Lightweight, soft, warm driving uniform. How to shorten braking distance? Wear the right shoes

Men's footwear

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

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 from leatherette to leatherette models. genuine leather or with mesh upper. 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 catch on the cockpit lining and in right moment don't hit the pedal. Shoes with laces are more preferable, as already mentioned above.

Winter boots. To choose winter shoes for driving 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 summer shoes free style, then it’s better to replace them with driver’s moccasins. By the way, moccasins can be worn on bare feet, 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 hasn’t dreamed of getting out of a car in a spectacular way?! 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)

There are always plenty of men who want to give advice to a woman driving about choosing shoes or clothes. The instructor will probably advise you to drive in sneakers, and your husband will advise you not to approach the car in an impractical white coat. However, fortunately, you can ignore all this stupid advice. However, some others are still worth listening to!

Shoes for women driving

The most persistent myth on this topic is this: driving a car in shoes with heels is very uncomfortable. Focusing on it, some girls go to driving lessons in sneakers, and then spend their whole lives struggling with the “change”, changing their clothes in the car. stylish shoes on stiletto heels on worn out moccasins. What for?

In fact, you can drive a car in almost any shoe! Perhaps there are only two exceptions here. The first is shoes or boots with very thin, high and unstable heels. You will either break them quickly, or you will have to keep your feet slightly elevated all the time, without resting your heels on the floor. So you will get tired very quickly.

The second taboo is shoes with a thick, rigid platform. Several years ago it was very popular, and some countries even passed laws prohibiting driving in it. The fact is that due to the stiff and thick sole, the foot feels the pedals very poorly, and this greatly increases the likelihood of accidents.

All other shoes while driving are completely acceptable. In general, experts say that it’s not the shoes, but the car. For example, domestic cars, on which, by the way, most of us receive our first driving lessons, have a heavy clutch, a “thoughtful” brake and slow gas. As a result, you have to constantly press on the gas pedal, which for some reason is very high in our cars. Therefore, too high a heel or flip-flops with no heels at all create a lot of problems. In foreign cars, everything is made much more convenient, the pedals are located more “humanely”, your feet do not slip off them, so you will not have any special problems with choosing shoes.

So it all depends on your style and personal preferences. However, several useful tips you won't be disturbed. So...

Tips for choosing shoes for women driving

It is believed that the ideal option for a woman driving is not sneakers at all, but pumps with fairly soft soles and a 3-5 cm heel.

When choosing shoes, pay attention Special attention on heels. Moreover, it is not so much their height that is important, but their stability. For example, a fairly wide and stable heel with a height of 15 cm is much preferable to a thin 5-centimeter “glass”.

If you're just starting to drive, try driving in more comfortable shoes to get a feel for the pedals before putting on high-heeled shoes.

When choosing shoes for the winter, remember that boots or shoes with high lacing sometimes put pressure on the leg and interfere with blood supply, as well as hinder movement. Moreover, it is most uncomfortable when the shoes are so narrow that the leg bends very poorly at the ankle.

Your foot will feel the pedals just as poorly and unsteadily in shoes with hard, inflexible soles.

Buying a car - perfect occasion save on winter boots. Too much warm shoes driving is not only unnecessary, but also dangerous. The point is that if in normal conditions The foot releases up to 60 g of moisture per day, then the heat of the stove and too warm shoes will increase this figure by 2-3 times.

For the same reason, in winter, when the stove is running, you should not ride in shoes made of synthetic materials, in which the leg does not “breathe”.

But when buying shoes for the summer, you shouldn’t give up comfortable open-toed flip-flops. Just when choosing them, make sure that your foot does not jump out of them, and that the sole is not too slippery.

If you decide to take the choice of shoes very seriously, you can look for special “car shoes”, which are available from some brands, for example, Cesare Paciotti, Aldo Brue, Ganfranco Ferre, Alberto Guardiani and some others. It cannot be said, however, that it is particularly elegant, since its style is closest to moccasins or leather slippers with rubber sole(Americans call them drive shoes).

Several years ago, factories began to produce special leather shoes for female drivers. According to reports, its production soon ceased due to low demand. So what do modern car ladies drive in? How to choose shoes for driving a car and is it important? The answers to these and other questions are in our article.

Ideal shoes for driving a car - what are they?

