El cheapo grande racing shoes :) part 1

TimStevens

08-28-2001 03:35 PM

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El cheapo grande racing shoes :)
 

I figured the folks in here would be most interested in this. Eastbay.com has Nike driving shoes on an incredible clearance right now. I didn't even know Nike made driving shoes, but they do (or did, anyhow), and they're only $20 now. They're the real-deal, nomex lined, sued outers, super-sticky soles. They do seem to be designed with NASCAR in mind (as each shoe is licensed by a particular driver), but in my brief test-drive with them last night they worked well. They're not a very comfortable shoe, mind you, but I don't plan on wearing them very often anyhow.

Here are some pics:

[IMG]http://a712.g.akamai.net/7/712/225/3cecff902e9e7b/www.eastbay.com/images/products/large/81009411_l.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://a712.g.akamai.net/7/712/225/d6f14937bb9f31/www.eastbay.com/images/products/large/81009081_l.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://a712.g.akamai.net/7/712/225/9a2d11a689e9a3/www.eastbay.com/images/products/large/81009031_l.jpg[/IMG]

If anyone does pick these up, I'd be interested in hearing your opinions.

Thanks,

-tim

TimStevens

08-28-2001 03:36 PM

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Duuh... maybe you'd like to be able to find them :)

Go to [url]www.eastbay.com[/url] and search for product number: 81009031

-tim
(w/ snazzy blue driving shoes)

Arioch

08-28-2001 04:44 PM

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SWEET!!! Thanks for the link... My buddy is the Diretctor of IT over at eastbay... gotta see if i can get a pair even cheaper.... :D

-dave
[url]http://granturismoforums.com[/url]

TimStevens

08-28-2001 05:55 PM

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Oh yeah? Cool... what's his e-mail addy? I wanted to compliment someone over there for their fantastic order processing. I placed my order at 10:00 pm on Friday night, and the shoes were at my doorstep on Monday afternoon! And that was with cheap shipping!

-tim

yodakun

08-29-2001 02:03 AM

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Well, I'll post a review of these shoes shortly, I just ordered a pair of 11's.

RyanC

08-29-2001 09:51 AM

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I bought a set and got them in Monday. I like 'em so far, nice fit and they were comfy on my ride home that night. Gonna try them karting tonight. Now to just get rid of the *ech* NASCAR number on them :D

TimStevens

08-29-2001 09:53 AM

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Let me know how they work... and whether you get that numbering off of there successfully! I may look to do the same :)

-tim

p.s. I wonder how much Nike paid to license those numbers we just want to get rid of! :D

Rickd

08-29-2001 01:40 PM

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Sizing
 

How did these shoes fit relative to a normal pair of running shoes? Same size, bigger, smaller?

Idjiit

08-29-2001 01:52 PM

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Nice! Nike's usually don't fit me very well, but for $20 it's worth a shot.

Does anyone know if Addidas has made a running shoe for anyone? I know Puma makes shoes for Sparco. The Sparcos I tried on didn't fit, although they weren't the Puma-branded ones. I have really narrow feet, with a wide toe box. More like flippers than feet.

Arioch

08-29-2001 03:32 PM

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[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by TimStevens [/i]
[B]Oh yeah? Cool... what's his e-mail addy? I wanted to compliment someone over there for their fantastic order processing. I placed my order at 10:00 pm on Friday night, and the shoes were at my doorstep on Monday afternoon! And that was with cheap shipping!

-tim [/B][/QUOTE]

[email][email protected][/email]

i don't think that he can get them any cheaper though... guess i'll have to pay the outrageous price of $20.00 :p

-dave
[url]http://granturismoforums.com[/url]

bgsntth

08-29-2001 05:21 PM

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Thanks for the tip Tim! Just ordered my size 14s. I've been trying to find driving shoes for awhile now. Looks like they'll have a little more sole than I would prefer, but I'm sure they're better than my current driving shoes-Chucky Taylor HiTops.

iBlueVirus

08-29-2001 05:47 PM

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thanks a lot Tim! :) I always wanted a pair, but didn't want to spend over $175 (from sparcousa) for something that I only wear couple of times in a month. Can't wait for them to come in! :D

TimStevens

08-29-2001 08:08 PM

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No problem... I thought you guys would be interested!

