Anyone wearing boots to drive manual?

JARblue · 05-12-2014, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

I wear high heel boots and nothing else. Is that legal?

Probably not but

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

Sorry. I was just joking.

I wear runners. And nothing else.

Not as sexy

JARblue · 05-12-2014, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ohohoh123456

no problem feeling the clutch? I had a very hard time with clutch feeling in boots. I didn't install any helper spring.

I did alright. About a year ago I removed the stock spring (didn't really help or hurt the feel). A few weeks ago I removed the clutch pedal entirely. The RJM Performance clutch pedal assembly I installed is so much better than the stock garbage. Completely different feel. Like Mr. Onzedge put it: makes it feel like a whole new car.

JARblue · 05-12-2014, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by KramChaos

I won't west my steel toes when driving...hate them when heel toe shifting. Always wear Nike Frees and put on the steel toes when I get to work

I've always had a little difficulty doing a manual heel-toe maneuver in the Z. I chalk it up to the accelerator pedal being a bottom-fulcrum, but I can see the advantages of that style when limit braking.

I don't bother to heel-toe in my boots since I can just use SRM.

nukee · 05-12-2014, 03:08 PM

I've got a pair of composite-toed boots I wear everyday to work and have absolutely no issues. My problem is that I'm a bit rough on the clutch when I'm wearing anything else like sneakers haha. I've debated wearing sneakers to work and swapping for my boots when I get there...

forza370z · 05-12-2014, 03:51 PM

I wear Geta and drive my manual 370z. Oh yeah

onzedge · 05-12-2014, 04:07 PM

When I wear my bunny slippers, sometimes my foot slips off the clutch.

tnav · 05-13-2014, 12:56 AM

Drive with no shoes, once you do, you will never wear anything again

LMBmikeZ · 05-13-2014, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by KramChaos

I won't wear my steel toes when driving...hate them when heel toe shifting. Always wear Nike Frees and put on the steel toes when I get to work

same here for days the Z comes to work

Duc_Z09 · 05-13-2014, 06:12 AM

I drive in my steel toe Doc Martens all the time with no issues. Actually I have yet to stall my Z even once. I wear size 9 shoes though... might be a different story if I were size 12 or something. Also, I always adjust the seat to account for whether I'm wearing my Docs vs my Merrells.

Fountainhead · 05-13-2014, 10:20 AM

Yeah I've never liked driving without shoes, although my wife always has. Now, withe the Z, I love driving with no shoes. So much better control of the clutch pedal. Z clutch isn't the easiest you know? I don't often find myself able to drive without shoes as I'm always going to work! But I do when I can.

On Topic: I don't own a pair of boots. Last pair I had was when my son was Scouting years ago.

jcosta79 · 05-13-2014, 10:24 AM

I wear boots in the winter. No problems driving.

Zteve · 05-13-2014, 03:00 PM

wore my combat boots when i had a manual shift car years ago, it is a PITA but manageable

DCNISMO · 05-13-2014, 04:28 PM

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I wear high heal boots and nothing else. Is that legal?

Better wipe real good or your seats will get poo stains.

jpkirk · 05-13-2014, 04:40 PM

um, yea, no. If I need boots, I probably need the truck.

Blu Z · 05-13-2014, 04:54 PM

In my truck I've driven with everything & nothing. When wearing flip-flops my left foot tends to get caught in the mat so I just take them off.
In the Z I've driven in some cowboy boots with no problem, but not tried the steel-toed work boots yet. Drove in some flip-flops the other day; no problems with them getting caught on the WeatherTechs, but it definitely isn't the best footwear for driving a stick.