The ideal shoes for a woman driving are not sneakers at all, but pumps with fairly soft soles and a heel of 3-5 cm. Such shoes provide the driver’s foot with maximum comfort and do not restrict movement.

If you are a fan of shoes with heels, then let me note that first of all, it is not the height of the heel that is important, but its stability; pay attention to this when choosing shoes.

If you are a novice driver, then take your time to put on high-heeled shoes; drive the car in more comfortable shoes to “feel” the pedals.

A loose heel, as well as a high-heeled heel, is completely unacceptable for driving a car. It’s interesting that no one thinks of bringing sandals for skiing or alpine skis for swimming. But no one thinks about what to drive a car in. And many drivers can be seen wearing both ski boots and ballroom shoes.

Winter shoes for driving a car

In winter, when driving a car, choose boots that will not restrict your legs; here you no longer have to think about style - first of all, convenience.

Remember that lacing interferes with blood circulation, check that your leg bends freely at the ankle.

Avoid shoes with hard, stiff soles. It is better to increase the heating temperature of the car, but put on light comfortable shoes, rather than suffer in high boots.

In winter, when the stove is running, you should not ride in shoes made of synthetic materials, in which the foot does not “breathe” and sweats excessively. In the summer, you shouldn’t give up comfortable open slippers, the main thing is that your feet don’t jump out of them, and the soles aren’t too slippery.

Most women driving have already realized that it is necessary to carry suitable shoes with them and change into them while driving a car. After all, we are used to changing our shoes when we come home, visit, or go to our workplace. Why not make it a rule to do the same when driving a car.

If you decide to change your shoes when driving a car, this does not mean that you need to take with you old shoes that you cannot put on in another place.

Shoes for driving a car should be closed, tightly fitting the foot and with a relatively flexible sole, but at the same time not too loose in length or width, since in this case they can become more of a burden than a reliable assistant.

Skirt or pants in the car?

This is another fundamental question when it comes to women's car equipment. Of course, no one argues that it is more comfortable to drive in trousers, especially in jeans. However, this is not at all a reason to refuse to drive feminine style and forget about skirts. The only problem- these are long and tight skirts. Not only are they inconvenient to drive a car, but few people can sit in it elegantly. However, if you managed to sit down, then in the car you can raise your skirt a little and then there will be no inconvenience. And the man sitting next to you will be simply happy!

Actually, skirts are not so much inconvenient for driving a car as for getting in and out of it. For example, if you have chosen a fluffy and fairly long skirt, then before getting into the car, you need to slightly pick it up at hip level, then sit on the seat, and only then move your legs into the cabin (both at the same time - this is general rule for woman). By the way, all folds on the skirt need to be smoothed out before you sit down. Doing this later, rising and smoothing them under you, is considered bad manners.

Outerwear for car ladies

Now let's talk about choice outerwear. Any woman, even the most orthodox fur lover, knows that driving in fur coats or sheepskin coats is not very comfortable. And if they are also long, then it is almost impossible. The same applies to massive coats and jackets. In all this, you feel extremely clumsy behind the wheel, and even with the heater off, it’s very hot in such equipment.

Someone solves this problem by saving on the purchase of a fur coat and preferring a short jacket or a relatively light coat. By the way, a classic English quilted jacket is very comfortable and practical for driving a car. Unlike sports jackets, it goes perfectly not only with trousers, but also with any, even the most glamorous skirts and dresses. At the same time, it does not wrinkle, holds heat well and does not restrict movement. Quilt was created for horse riding, and therefore is ideal for riding on any horse, even iron.

The second option is not to deny yourself the pleasure of wearing a fur coat, or a sheepskin coat, or an expensive long coat, but before you get into the car (or already in it) just take off your precious “skin” and carefully put it on back seat. If it’s not too cold outside, the heater in the car works well, and you’re not wearing a dress with bare shoulders, but something warmer, you won’t freeze in the car. And about hats... It’s better not to wear caps, hats with large brims, and especially hoods in the car, as they greatly limit your view. In addition, when the stove is running, it is also hot in them.

However, for those who like to dress too lightly in winter and rely only on the stove, it is worth considering a backup option in case of an unexpected car breakdown. The easiest option is to always keep some old warm jacket, hat and blanket. Then you can always wait for the emergency signal without freezing, even if you find yourself in 20-degree frost somewhere outside the city.

