Favorite Shoes for Flying

[carusoam]

There is probably a particular size foot…

with their heals on the floor…

Their toes are accidentally hitting the brakes…

when wearing their favorite work shoes…

 

My Herman Survivors would do this to my size 11 feet…

 

Anyone use a good cowboy boot for Mooney flying?

Best regards…

-a-

[M20F]

I wear the same shoes as Usain Bolt, they give me 2 more knots. 

[mike_elliott]

Lyft aviation shoes

One of the Summit Sponsors in 2017 and 2018. Excellent raffle prize. 

Thanks Mimi, who gave me her winning ticket for "future favors"

https://liftaviationusa.com/

 

[Oscar Avalle]

I wear the same shoes as Usain Bolt, they give me 2 more knots. 

Love it!!!


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[RoundTwo]

12 hours ago, MikeOH said:

Hmmm, in over forty years of flying I can honestly say what was on my feet NEVER crossed my mind!

MS always amazes!

It’s not a problem for everyone, but if you wore size 15 gunboats, you’d understand. 

[hammdo]

Fore those who don’t want toe shoes, these work well also (like the Vibrams)…

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08J7YXL3T?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1&psc=1

Still separates the toes but not like the 5 toe ones…

-Don

[RoundTwo]

8 hours ago, hammdo said:

Fore those who don’t want toe shoes, these work well also (like the Vibrams)…

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08J7YXL3T?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1&psc=1

Still separates the toes but not like the 5 toe ones…

-Don

Wrap the heel with some UHMW and we’re off to the races. 

[hammdo]

https://www.amazon.com/Peachtree-1118-UHMW-Slick-Tape/dp/B00153HUIG

but I’d want black…

-Don

[Outbreak]

My go-to since I separated from the Air Force has been good old Chuck Taylors. Thin soles, very little bulk to the entire shoe, and minimal tread. I used to notice aggressive tread on combat boots would grab some rudder pedals, but the Chucks don't have enough tread to do that. If I have to look a little nicer, I have a pair of Danner chukka boots with similar characteristics, but full leather, polishable, etc.

[Utah20Gflyer]

I wear these shoes because I’m just that good! 

[hammdo]

Prove it ;o)

-Don

[Aerospace]

Various motorsports driving shoes, Sparco, Piloti, etc.

Also, Sketchers Citywalk works. 

[McMooney]

most comfortable shoe i've ever worn : NMD: R1, R1 V2, 360 & More | adidas US

 

[Hank]

1 hour ago, Utah20Gflyer said:

I wear these shoes because I’m just that good! 

That'll keep your toes off the brakes! 

[EricJ]

39 minutes ago, Aerospace said:

Various motorsports driving shoes, Sparco, Piloti, etc.

Also, Sketchers Citywalk works. 

I used Piloti's on track for a long time, and they made aviator's shoes, too, for a while, but it looks like they're back to marketing everything as driving shoes.

Some applications (like racing) make sense to have specific shoes, but I don't see it for flying.    Anything comfy works for me, but even if I'm flying somewhere to hike and wearing hiking boots or something I've never noticed it affecting flying.   

[MooneyMitch]

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