Wonder if I should order a second pair...

-tim

Warp3

08-30-2001 12:58 AM

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You are definitely the man...LOL :D

I'm ordering mine in another window as I type this. :)

Shane -- [url]http://www.warpthree.net[/url]

slidewaysmike

08-30-2001 03:03 AM

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Cool!! Thanks man, just ordered mine up. I went for the blue ones.

That price is so good, someone should order about 20 pairs in various popular sizes and sell them for $40 a pop. You could make some quick money.

Mike

Scooby South

08-30-2001 04:09 AM

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ordered mine in Bluuuuuuuu too (DJ)...thanks for the link...wahoooooooo no more Wrestling shoes....Size 11.5 the lady said that these were the last pair in that size she had....wahooooooooo all mine...:)...Thanks again...

DeliciouSpeed

08-30-2001 10:49 AM

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Reebok Men's Pro EJ32 DMX Mid
Exclusive Color!
$99.99


Funny, EJ32 shoe

Ken

Made my order.

Idjiit

08-30-2001 05:41 PM

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bgsynth -
I'm a Chuck Taylor racer as well... They're getting mauled kart racing. The heel will blow fairly soon, since there's no reinforcement, and the kart pedals will likely chew through the sides eventually. Need some leather...

I must say though, the Nike will have to be pretty nice to make up for the inevitable loss in pedal feel. I might as well be wearing saran-wrap with the Chuck's on.

iBlueVirus

09-04-2001 07:19 PM

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i just got mine over the weekend!! Damn they are nice and comfy for what I paid for! Thanks again!

Idjiit

09-05-2001 05:10 PM

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Got mine on Tuesday, went karting same afternoon. I'm pretty disappointed with them, but I didn't expect much from Nike. The "Air" pocket below the ball of my foot is ridiculous... Why is it there? I'm not jogging, I'm driving for Christ's sake! As if that wasn't bad enough, the sole is way too thick. On top of that, I either had them laced too tight or there's some weird pressure point going on because I couldn't feel my feet after a 12 minute run!

I haven't given up on them entirely yet, but for my big race tonight, I'm using the Chucks.

Thanks anyway for the link though, it was worth the 20 bucks to try them out! Anyone considering them, take my gripes with a grain of salt - different strokes for different folks! YMMV!

TimStevens

09-05-2001 05:27 PM

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Yeah... the air pockets under there are really unnecessary, and I got a little numbness in my toes too, but I just attributed that to them being new. I really need to start wearing them around and breaking them in...

Regardless, they're much better than my sneakers, and cheaper too!

-tim

Idjiit

09-05-2001 06:04 PM

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Oh, and don't forget that they're Nomex/Fireproof! Again, not as important for kart racing - but the fact that the laces are protected by the leather-over-lace design is cool as well.

Subie Gal

09-05-2001 08:37 PM

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grrrr... smallest size they have is a 6 in mens....

i wear a 5 1/2.... go figure :rolleyes:

j.
[url]www.subiegal.com[/url]

TimStevens

09-05-2001 09:17 PM

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Get some big nomex socks (-;

-tim

Jaxx	09-05-2001 11:27 PM

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mine showed up today :)

took a perminate black magic marker to the red and white 88 on the side ..

wa-laa 26.98 racing shoes ...


in the tounge of the shoe

"warning
Motor sports are highly dangerous with risks of death and injury. No representationof warranty is made as to this product's ability to protect the user from risk of death and injury. The user assumes all risks
just do it"

Patrick Olsen

09-06-2001 01:00 PM

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These have been bouncing around on a couple other websites, and on the open track emailing list I subscribe too. The general consensus from the guys that had received their shoes already is that they're not really racing shoes, they're more like comfy paddock shoes or pit crew shoes. But, hey, for $20, why not pick up a pair?