Driver's glasses

Sunglasses are something without which driving can be very dangerous. Moreover, they are necessary at any time of the year. In summer - to save your eyes from the bright sun shining directly in your face, and in winter - to protect yourself from dazzling white snow. It is advisable that sunglasses for driving were always in the glove compartment of your car. You never know what situation you will find yourself in, and how the weather will change during the day!

Subject separate conversation- quality and coating of lenses. Remember that sunglasses are something you shouldn't skimp on. And it’s not a matter of wanting to show off! It’s just that cheap glasses not only distort the correct color rendition, but also cause fatigue and even eye diseases. Nai the best option- if the lenses are made of optical glass and are photochromic, that is, they change their transmittance depending on the illumination. They are commonly called "chameleons" and the color of their glass depends on the brightness of the sun and whether it is shining at all. In addition, glasses should be polarized, that is, they extinguish the glare of the sun on the surface of water, wet roads and snow.

If you are not buying “chameleons”, then pay attention to how dark the glasses are. If they are too dark, then you will not be able to use them at dusk to protect against the glare of headlights from oncoming cars. Light ones will not protect your eyes from the sun. But the issue of glass color is not so important, although experts advise not to choose red and pink glasses. And the best protection from the bright sun and blinding snow are glasses with green lenses. And about the gloves...

Professional racing drivers believe that gloves prevent their hands from slipping on the steering wheel, as well as reduce grip strength and reduce joint fatigue. And in extreme situations, when the impact of the car wheels on some obstacle is transmitted to the steering wheel and can knock it out, gloves are simply necessary.

However, even if you drive a good city car and drive a sports car on the highway, gloves still won’t hurt. Classics are traditional car gloves with trimmed or slightly cut off “fingers”, or with slits in the bends of the fingers, as well as with a wrist fastener in the form of a button or Velcro. This is exactly what the gloves that you can buy at car dealerships of leading car brands look like.

However, a woman can replace this accessory for racing drivers with regular leather or suede gloves. It is only desirable that they are not too tight and do not interfere with your fingers to feel the steering wheel.

By the way, all of the above is not a reason to forget about such a useful thing in the car as a set of rubber or cotton gloves “just in case.” Well, you wouldn’t put on your thin sand-colored suede gloves to get under the hood to fill up windshield washer or to open the gas tank cap at a gas station!

Safety, practicality or beauty?

In general, when choosing clothes, shoes and accessories for driving a car, any woman is faced with the fact that it can be difficult for her to meet three conditions: beauty, safety and practicality. What should be the main thing? Well, it’s definitely not worth sacrificing safety! Therefore, it is better to exclude everything from your wardrobe that hinders your movements while driving, interferes with your view and distracts. But you shouldn’t sacrifice beauty for practicality. After all, driving a car is fun, not working at a machine. And you need to look like you’re driving in such a way that you feel confident and irresistible.

Love White color? Feel free to wear White coat or pants! Just try to be a little more careful, wash the outside of your car more often and clean the inside - and nothing will happen to your white things.

So what if, due to frequent pressing on the pedal, the shoes become damaged and peeled off (the heel and heels suffer especially badly)! This is not a reason to forget about your favorite shoes or boots! By the way, many particularly practical women, when driving in winter, abandon suede shoes in favor of more practical leather ones. After all, in the cold season, dirt usually accumulates on the rug under your feet, and suede shoes It's much more difficult to clean later. However, if you wash your rugs regularly, your love for suede shoes will be mutual.

A car to suit the style or a style to suit the car?

No man would ever think of buying a car to match the color of his favorite coat! And for a woman - it will come! Sometimes, on the contrary, when some wardrobe details are matched to the color and style of the car. And there is nothing wrong with that! Really stylish girl must be “in character” and in your own car.

For those who are not sure about own strength, stylists give the following advice:

With a very visible car (for example, a convertible or just an expensive car) bright color) an equally expensive and glamorous style is ideally combined: furs, jewelry, designer items, rich shades, lace, velvet. If there are jeans, then only very expensive ones. And no modest “garbage” style with things of faded colors and democratic knitwear.

A sports car is combined with a wardrobe in the same style: an expensive velor tracksuit, sweatshirts with flashy slogans, huge dark glasses.

