Race footware, Any benefit?

Jon · Post by **Jon** » Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:20 pm

As the title suggests, Is there any benefit to wearing these?
I can understand wearing a suit and gloves for safety reasons (and boots if they are fire resistant) But i can't believe for one minute that most people wear race boots for a fashion statement, So what's the advantage?

Mr Fletcher · Post by **Mr Fletcher** » Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:24 pm

yes i would recommend them gives you more precision on the pedals .

Post by **Stuart** » Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:24 pm

Pedal feel, delicacy of application, safety, woman drop their knickers at the merest sight of them.

Fin

Mr Fletcher · Post by **Mr Fletcher** » Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:34 pm

i know its been seen before but you wouldn't do this with wellies on:D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HjXXUyQhPE

Jon · Post by **Jon** » Fri Nov 06, 2009 10:02 pm

That's insane! Point well made

stockcar · Post by **stockcar** » Sat Nov 07, 2009 9:19 am

even on a t/day i tend to wear a pair of Oakley "kart" boots for that very reason................

Jon · Post by **Jon** » Thu Feb 03, 2011 5:52 pm

I finally bit the bullet and bought some kart boots (

Post by **Stuart** » Thu Feb 03, 2011 6:46 pm

Cheap as chips mate. Just think; if you notice the benefit when you're driving on the road, just imagine what they'll feel like when you overstep the mark on the track.....