This month’s Focus On… covers racing boots and driving shoes in all their forms.
In the past racing boots have been thought of as the luxury item in racing clothing – a “nice to have” but probably not as important as a new tyre. “I’ve got a good pair of shoes” was the normal comment, and truly they were an expensive option. But with the opening up of the global market the price of racing boots has fallen to less than the price of a reasonable pair of trainers, and it’s our opinion that it's safer to drive in racing boots than training shoes.
There’s no minimum standard for racing footwear in the UK as long as they fully cover the foot and heel and are not open-toed (!), and at racewear.co.uk we’ve a range to suit all budgets.
Non-homologated racing boots are often referred to as “karting boots” but in truth they are acceptable for any racing unless FIA-specification clothing is required. We’ve got some end-of-range examples available at just £22.95 with the most popular costing £35.75. Choose from high or low cut, both are perfectly acceptable in most forms of UK racing.
FIA-homologated boots have a flame-retardant lining to the famous FIA 8856-2000 standard and are required if you compete in Europe or further afield, in either karts or cars. Style, form and function dictate the price here, starting at just £55.20 for FR lined suede boots and rising to over £200 for leather boots with a carbon fibre sole insert!
New to the range is the leather Pole Position Classic boot, bound to appeal to the historic racer for its understated, traditional looks. Currently available in black these English-made boots are sure to become a popular option.
In the past racing boots have been thought of as the luxury item in racing clothing – a “nice to have” but probably not as important as a new tyre. “I’ve got a good pair of shoes” was the normal comment, and truly they were an expensive option. But with the opening up of the global market the price of racing boots has fallen to less than the price of a reasonable pair of trainers, and it’s our opinion that it's safer to drive in racing boots than training shoes.
There’s no minimum standard for racing footwear in the UK as long as they fully cover the foot and heel and are not open-toed (!), and at racewear.co.uk we’ve a range to suit all budgets.
Non-homologated racing boots are often referred to as “karting boots” but in truth they are acceptable for any racing unless FIA-specification clothing is required. We’ve got some end-of-range examples available at just £22.95 with the most popular costing £35.75. Choose from high or low cut, both are perfectly acceptable in most forms of UK racing.
FIA-homologated boots have a flame-retardant lining to the famous FIA 8856-2000 standard and are required if you compete in Europe or further afield, in either karts or cars. Style, form and function dictate the price here, starting at just £55.20 for FR lined suede boots and rising to over £200 for leather boots with a carbon fibre sole insert!
New to the range is the leather Pole Position Classic boot, bound to appeal to the historic racer for its understated, traditional looks. Currently available in black these English-made boots are sure to become a popular option.
Many people choose our Pole Position karting boots as a leisure shoe, and we’ve worn them ourselves at shows because they are very comfortable. They are supple enough to give great pedal control, and stylish enough to be worn with everyday clothing!
Exciting news is that the new range of “Piloti” driving shoes and FIA-homologated racing boots will soon be available at racewear.co.uk – keep checking back to see one of the nicest developments in leisure footwear for some time.
Exciting news is that the new range of “Piloti” driving shoes and FIA-homologated racing boots will soon be available at racewear.co.uk – keep checking back to see one of the nicest developments in leisure footwear for some time.
All for now - see you on the grid?
Max Tyler
08452 604104
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