Driver’s Shoes. What Should You Choose and What to Refuse?
At the height of the summer season, we decided to remind drivers of the importance of such an insignificant element of a driver’s equipment as shoes at first glance. After all, with the advent of heat, many of us want to bare our legs to the maximum while constantly driving. When driving in unsuitable shoes or without shoes at all, the driver may lose contact with the car.
In order to prevent traffic accidents and emergencies, we present a list of the most dangerous shoes for driving.
What shoes should you avoid when driving?
Slippers. These include flip-flops and all kinds of open-toed slippers. According to various studies, they are the most dangerous to drive a car. The main reason is that they can slip off the foot or get under the pedal at any time. It would be redundant to explain the negative consequences of this, such as an increase in reaction time or braking distance.
Home slippers. With homemade rags or rubber slippers, the situation is similar. Although the toe may be closed, such shoes do not hold the foot well on the pedals and also lead to rapid foot fatigue, as well as to their fogging.
High-heel shoes. Women are usually in this situation. All kinds of stilettos and massive heels above 3 cm are contraindicated for safe driving. The hairpin will sooner or later catch on the mat, and due to the excessive height of the heel, you have to straighten the foot strongly, which affects fatigue and leads to an emergency.
In addition, according to the results of surveys of female drivers, many of them note that such shoes often fall off and get stuck between the pedals.
Shoes with a thick platform. Perhaps such shoes or even sneakers are comfortable enough for everyday wear, but it is better to refuse them in a car. In such shoes, the dimensions of the pedals are poorly felt, and the pressure exerted on them is dulled.
What shoes to choose for a safe and comfortable ride, everyone decides in their own way
The main thing is that it tightly fixes the foot, has a rounded toe, a heel no higher than 3 cm, and a non-slip sole with an optimal shape and thickness. If the shoes are high (boots), then the ankle area should be soft and elastic so as not to restrict the movement of the joint.
Many shoe manufacturers, sometimes even in collaboration with well-known car brands, have long been releasing shoe models for drivers. One of the most common is moccasins. They allow you to feel the pedals well thanks to a thin embossed sole, which, due to a smooth transition for the heel area slightly upwards, allows the foot to move freely and precisely even on the softest mat.
Of course, the best option for the driver would be special car boots in which everything is taken into account: from soft breathable materials to thoughtful cool soles.
We hope this article was useful, find the proper driver’s shoes available on the Shoes For Crews UK website.
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