05-12-2014, 03:51 PM	#20 (permalink)
forza370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: 403 Forbidden Posts: 2,512 Drives: 2009 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 19	I wear Geta and drive my manual 370z. Oh yeah Limeybastard likes this. __________________ 09 PW 370z Nismo \| K&N Drop Ins \| HKS Hi Power \| Berk HFCs \| Work Meister S1 3P \| Project Kics R40 Neo Chrome Lug Nuts \| KW V1 \| SPC rear camber arms/toe bolts \| Southbend Stage 3 daily clutch \| Southband 19Ib Steel Flywheel \| ZSpeed CSC

05-12-2014, 04:07 PM	#21 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	When I wear my bunny slippers, sometimes my foot slips off the clutch. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

05-13-2014, 06:12 AM	#24 (permalink)
Duc_Z09 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Frederick MD Posts: 876 Drives: With the blinker on. Rep Power: 23	I drive in my steel toe Doc Martens all the time with no issues. Actually I have yet to stall my Z even once. I wear size 9 shoes though... might be a different story if I were size 12 or something. Also, I always adjust the seat to account for whether I'm wearing my Docs vs my Merrells. onzedge likes this. __________________ 2009 370z #206 (all mods are Home Depot) 2009 Ducati 848 (full Ohlins, Termignoni, etc) 2003 Grand Cherokee (long arms, big tires, 4.56, lockers)

05-13-2014, 10:24 AM	#26 (permalink)
jcosta79 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: N/A Posts: 1,430 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 15	I wear boots in the winter. No problems driving. __________________ 2012 PW NISMO #0559 - GT Spec Brace Kit - Swift Springs - ARK TP & Invidia CBE K&N Intake - UpRev Tune - 15mm Z1 Spacers & Studs - StopTech Slotted Rotors & SS Lines - ZSpeed CMAK with Stage 2 Clutch and Lightweight Flywheel

05-13-2014, 03:00 PM	#27 (permalink)
Zteve Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Clarksville TN Posts: 348 Drives: 2013 370Z MB w/Sport Rep Power: 3369	wore my combat boots when i had a manual shift car years ago, it is a PITA but manageable __________________ 2013 Midnight Blue 370Z Base w/Sport Package

05-12-2014, 03:08 PM	#19 (permalink)
nukee Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 15 Drives: 14 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 15	I've got a pair of composite-toed boots I wear everyday to work and have absolutely no issues. My problem is that I'm a bit rough on the clutch when I'm wearing anything else like sneakers haha. I've debated wearing sneakers to work and swapping for my boots when I get there...

05-13-2014, 12:56 AM	#22 (permalink)
tnav Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 316 Drives: 2012 370z Silver 6sp Rep Power: 12	Drive with no shoes, once you do, you will never wear anything again

05-13-2014, 10:20 AM	#25 (permalink)
Fountainhead Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: FL Posts: 834 Drives: 2019 Civic Type R Rep Power: 14	Yeah I've never liked driving without shoes, although my wife always has. Now, withe the Z, I love driving with no shoes. So much better control of the clutch pedal. Z clutch isn't the easiest you know? I don't often find myself able to drive without shoes as I'm always going to work! But I do when I can. On Topic: I don't own a pair of boots. Last pair I had was when my son was Scouting years ago.

05-13-2014, 04:40 PM	#29 (permalink)
jpkirk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Merry Land Posts: 5,515 Drives: '14 MidBlu ST MT Rep Power: 3376	um, yea, no. If I need boots, I probably need the truck. __________________ intake \| exhaust \| wheels \| tires \| suspension ... um ... stock, do speed stickers count? intake \| exhaust \| TE37 SL \| RE-11 \| suspension ... um ... do speed stickers count? Signature under construction

05-13-2014, 04:54 PM	#30 (permalink)
Blu Z Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Southeastern KY Posts: 54 Drives: '14 MB 6MT 370Z Rep Power: 12	In my truck I've driven with everything & nothing. When wearing flip-flops my left foot tends to get caught in the mat so I just take them off. In the Z I've driven in some cowboy boots with no problem, but not tried the steel-toed work boots yet. Drove in some flip-flops the other day; no problems with them getting caught on the WeatherTechs, but it definitely isn't the best footwear for driving a stick. __________________ 2014 MB 370Z 6MT sport - ordered 11/6/13 - delivered 1/27/14 --> Pics! WeatherTech floorliners / Kenwood DDX470 w/ Axxess ASWC-1 / GT-R start button / Aftermarket clutch helper spring / Escort Redline / Llumar CTX 30%

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