A classic car, the design of which evokes memories of retro style, requires conservatism in clothing and a hint of the fashion of the times of our mothers. You may look like an aristocratic lady or a sophisticated intellectual, but in any case, you should have a few vintage items in your arsenal.

Lovers of serious and pretentious “male” cars should adhere to the image of self-confident business woman: expensive formal suits, subdued colors, classic style and expensive accessories.

And if you prefer tiny purely ladies' cars, you need to look as airy and fun as possible: cheerful colors, miniature dresses, small handbags and an abundance of jewelry.

If you are a fan of French cars, you will have to match their charm and try to turn into a true Parisian: everything is extremely feminine, flowing silhouettes, bows and elegant shoes.

But owners of not too pretentious and very practical city cars can afford absolute comfort and convenience in their clothes: moccasins, jeans and cozy knitwear are what you need.

By the way, if you have already decided on a style a long time ago, but are just about to buy a car, maybe you should try choosing a car based not on engine size and interior design, but on your preferences in clothing? It will definitely be very feminine!

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 Purchases can also be delivered by transport companies.

Production

The company cooperates with a large number of shoe factories located in Southeast 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.

Not all shoes are suitable for driving a car. Moreover, her incorrect choice is extremely fraught unpleasant consequences for the driver.

Heel

The driver's shoe heel should not be too high. The maximum that can be allowed is 3-4 centimeters, no more. It should also be wide enough to provide a stable position for the leg.

Representatives of the fairer sex who show off in shoes or dress boots with high heels are strongly recommended to get themselves driving shoes, which they could change into while driving.

Changing shoes is not always convenient and takes away precious time? But it will save yours no less precious health and a truly priceless life.

Sole

There is nothing worse than shoes with slippery soles, every now and then moving off the pedal. In this case, instead of convenient and comfortable driving, you will find yourself endlessly groping and searching for the car's control pedals. But this takes up precious time and quite distracts from the driving procedure.

It is unlikely that in shoes with thick soles or platforms you will be able to fully feel the pedals, and in a critical situation it may happen that the accelerator pedal is pressed instead of the brake pedal.

Every extra millimeter of sole thickness reduces the driver's tactile contact with car control pedals. We do not encourage you to drive in slippers. In no case - the driver’s foot must be securely secured in tight, soft and comfortable shoes.

Other important little things

Dress shoes with multiple buckles and others decorative elements may catch on the pedal at the most inopportune moment. The same applies to fashionable shoes or boots with long toes.

Shoes with open heels also pose a risk to traffic safety. There is no guarantee that at a decisive moment, for example, during, your foot will not slip out of such “slippers” and jump off the pedal.

Let's sum it up

Shoes for driving must be:

- comfortable;

- with short and wide heel;

- with non-slip and not too thick soles;

- with closed heel;

- without protruding decorative elements.

According to many automotive experts, the most the best option Shoes for the car driver are soft moccasins. In these shoes you will feel comfortable and confident while driving a car.

Good luck to you! No nail, no rod!

17.08.2015

When choosing shoes, most people (especially women) focus not on the practicality of the product, but on its appearance, beauty. This approach can be justified if the item of clothing is selected for solemn holiday 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 a priority. In this case, the product must meet a number of criteria:

• Be relatively soft, durable and non-slip. Thanks to such a sole, you can drive the vehicle with greater confidence and not worry that your foot will accidentally jump 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 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 touch the other, and also 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 is to drive 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 moccasin various colors and taste. The constant advantage of such shoes is their versatility. Moccasins can be worn with jeans or chinos. At the same time, under sports uniform 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 sole often called "driving boots". To make the sole, as a rule, a special soft skin, which is protected by several rubber pads.

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. Such shoes have a sporty orientation, but can become excellent choice for car enthusiasts. Please note that not all models are suitable for driving. Perfect option- 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 genuine leather products with 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 with narrow and long toes. 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 there is no need for thick winter shoes at all - a 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.

6. Flip-flops for the driver are prohibited. Professionals even argue that a clause banning such shoes for drivers would not hurt in the traffic rules. The main disadvantage of flip-flops is the insufficient level of fixation on the foot and the wide sole. In such shoes, you can easily confuse the pedal and press the accelerator instead of the brake.