Work shoes for cars. Driver's shoes.

At any time of the year, the question of whether what shoes are suitable for driving?. Experiments have shown that shoes really have an impact on traffic safety. It has been proven that shoes (both men's and women's) with high heels in the presence of a soft rubber mat on the floor reduce the braking reaction by more than 2 times.

What kind of shoes should you wear to drive a car?

First, the driver's shoes must have non-slip sole.

Secondly, you need shoes with wide and low (2-3 cm) heels. Under no circumstances should you wear slippers, because... they practically do not prevent mechanical damage to the foot and fit it poorly. This negatively affects the efficiency of actions with the pedals, and, consequently, leads to mistakes on the road. Poor foot support contributes to muscle fatigue and discomfort.

Thirdly, the most important thing in shoes is sole and toe that can get caught on pedals and other objects. Shoes with a welt and a narrow long toe look stylish, but for every driver it is not fashion that is important, but safety. The width of the sole is chosen so that when working with pedals, the shoes do not touch the pedals, ledges in the cabin and the carpet with the welt or long toe. Moscow driving schools and private instructors warn all beginners who have just gotten behind the wheel about this.

17.08.2015

When choosing shoes most of people (especially women) focuses not on the practicality of the product, but on its appearance, beauty. This approach can be justified if the item of clothing is chosen for a special occasion or for a specific outfit. You need to think differently when purchasing driving shoes. Here the quality of the material, comfort, shape and other aspects come into play. But more about everything.

General characteristics

If you often have to drive, then buying quality shoes should be priority. In this case, the product must meet a number of criteria:

Be relatively soft, durable and non-slip. Thanks to this sole, you can drive with more confidence. vehicle and don’t worry about your foot accidentally coming off the pedal;

For women, the heel height should not be more than three centimeters. Otherwise, when you press the brake sharply, the heel will act as a limiter and will not allow you to press the pedal normally. If after all high heels- this is a vital necessity, then it is enough to have a spare pair of other shoes in the car. When getting out of the car, you just need to change into a more comfortable pair of shoes;

Have a short and neat toe. It is important that when pressing one pedal, your foot does not accidentally touch the other, as well as foreign objects, for example, the same rug;

Have a small sole thickness. While driving, a car enthusiast must feel the car and the accelerator pedal itself, and too thick soles on shoes are a hindrance to this;

Be comfortable. For a car enthusiast, it is important that nothing distracts him from driving. If shoes rub or press, then an additional irritating and distracting factor appears, which increases the risk of getting into an accident;

Support your heel. During movement, the heel should always be in place and securely fixed in the shoe. Otherwise, most important point Over time, the foot may simply jump out of the shoe.

There is an opinion that the best option- This is driving barefoot. But there are also some nuances here. On the one hand, maximum pedal sensitivity is ensured, and on the other hand, the risk of slipping into the summer time when the foot starts to sweat a lot. Therefore, you still can’t do without quality shoes.

The best choice for men and women

Shoes for male drivers:

1. Moccasins. These shoes have a unique advantage - they have a thin sole, so the contact with the gas pedal will be ideal. Today there is wide choose moccasins of various colors and tastes. The constant advantage of such shoes is their versatility. Moccasins can be worn with jeans or chinos. At the same time, under sportswear or classic pants you can't wear them anymore.

This type of shoe is most popular among drivers abroad. For example, in the West, moccasins with special soles are often called “driver boots.” To make the sole, as a rule, special soft leather is used, which is protected by several rubber overlays.

The downside of driving moccasins is that they are not designed for long journeys on foot. This is not even due to convenience (wearing shoes does not cause discomfort). It’s just that the thin sole of moccasins wears out very quickly when walking on asphalt or dirt.

There are several other disadvantages of such shoes that should be noted:

2. Sneakers. These shoes have a sporty focus, but can be an excellent choice for car enthusiasts. Please note that not all models are suitable for driving. The ideal option is sneakers with thin soles. If the shoes have thick soles, then this option can hardly be called the best. For example, you shouldn’t wear the same sneakers for volleyball, basketball or regular running before a trip.

