Driving shoes may not be a requirement, however, they are a worthy investment for an auto enthusiast. Before experiencing driving shoes I was quite skeptical but after spending a week with a pair of Piloti Prototipos, I finally see the value in shoes made for driving.

When my pair of Piloti Prototipos arrived at my home, they were followed by the arrival of a very loud car. The Mustang GT350 sat in my garage waiting for its inaugural test drive. So, I slipped on my Prototipos and set off in the Shelby.

A pair of Piloti Prototipos will run you only $140 and for a pair of well-made shoes that cater to a niche market that's money well spent. You can easily spend that kind of money on other nice casual sneakers but why would you when you can get shoes made specifically for something you love?

In addition to enhancing your driving experience, you can wear them every day. The Prototipos look like relatively normal shoes and they are extremely comfortable. After spending hours walking around in these shoes and driving in them they still felt comfortable. These are easily the most comfortable shoes I've ever owned, there's ample padding and good arch support.

Piloti also makes a wide range of shoes. Anything from full on racing shoes to the leather shoes from their luxury series is built specifically for people who love driving. The diverse offering of products from the Piloti site is helping to bring driving shoes into mainstream footwear. Now you can wear and own a pair of driving shoes without​ looking like a would be formula one driver.

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Driving a powerful manual transmission car like the GT350 requires precise pedal control. You want to feel the pedals and keep a grip on them during the dance of heel toe. Thankfully the Prototipos are not only comfortable to walk in, but their rounded heels make for the perfect pivot point. They offer a good base to modulate the throttle and control the clutch.

Besides the rounded heel, the shoes also include a unique design specifically for heel toe. The right shoe has a slight addition of width on the side of the shoe near your pinky toe. The result is the perfect tool for driving a manual transmission car and enhance your driving experience. This additional rubber makes heel toe much easier and shows the shoe designers really catered these for drivers.

Much like the Mustang GT350 is a race bred car for the road the Prototipos take racing shoe tech to the masses. These shoes may not be fire proof but they lessons learned in racing shoe developement and transfer them to the street.

You can drive a car with virtually any pair of shoes but driving shoes will enhance the experience. For a reasonable sum, you can own a pair of comfortable driving shoes that you can wear every day. So next time you're in the market for a versatile pair of shoes check out Piloti's driving​ shoes, you won't be disappointed.

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