Pat Olsen
'97 Legacy 2.5GT sedan

Delverius

09-06-2001 10:02 PM

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Next time any of us goes to an Event ... all you will see is Drivers wearing strange Nike Racing Footwear.

How do they feel Jared?

tjmh1986

02-19-2004 07:30 PM

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Racing Shoes
 

Hello, I was just wanting to reply to your orginal post and wanted to know what exactlly what the nike racing shoes look like the pics didnt show up and i was interested in getting a pair.
Thanks.
please let me know asap.

RichQY

02-20-2004 12:04 AM

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Re: Racing Shoes
 

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by tjmh1986 [/i]
[B]Hello, I was just wanting to reply to your orginal post and wanted to know what exactlly what the nike racing shoes look like the pics didnt show up and i was interested in getting a pair.
Thanks.
please let me know asap. [/B][/QUOTE] dude.. the post was from 3 years ago!!!!

they dont' make them no more

Ride Operator

02-20-2004 01:40 AM

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Holy newbness.

:huh: :lol:

TimStevens

02-20-2004 08:36 AM

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I can take some pictures of the pair I got, but I'd say you're highly unlikely to find any, as they've been out of production for years.

I'll sell ya mine for $50, they're in perfect condition. ;)

ITWRX4ME

02-20-2004 08:42 AM

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:lol:

skuttledude

02-20-2004 08:46 AM

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I was so duped!
I didn't even think o look at original post date!!!
Good one, ugh

Davis

Jaxx	02-20-2004 12:02 PM

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mine hurt my feet .. they are under my bed some where ....

i used a blue sharpie to hide the stock car number on the side.

Scooby South

02-20-2004 12:16 PM

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yeah...they were more like Pit shoes for the crew...not driving shoes...

Very heavy sole...Back to some decent Wrestling shoes for me..;)

Bill

Rodan

02-20-2004 01:42 PM

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What about racing shoes for wide feet? I am a "D" width.

I kinda interested in the Puma Speed Cats.

rupertberr

02-20-2004 04:57 PM

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Re: Re: Racing Shoes
 

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by RichQY [/i]
[B]dude.. the post was from 3 years ago!!!!

they dont' make them no more [/B][/QUOTE]


:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Help, I need air!:lol:

Skyline

02-20-2004 10:47 PM

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Heheh, I got two pairs of those Nike pit shoes. They work great for playing volleyball! Very grippy on the boards, and the cushion "bump" in the front part is great for jumping and landing.

I did try driving in them once. I went back to my regular Nike sneakers instead. :p

Orbiter

02-22-2004 05:16 PM

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from what ive read Championship Sports Group is the only company licensed to sell Nike driving shoes..

They actually go for $175 bux... ouch

u can find more info here
[url]http://www.championsportsgroup.net/clients_nike.htm[/url]


Here is a pix of the Air Drive [IMG]http://www3.telus.net/orbiter/driverblk_large.jpg[/IMG]



and the pit shoe..
[IMG]http://www3.telus.net/orbiter/airsub18blk_large.jpg[/IMG]

Skyline

02-22-2004 08:06 PM

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Where can you buy the Air Drive Pro though?

RebelINS

02-23-2004 02:44 AM

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You guys just need to go buy some Lugz "Driving Shoes"! :)

-Wes

TimStevens

02-23-2004 07:34 AM

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[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by RebelINS[/i]
[B] You guys just need to go buy some Lugz "Driving Shoes"! :)

-Wes [/B][/QUOTE]

Hey, at least the Nikes were nomex lined... don't think you can say that for the Lugz :)

SMiLEY

02-24-2004 12:40 AM

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I've had those Nike shoes for about 2 years. Eastbay ran that deal then too.

I can say that they take quite awhile to break in, but once they do they aren't as bad. I'll never call them comfortable, but they work well enough for autocrossing and they were only $20!

-Jeff Hunt