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Barefoot motoring

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  • 02-07-2015 11:02pm
    #1
    Wild Garlic
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    I've recently started driving barefooted and love it. It feels like you have a strange added connection to the motor. It feels kind of primal.

    Has anyone ever tried it? Am I the only one? Have I lost the run of myself?
    Go on try it, you won't regret it.

    I'm off now to sign myself in (:


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    Atlantic Dawn
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    Do the pedals not then stink?


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    jca
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    I hate it. Have done it the odd time while at the beach etc definitely not a fan.


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    Wild Garlic
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    Atlantic Dawn wrote: »
    Do the pedals not then stink?

    All part of the experience....


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    ba_barabus
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    Isn't it dangerous as you can't apply maximum pressure to the brake pedal in an emergency?


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    lollsangel
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    When we lived in Kerry I used to drive back from the beach barefoot. Easier than driving in sandy shoes


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    vandriver
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    Potential Darwin award winner.


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    myshirt
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    As long as you are not bare back riding op, that's even more dangerous.


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    Wild Garlic
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    ba_barabus wrote: »
    Isn't it dangerous as you can't apply maximum pressure to the brake pedal in an emergency?

    No issues there. I tested it out. Whilst driving along I got a passenger to shout out dog......


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    Wild Garlic
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    myshirt wrote: »
    As long as you are not bare back riding op, that's even more dangerous.

    Unless the car was fitted with roof pedals .....


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    Sunnyisland
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    It's illegal to drive barefoot or with flip flops in Spain and Portugal , big fines issued.


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    Sh1tbag OToole
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    vandriver wrote: »
    Potential Darwin award winner.

    :confused:

    I know someone who always takes his shoes off while driving and swears by it.

    The shoes don't buy you any extra pressure-exerting ability unless your brake pedal is covered in pointy objects


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    antodeco
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    I've done it a few times. The issue I've had is I typically use toe braking. Grand when wearing a show, as you'll get an even application and better weight behind it. Barefoot, only my big toe is properly connecting. Have to alter my driving style when barefoot.


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    CiniO
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    I drive barefoot from time to time on warm days - escpecially on runs to the beach. I love it. And it's not dangerous.


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    billy few mates
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    A friend of mine was a big fan of this until the beautiful warm sunny day he drove into town and ran out of petrol...he had to push the car to the side of the road and then walk barefoot to a petrol station and back again.
    After that he wasn't really a big fan of it any more... :)


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    CiniO
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    billy few mates wrote: »
    A friend of mine was a big fan of this until the beautiful warm sunny day he drove into town and ran out of petrol...he had to push the car to the side of the road and then walk barefoot to a petrol station and back again.
    After that he wasn't really a big fan of it any more... :)

    Well, but that's kinda different issue.
    Everyone should always carry in the car everything they need to keep going without the car (in case of accident or breakdown, etc).
    F.e. in witner time, I always take my warm clothes with me, even if I'm not planning to be outside at all.
    When I drive at -25 degrees, I have a whole set of warm clothes, in case I had to leave the car and walk.


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    savagethegoat
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    ba_barabus wrote: »
    Isn't it dangerous as you can't apply maximum pressure to the brake pedal in an emergency?

    What is the difference between pushing on the inside of your shoe or on a rubber pedal? How can it be dangerous?


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    DivingDuck
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    realies wrote: »
    It's illegal to drive barefoot or with flip flops in Spain and Portugal , big fines issued.

    There's a huge difference between wearing a flip-flop and being barefoot, though, surely?

    A shoe that can readily slip off is a menace while walking, let alone while behind the wheel. Driving barefoot may not be as easy/familiar as while wearing a standard shoe, but it has to be miles better than driving while wearing something that has the potential to cause distraction and/or obstruction to the pedals.


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    keithclancy
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    ba_barabus wrote: »
    Isn't it dangerous as you can't apply maximum pressure to the brake pedal in an emergency?

    Only if your break pedal is made out of lego.


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    Dord
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    Would never do it. My preferred driving shoe would be converse hitops. Very comfy and thin sole so you can get more feel.


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    biko
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    Done it on occasion but I don't like it.


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    pippip
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    Depends on the pedals, mine are real chunky rubber pattern, kills the feet.

    I'd be more worried on a warm day of your feet slipping off the pedals if they were a smooth type.


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    Sam Kade
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    Wild Garlic wrote: »
    No issues there. I tested it out. Whilst driving along I got a passenger to shout out dog......
    That settles it so an imaginary dog :rolleyes: I've seen an accident where the driver was barefoot and it wasn't a dog it was a child that got knocked down.


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    Sam Kade wrote: »
    That settles it so an imaginary dog :rolleyes: I've seen an accident where the driver was barefoot and it wasn't a dog it was a child that got knocked down.

    And how was the driver being barefoot anything to do with the accident.

    I've done it on occasion but personally I didn't like it but I don't really see how it's dangerous, you don't get magical powers from a pair of shoes.


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    Interslice
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    I always drive in bare feet with the blowers set to the foot wells. On warm in winter, cool in summer! I find driving in work boots where you can't feel the pedals at all is far more dangerous.


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    nd
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    Regarding it being smelly, you should wash your feet more often!


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    Sam Kade
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    Jordy Agreeable Sideburns wrote: »
    And how was the driver being barefoot anything to do with the accident.

    I've done it on occasion but personally I didn't like it but I don't really see how it's dangerous, you don't get magical powers from a pair of shoes.

    You've more surface area wearing shoes also you can apply more instant pressure.


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    keithclancy
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    Sam Kade wrote: »
    You've more surface area wearing shoes also you can apply more instant pressure.

    Braking is assisted anyway, I doubt you could apply any more usable force wearing shoes.


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    Sam Kade
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    keithclancy wrote: »
    Braking is assisted anyway, I doubt you could apply any more usable force wearing shoes.
    How do you mean assisted, did you ever have to slam on the brakes to stop suddenly? If you got a kick from someone barefoot and a kick from another person wearing boots, which would hurt most?


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    Sh1tbag OToole
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    Sam Kade wrote: »
    How do you mean assisted, did you ever have to slam on the brakes to stop suddenly? If you got a kick from someone barefoot and a kick from another person wearing boots, which would hurt most?

    The person with the best kicking skills


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    Sam Kade
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    Sh1tbag OToole wrote: »
    The person with the best kicking skills
    Ok, smartarse the same person with boots and without if they gave you two running funts up the arse with and without boots?


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