The downside to shoes with thick or foam soles is that they lack pedal feel. To avoid this, you need to choose products from genuine leather having a mesh top. The advantage of such shoes is good ventilation and less sweating. You can drive in sneakers, but your feet will sweat a lot in them.

3. Classic (formal) shoes , despite their apparent inconvenience, can be excellent for driving. Here the main requirements are the presence of leather or synthetic soles. At the same time, the minimum thickness requirement remains unchanged.

A special issue is shoe models that have narrow and long sock. They are prohibited for the driver, because at a certain moment you can slip past the pedal or accidentally get caught in the cockpit trim. If you prefer regular shoes, then the best option is lace-up shoes.

4. Winter boots or boots. Unfortunately, summer cannot last forever, and the car has to be used even in cold weather. And here the approach to choosing shoes should be as responsible as possible. In practice, almost everything men's boots have a very wide and thick sole, which can lead to a number of problems. So when purchasing, make sure that the product has a narrow and thin sole. In addition, if you are constantly in the city, then in thick winter shoes and there is no need at all - the demi-season option is also suitable.

5. Sandals - this is not always the case the best choice for the driver. A lot depends on the style of the shoe. If we give preference to sandals, then required condition- full fit to the shape of the foot, minimal width and thickness of the sole. If there is no such option in the store, then it is better to buy the moccasins discussed above.

2. Shoes with platforms or wedges. This option is bad, because the thicker the sole, the higher the risk of getting into an accident. In addition, due to the wedge heel, the foot does not contact the pedal and there is a high risk of getting caught on adjacent control levers. For example, this is possible when suddenly changing your foot from one pedal to another.

3. Mules. This option is not ideal, because the heel will constantly try to jump off onto the car mat. After just a few of these “pirouettes” your feet will become terribly dirty. For the same reason, it is better to immediately refuse to buy flip-flops. As mentioned above, they are not fixed on the foot and can fly off at any time. There have been cases when, at the most crucial moment, such shoes got stuck between the pedals.

Conclusion

The importance of choosing quality and comfortable driving shoes should not be underestimated. In order not to waste money in vain, during the purchase process you need to focus on several factors at once - convenience, safety of driving a car, seasonality, gender of the driver, and clothing style. By choosing high-quality and comfortable shoes, you can not only feel comfortable behind the wheel, but also significantly reduce the risk of getting into an accident.

Men's footwear

Moccasins with a thin sole extending to the heel. There is a huge selection of driving moccasins for every taste and color. These moccasins go well with jeans or chinos, but never with cargo pants or (sorry) a tracksuit.

Sneakers are not specifically designed for driving, but some models are quite suitable for this. You need to choose sneakers with a thin sole, but one whose outline is almost flush with the top. Thick rubber or foam soles are not suitable, which means that almost all running, basketball and volleyball shoes are not suitable. In such sneakers you will not feel the pedal under your foot and will lose tactile connection with the car. For ease of riding, it is advisable to prefer products made of genuine leather or with a mesh top over leatherette models. In such sneakers, your feet sweat less. Driving shoes are good, but they make your feet sweat a lot.

Formal shoes can be quite comfortable to drive. To do this, their soles should be leather or, at worst, synthetic, but as thin as possible. Models with long and narrow toes, which, by the way, are not worn anywhere except here, are life-threatening. With such socks you can get caught in the cockpit lining and not hit the pedal at the right moment. Shoes with laces are more preferable, as already mentioned above.

Winter boots. The choice of winter driving shoes should be treated with the greatest care. The fact is that most men winter boots and the boots are lined with thick and wide soles, which is where all the problems come from. Therefore, there is only one selection criterion - the thinnest and narrowest sole. In the city in winter, you can generally get by with demi-season shoes if you do not have long treks through snow and slush.

Sandals They are not always suitable as driving shoes. It all depends on their style. But since sandals are free-style summer shoes, it is better to replace them with driving moccasins. By the way, moccasins can be worn on bare foot, as is customary in Europe. By the way, Americans almost never wear driving moccasins on their bare feet, but that’s their problem.

If, nevertheless, the choice fell on sandals, then you should give preference to styles that maximally follow the shape of the foot. The sole, again, is better thin and not wide.

