The right side of the right shoe has an extra bolster to help with heel-toe shifting.

For years I have seen the same advertisement in the back of my favorite car magazines. The one by Piloti (pee-lo-tee) stressing the importance of the proper driving shoe.

Well I decided to give the Piloti shoes a shot because my regular shoes were not great for heel/toe down shifting, and I wanted to see if all the hype was worth it.

The best (and probably only) place to order them is online. But they were deliverd in about a day–see the link at the end of this article if you want to know where I got them…

My biggest fear was that people were just buying them because Leno, Seinfeld and other famous car enthusiasts wore them. Were they worth the money?

My Verdict

I still have to get some more driving time with the shoes but they are probably the most comfortable sneaker-type shoe I have ever worn. They feel extremely light and are great for walking around. Even if I was not obsessed with cars and driving, I would buy these shoes again!

As for driving, I like how the heel is rounded: it makes it easier to roll from the gas to the brake and back. The little extra support on the right side of the shoe does help with heel/toe downshifting but it will take me some time to adjust to the shoes.

Overall, I’m a fan. Interested in a set? I found the cheapest price here: Piloti Men’s Prototipo Driving Shoe

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