socks or slippers??

graham123 · Apr 21, 2020

Being an old fart I always seem to wear my slippers when sim racing , but often see people on you tube in socks...which is better???

gmkump · Apr 21, 2020

Wait a minute. I'm an old fart as well. Started in slippers, did socks once in awhile, but went to sparco racing shoes which is so much better. Thin soled and extra padding on heal where you rest your foot, plus Velcro covers that keep laces completely out of the way. I'll never go back to slippers or socks.

Daniel R. · Apr 21, 2020

Well, if it's just a couple of laps I stay in socks... Like in this video:

When I race I wear old sneakers... Yep, it's better... But it depends on your pedals also. Loadcell pedals like mine need shoes when driving longer... Like in this video:

Schaefe · Apr 21, 2020

I wear old sneakers, which I cleaned very well. Feels uncomfortable to press a load cell brake with only socks on.

BrightCandle · Apr 21, 2020

I tend to just use socks even with the loadcell, I run it at about 40% full load so its only about 40KG. The issue I face at the moment is the T LCM is a bit cooler on the heel and foot than the T3PA Pros were and I am finding my feet get a bit chilly over these winter months and the 2h stints from the endurance races are where I mostly get issues anyway. Its warming up so shouldn't continue to be a problem but I might have to get used to slippers or soft shoes. I loose feel though, my braking is not as good in anything but socks currently.

Emery · Apr 22, 2020

Socks.

DrRob · Apr 22, 2020

Aqua shoes.

Ho3n3r · Apr 22, 2020

Feet.

milord37 · Apr 22, 2020

I have worn out so many socks, then I bought these and they have lasted 3 years
With the cell at 60%! these are very good

ThugUK · Apr 22, 2020

Slippers at the minute, but been looking at aqua shoes too.
Did try socks, but couldn't get away with it.

jamman39 · Apr 22, 2020

I have a pair of converse that I use. The soles aren’t as thin as the ones in racing shoes would be, but I get a lot of feeling through them and I don’t get any discomfort from pushing on the load cell

robt100 · Apr 22, 2020

Using socks, did use slippers but they are wearing out the pedals

My main problem is I have very poor circulation, so have very cold/numb feet, which isn't good with metal pedals. So did an experiment on my last race which seemed to work.....pre-heat the pedals with a hot water bottle for an hour

. Stopped my feet going sore from the cold!

00Hunter00 · Apr 22, 2020

Am I the only one uses a double sock set up. 2nd pair being very thick.

dave kirk · Apr 22, 2020

Daniel R. said:
Well, if it's just a couple of laps I stay in socks... Like in this video:

When I race I wear old sneakers... Yep, it's better... But it depends on your pedals also. Loadcell pedals like mine need shoes when driving longer... Like in this video:

lol, just an excuse to share your videos

Daniel R. · Apr 22, 2020

dave kirk said:
lol, just an excuse to share your videos

Ahhhhhh..... Actually just wanted to show my superb taste in socks...

ao1977 · Apr 23, 2020

Moccasin slippers with a very thin sole. Not because of the LC brake, but in socks my heels start to ache after a while.

PickledAvenger · Apr 23, 2020

Socks when I race, bare foot when I practice. At home I'm often in flip flops and the time spent getting a pair is one more lap

Michael Krone · Apr 23, 2020

I wear my thigh high lace up shiney leather boots when im racing.. Completely naked otherwise..

Its the only way to drive.

Jan Larsen · Apr 23, 2020

Socks. G27 throttle is so soft I can press it with the big toe only for more smoothness.

AJ McDaddy · Apr 23, 2020

I used to use Blitz kung fu slippers as they have a thin rubber sole as my feet would cramp up just wearing socks. I now Puma Redon. They're brilliant for load cell and hydraulic pedals.