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Driving Shoes for driving only?

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I got an alert from Google about driving shoes (I kinda follow stuff about shoes and the affects of driving in them) and was really intrigued by a forum thread on whether or not driving shoes are for driving only.  Tods Heaven Lacetto Drivers425

Had to check out the site to find the answer to such an intriguing question.   Turns out it was a men’s fashion forum.  The guy asking the question found a great pair of Bally driving shoes and wanted to know if he could wear them like loafers. 

Most of the responders felt driving shoes were too casual to wear in place of loafers.  That Drivers (as they called them) should follow the same fashion rules as boat shoes  – not to be seen in most public places.  back of Tods Heaven Lacetto Drivers425prada druver 438

The most intriguing part of the post was the general consensus that the soles on driving shoes wear out really quickly if worn as regular shoes on city streets.  A quote from the forum -  “They clearly aren’t built for heavy city wear…….”

Amazing! Not made for walking.  (I think most aren’t even made for wearing – style wise.)   Driving shoes are really expensive starting around $150 and going up from there.  Prada perforated driver 430AND, if you can only wear them driving,  a Heel Shield makes so much more sense.  At $15.99 a better value and you can use them with most of your shoes. 

If the complaint about using a heel shield is putting it on and taking it off while seated in the car.  Well, you have to do the same thing with driving shoes and it is easier to slide on a heel shield than it is to change shoes – it is a TWO SECOND operation. 

Check us out – heel shields come with an 100% Scuff Free Guarantee – if you are not scuff free, we will refund your money no questions asked.  

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Gladys Diaz October 22, 2012, 12:58 pm

I think the Heel Shield makes more sense — in terms of practicality and, DEFINITELY, in terms of fashion! 🙂

Heel Shields October 22, 2012, 9:08 pm

I have never understood the ugly shoe.

Louise October 23, 2012, 4:51 pm

And heel shields are a lot cheaper than a $150 slipper type shoe. I’ve never heard of a driver shoe either!

Heel Shields October 25, 2012, 10:40 pm

Thanks for your positive feedback!

Diane Marie October 24, 2012, 1:54 pm

I think the Heel shield is an excellent solution. I know I used to ruin the backs of my heels all the time and could have used these.

Heel Shields October 25, 2012, 10:41 pm

Thanks for your comment. How are you protecting your flats and boots?

jean October 25, 2012, 10:39 pm

Great point. The heel shield makes more sense.

Heel Shields October 25, 2012, 10:41 pm

Thanks Jean – Love your comments!

Kcraw October 31, 2012, 6:32 pm

So is it easier to change out of driving shoes or take off the heel shield? I would guess neither should be seen on the street!

Heel Shields October 31, 2012, 8:36 pm

It is easier to take of the Heel Shield. It is a 1 second operation – just slide it off. A shoe with heel shield on it on the street would still look better than the driving shoe.

ParPam October 31, 2012, 8:12 pm

Yuck, I wouldn’t buy or wear any of them. My beat up old tennis shoes look better than they do.

Heel Shields October 31, 2012, 8:34 pm

The question is would you buy and use Heel Shields?

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