--I've seen the post about the clutch not being made for small feet--but does anyone else find their shoe getting jammed between the right "wall" of the car near the accelerator and the brake pedal??? No, I'm not kidding--this is a serious question. It actually feels a little unsafe driving now with my new shoes. I even may have the brake in a little sometimes as I press the accelerator. My shoe doesn't seem to fit in the space given for the accelerator.

When I take my foot off the accelerator quickly to brake, my shoe gets stuck and sometimes it takes longer than I'd like to press the brake.

Id wouldnt worry too much about it, you're blessed, and see it as being fortunate, for you know what the myth is, Right?
.. big feet, big * .

[deutschmann59]

Originally Posted by ase2dais

Id wouldnt worry too much about it, you're blessed, and see it as being fortunate, for you know what the myth is, Right?
.. big feet, big * .

Yeah, I know the myth. And believe me, it's not a myth! The ladies don't call me Superman because I wear a red cape!

You know when I started this thread, I had a feeling it would go in this direction!!!

But it kinda is a problem. I like to look snazzy and tend to dress with more of a "dress shoe" and I was a little pissed off I spent $85.00 on a pair of shoes I can't really drive with. I guess the key here is next time, I gotta make sure the shoes are thinner.

[kt157]

Originally Posted by sharp1183

I was a little pissed off I spent $85.00 on a pair of shoes I can't really drive with. I guess the key here is next time, I gotta make sure the shoes are thinner.

try spending 150+ on a pair of shoes and u dont feel like walking in them.

[Enroutte]

Originally Posted by sharp1183

Yeah, I know the myth. And believe me, it's not a myth! The ladies don't call me Superman because I wear a red cape!

You know when I started this thread, I had a feeling it would go in this direction!!!

But it kinda is a problem. I like to look snazzy and tend to dress with more of a "dress shoe" and I was a little pissed off I spent $85.00 on a pair of shoes I can't really drive with. I guess the key here is next time, I gotta make sure the shoes are thinner.

yeah.. we already had this conversation on the previous page and apparently, longtran says its a myth. stop lyingg boys.

[Enroutte]

Originally Posted by kt157

try spending 150+ on a pair of shoes and u dont feel like walking in them.

yah.. you guys are all crazy. i rarely buy shoes over 100. most of my shoes cost me 15-25$ and they all look like this...



yeah, abercrombie flip flops pretty much do it for me. its so much easier to drive in anyyway. you guys should seriously just carry a pair of them in your car.

[saalim]

Originally Posted by Enroutte

yah.. you guys are all crazy. i rarely buy shoes over 100. most of my shoes cost me 15-25$ and they all look like this...



yeah, abercrombie flip flops pretty much do it for me. its so much easier to drive in anyyway. you guys should seriously just carry a pair of them in your car.

Do yoy drive a stick?

[Enroutte]

Originally Posted by saalim

Do yoy drive a stick?

YAHH RIGHT. I can't multi task for my life.

[saalim]

Originally Posted by Enroutte

YAHH RIGHT. I can't multi task for my life.

Driving a manual with flip-flops doesnt work well for me. I need something that stays firm on my feet. Is it just me.

[Enroutte]

Originally Posted by saalim

Driving a manual with flip-flops doesnt work well for me. I need something that stays firm on my feet. Is it just me.

Oh even without a manual, I know what you mean. I love flip flops because I can almost feel the pedal under my feet and reassures me of how hard I am pressing. However, the flip flops always kind of comes looose in my feet. I always find myself driving.. adn i sometimes take my foot off the accelerator.. and readjust my flip flop so its tighter on me.. and then put my foot back on. okay, not hte safest thing in the world. ahha

[the*saint*]

selm, those shoes are hilarious! As in that episode, a good dose of novocaine to the mouth would complete the picture.

[the*saint*]

Fllip-flops, slides, etc. don't work for me since switching to manual transmission.

When i got my e90 at the end of August, I practically threw out all my foot wear except for my Puma's. They're my gold standard for driving shoes!

[E90-4life]

[shimshimhada]

Speed Cats are the best!

I have a pair of Speed Cat Ps in Demitasse Brown/Black.


The brown color looks more like this though:

[Scott Carpenter]

I have 13's and i drive with sandels. just slip them off and drive with your socks.. It's alot better with no shoes on anyway.


P.S.
if you get the rubber mats it worse.

[E90-4life]

Originally Posted by shimshimhada

Speed Cats are the best!

I have a pair of Speed Cat Ps in Demitasse Brown/Black.


The brown color looks more like this though:

I'm gonna buy more after the first of the year. Should be some new colors and what not by then...

[ase2dais]

seems like nice pair, maybe i should look into them too.
I hope it has good arch support for flatfooted folks.
hmm, doesnt seem to be, unless i try it on once i find them

[Enroutte]

Originally Posted by ase2dais

seems like nice pair, maybe i should look into them too.
I hope it has good arch support for flatfooted folks.
hmm, doesnt seem to be, unless i try it on once i find them

Dude, tell me about it! I HAVE FLAT FEET. No arch what-so-ever. Everytime I run, my feet hurt way before I'm even tired. It's horrible because sometimes I will push myself to keep running that extra mile, but my feet feel like they're going to rip apart.

Have you ever worn anyy tennis shoes that actually help? This is why I wear flip flops. People say that wearing shoes with arches will actually help -- but i feel that it doesnt. I wear flip flops because its flat and it just makes me more comfortable.

[yu]

I would wear flip flops all the time if I could, but it's getting too cold to wear them. I still wear them occassionally when I don't feel like wearing shoes. I don't drive a manual, but I drove my friend's car when I was wearing flip flops. It was fine for me.

[CnoteMD]

I haven't worn flip-flops since my college days when I had to use dorm showers. First of all, it's bad enough finding regular shoes in a size 13, but flip-flops are even more difficult. Besides, I don't want to go walking around with "Fred Flinstone feet".

But back to the original topic...I have never had a problem with my feet getting stuck between pedals and I have worn many different types of shoes (except for snow boots) in my car. I haven't done much "heel and toe" driving in my car. If I did, it would be more of a "big toe and little toe" maneuver.

But I think that having a big foot helps with the clutch though. My left food never needs to leave the floor when using the clutch. So, instead of using my leg to release and press the clutch, I keep my heel on the floor and simply pivot my ankle to press and release the clutch.

Michael