Flip-flops- Contraindicated for driving. Due to the fact that such shoes are not fixed on the foot and, as a rule, have wide soles, it is easy to get tangled in the pedals. If necessity forces you to drive in flip-flops, then it is better to take them off and drive barefoot.

Women's shoes

For female drivers, all “male” recommendations are valid, including driving moccasins, which are also produced in female version. These are undoubtedly the most comfortable driving shoes. But comfort, as we know, for most of the fair sex has never come first. Which woman has not dreamed of spectacular exit from the car?! And what kind of effect can we talk about if the feet are not “in heels”. However, it’s not for nothing that high-heeled shoes are often displayed on the rear windows of women’s cars. It is this heel that can cause inadequate maneuver. But women somehow manage to get used to getting on the pedals, although, I must say, this is quite a risky business.

High heel shoes and the car pedals combine extremely dangerously. If a woman cannot imagine herself without heels, as well as without a car, then she should get replaceable low-speed shoes that will fit inside the car.

Wedge or platform shoes. The degree of danger of such shoes is directly proportional to the thickness of the sole. In addition to the fact that the wedge heel deprives the foot of tactile contact with the pedal, it often clings to neighboring pedals, for example, when suddenly moving the foot from the gas pedal to the brake pedal.

Mules– the option is not ideal. The heel will constantly slide onto the mat. For the same reason, all kinds of flip-flops are not suitable. In addition, they are not fixed with the foot and can fly off at any moment, getting stuck in the pedals at the most inopportune moment.

Heeled boots are dangerous in the same way as high-heeled shoes. There is only one piece of advice here - don’t be lazy to change into replaceable car shoes, which can easily be hidden under the driver’s seat!

(Based on auto reviews)

Having a car saves us from having to walk, but this does not mean that the driver can wear any shoes. How to find a compromise between convenience and beauty? Buy sneakers or still try to pick up heels? Our recommendations will help you understand all these difficulties.

All possible complaints about driving shoes are explained by safety requirements. And if fashionable shoes will meet these requirements, then why not?

So, the shoes of a person driving should have:

non-slip sole - so if not suitable shoes, you can sneakers;
low (no higher than 2-3 centimeters) and fairly wide heels;
the sole fits well to the foot, so it is better not to use flip-flops, this can be downright dangerous;
reasonable sizes of the toe and sole - after all, a toe that is too long or a welt on a wide sole will cling to the pedals, rug and other parts of the car;
resistance to temperature changes - therefore, in winter you should not wear boots or boots made of polyvinyl chloride, which becomes stiff in the cold and prevents the foot from bending;
good ability to ventilate the foot - therefore, you should not use rubberized shoes, in which your feet sweat and begin to slip, but genuine leather is very suitable.

Moccasins specially produced for drivers have all the above advantages. They are made of genuine leather, there is no heel, and microporous rubber is used for the sole, the texture of which prevents it from slipping off the pedal. These moccasins allow the driver to feel the pedal well, provide stability for the foot on the mat, and are also very convenient and comfortable. In short, it makes sense to keep them in the car as replacement shoes.

RAT LLC sells high-quality safety footwear in wholesale quantities. The minimum quantity is 100 pairs or in the amount of 50,000 rubles, with VAT 18%. Pickup from a warehouse in St. Petersburg. With constant cooperation and large volumes of purchases, delivery by transport companies is also possible.

Production

The company cooperates with a large number of shoe factories located in South-East Asia, Belarus and Russia. The main focus when releasing products is on quality. It is controlled at several stages of the production process. From checking the quality of raw materials and semi-finished products to monitoring the production process and testing our own products.

Work shoes for cars

When driving a car environment does not provide such negative influence directly to the driver. Therefore, even experienced drivers often neglect special shoes for cars. In the same time right choice safety shoes will not only facilitate the process of driving and the load on the ankles, but will also help in non-standard situations on road. Work shoes for car drivers must meet the following requirements:

Most suitable style- low-top shoe with a low top and soft side edging;
Anti-slip sole with a self-cleaning pattern and a pronounced tread on the sole. This will prevent your foot from slipping off the pedal.
The materials from which the shoes are made must have an oil- and petrol-resistant coating;
The connection of all elements, due to the insignificant load on the shoes, can be stitched, glued, cast or combined.