Recommendation for racing shoes and gloves (1 Viewer)

[Invincible]

Hello guys,

as the title says, I'm looking for recommendations on shoes and gloves for simracing. The topic came up here (thanks @jonnotheone ) but I didn't want to clutter the thread with OT stuff.

If possible, it would be nice if they aren't too pricey. I did a quick search myself, but mainly found shoes beyond the 100 € range, which is too expensive imo.

 

[Jonno]

Ohh good post lol...and your welcome lol...

 

[m4nu]

SirHunterCluck bought me some nice gloves. If he looks at his amazon history I am sure he can post them here. They were like 15 pounds if I remember correctly and they are so good for driving

 

[Cluck]

SirHunterCluck? Funny

(just kidding Manu )

These were the gloves Manu mentions . I got caught out as they do free delivery if you buy a single pair, but charge if you buy 2 pairs . If I'd spotted that, I would have made 2 separate orders. If you want me to grab you a pair and post them on, let me know

 

[Jonno]

never mind lol..

 

[falcon2081]

You have a couple options.

Shoes:
1. Puma - I use these when I go for a spirited drive in my car. Probably will use them for my new sim rig as well.

2. Fast Track Sims Shoes - Very popular with the sim community. They make 2 options a rubber sole and a thinner sheet sole. They make a limited quantity so you usually have to act fast to order them.

3. Karting shoes - I've seen people mention karting shoes as an alternative. You can usually find great prices in Amazon.

Gloves:
1. Mehcanix Gloves - Typical mechanic glove found at your hardware store. They are cheap, come in different styles, and will last you a while. This is what I use and love them.

2. Karting/Race - I've found the karting ones tend to be a little cheaper than say racing competitor gloves. Amazon is your best bet for prices here.

Hope this helps you out.

 

[Gopher04]

I understand people wanting driving shoes for sim racing, but gloves..do you all have girly hands or something..

 

[Bassetts]

I use these karting shoes, and think they are great, i'll get another pair when they wear out.- OMP KS-3

I understand people wanting driving shoes for sim racing, but gloves..do you all have girly hands or something..

If you have an alcantara rim then give it 1 month without gloves and the alcantara will just be full of grease and dead skin. trust me I made that mistake on my BMW GT rim

 

[m4nu]

I understand people wanting driving shoes for sim racing, but gloves..do you all have girly hands or something..

Its for my alcantara rim for not ruining it completly

 

[falcon2081]

Most of the popular rims have alcantara hence the need for gloves.

 

[Invincible]

Since I don't have an Alcantara wheel, I can skip on the gloves. I tried it yesterday with my cycling gloves (similar to the ones @Cluck posted) and it felt weird. Like my wheels whatchamacallit grew to double the thickness.

 

[Gopher04]

Yeh I have Alcantara on one of my rims, and yes it wears off, I've had the rim for 3 yrs now and I would say 70% of it is still there, to me it's abit like people wearing driving gloves for their daily drive, (pussy's), but each to their own I guess.

 

[m4nu]

Yeh I have Alcantara on one of my rims, and yes it wears off, I've had the rim for 3 yrs now and I would say 70% of it is still there, to me it's abit like people wearing driving gloves for their daily drive, (pussy's), but each to their own I guess.

My daily drive has no alcantara, so no!

 

[Cluck]

I tried it yesterday ... and it felt weird. Like my {censored} grew to double the thickness.

Say what now?

 

[Puffpirat]

Yeh I have Alcantara on one of my rims, and yes it wears off, I've had the rim for 3 yrs now and I would say 70% of it is still there, to me it's abit like people wearing driving gloves for their daily drive, (pussy's), but each to their own I guess.

Says the one with the beaver

 

[Gopher04]

Says the one with the beaver

And you know, you liked it..

 

[MelBonkers]

I use my karting gloves for sim racing and my so called "karting" shoes as well. Am currently looking to replace them as well