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Driving shoes: do you wear them? Would you buy them?

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No, it's not quite time for Ugly Shoe of the Week: these are driving shoes, so they're not really supposed to be pretty. (Although you could argue that's no excuse). I found them over on the French Sole website, which makes the somewhat surprising claim that "Driving shoes have become a fashion necessity for those who wish to drive and arrive in style and comfort."

Is that so, I wonder? Personally, I've never owned a pair of driving shoes, purely because I've never really seen the need. I can drive perfectly well in most of the non-specialist shoes I own, with the only exceptions being things like flip flops and slides, which I'd think twice about getting behind the wheel in.

Driving shoes, of course, are probably the safer option than most of my shoes, although I'd argue with the "fashion necessity" comment. These ones are £75, and come in a range of colours, including the gold and silver shown here. They're intended just for driving, and aren't hard wearing enough to stand up to long walks in the county and the like, so what I'd like to know is, would you buy them? Do you have a special pair of shoes for driving in, or do you just go with whatever you happen to be wearing that day?

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Posted by on August 8, 2007 5:21 PM | Comments (9) | digg.gif digg this | delicious.gifdel.icio.us this | stumble.gifStumble It!

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I think driving shoes are a must. I actually keep a pair in may car along with a basket to put my fancy shoes in. Not only is it easier/safer to drive this way - have a stick shift car - but I don't have to worry if I'm getting my Jimmy Choos all dirty.

All that said - Target does a great take on driving shoes for a fraction of the cost. And they come in a bunch of colors.

Luv
Poochie
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Posted by: Poocie | August 8, 2007 7:23 PM

It seems ridiculous to buy a pair of shoes just for driving, what is the purpose? They're supposed to be safer than regular shoes or something? I don't know about that, they look like just a regular pair of fashion shoes to me. I would not buy them.

Posted by: Jamie | August 8, 2007 8:02 PM

I always carry a pair of driving shoes in my bag. It's nice to drive in comfort and not mess up your nicer and usually more expensive regular shoes. Oh and Poochie, my driving shoes come from Target too.

Posted by: Rose | August 8, 2007 9:19 PM

I love my shoes and I hate it when the heel gets mucky just because Im driving. Especially satin shoes. I've had a situation where the heel broke whilst behind the weel too and that was a pest!! ever since I have a pair of flip flops in the car for the summer and a pair of warm comfy hush pupies in the winter.
That being said I wouldnt buy a pair of shoes just to drive in!! but something less stiletto and more you shall not break your ankle on the motorway kind of shoe is necessary for my very regular trips out of town!!

Mxx

Posted by: menschie | August 9, 2007 7:53 AM

I wouldn't buy shoes specifically for driving, but I do keep a battered old pair of flats in my car for driving. They are too scruffy to wear out now, but are fine for driving in. Like the other commenters said, it stops the backs and heels of your good shoes getting scuffed, dirty and generally wrecked from driving. I can and do drive in heels (it's too much of a faff to change knee high boots to flats for driving) but it's better for my shoes not to drive in them!

Posted by: Fi | August 9, 2007 10:24 AM

I'm an Aussie through and through: I always drive barefoot, no matter the weather!

Posted by: Erin | August 9, 2007 10:30 AM

Erin,

In the States, I think it is illegal to drive barefoot (I think in most states anyways), for safety reasons.

Plus, by pedals are filthy. If I even brush them with my shoes they get a black smudge.

Horrible on white or fabric shoes!
Luv
Poochie!

Posted by: Poochie | August 9, 2007 8:32 PM

They are truly awful

Posted by: www.lake-shore.co.uk | August 12, 2007 9:25 PM

I used to use my retired ballet shoes, but now I'm partial to a pair of those foldable nine west flats I picked up at a great deal at a Shoe Pavilion. They're cheap, I got my use out of them (musical), and the rubber soles are still grippy enough.

Posted by: Lizz | August 14, 2007 5:01 AM

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