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Old 11-10-2008, 12:20 PM   #1
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I second they fit true to size...I ordered another pair just because I can never have enough pairs of Pilotis!

I need more Feet...
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Old 11-11-2008, 06:45 AM   #2
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A buddy of mine said, "Don't get Pilotis. Get a real pair of racing shoes." I never asked what he meant by that.
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Old 11-11-2008, 09:03 AM   #3
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A buddy of mine said, "Don't get Pilotis. Get a real pair of racing shoes." I never asked what he meant by that.

Well, there are Racing shoes and Driving shoes. Most of what Piloti sells fall into the Driving shoe category.

But, the DTM is an SFI-certified, Nomex lined, fire-resistant Racing shoe just like those from Simpson, Sparco, Oakley, Alpinestars, etc.

SFI, originally run by SEMA, is now an independent safety foundation similar to the Snell Foundation and deals primarily with driver apparel - shoes, gloves, firesuits, etc. Many race sanctioning bodies adopt SFI specs and standards into their rules such as: ARAC, ALMS, IHRA, NASCAR, IRL, NHRA, SCCA, WKA.

True racing shoes are purpose built just for racing. They generally do not wear well when used for walking around as one poster mentioned. Nor are they really comfortable, especially when compared to Pilotis for anything but driving.

Despite the name, Pilotis are American designed shoes. The founder spent years working for Adidas, Reebok and K-Swiss designing athletic shoes. He broke away and founded Piloti to produce both Racing and Driving shoes. Enthusiasts who don't want a pure Racing shoe (often $250+) like Pilotis because they are more versatile and less expensive.

But, your buddy's a little confused because Pilotis are worn by several top drivers in many leagues such as Robbie Gordon (NASCAR), Scott Pruet (IRL, CHAMP) and Colin McRae, who won the World Rally Championship and died last year. Go to any DE, AX or Track day and you'll see quite a few Piloti shod drivers.

It's really a matter of preference (maybe a little ego), and possibly that those who've not worn Pilotis just don't get how good they are.
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Old 11-11-2008, 10:19 AM   #4
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Thought this would help some members:

Code: SH587
Discount: $5 off shipping on any order, expires 11/13/08

Enter that code when you checkout and it'll knock $5 bucks off the shipping!

and if you're a member of that club try:

Code: SN632
Discount: $10 OFF, no minimum, Buyers Club members only!



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Old 11-12-2008, 12:59 PM   #5
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Thought this would help some members:

Code: SH587
Discount: $5 off shipping on any order, expires 11/13/08

Enter that code when you checkout and it'll knock $5 bucks off the shipping!

and if you're a member of that club try:

Code: SN632
Discount: $10 OFF, no minimum, Buyers Club members only!



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Thanks for the codes. Just placed my order for the DTMs.
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Old 11-12-2008, 01:48 PM   #6
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Pilotis also have the reinforced right foot outer sole which is just perfect for heel - toe downshifts (yes, for those that actually roll their foot). The other race/driving shoes I've purchased in the past have worn out on the side and had to be replaced long before their useful life was over.
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Old 11-14-2008, 08:38 PM   #7
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sizes run about right or do they run too big or small. Nike racing shoes run ridiculously small.
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Old 11-15-2008, 04:01 AM   #8
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^ From Page 1:
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are these pretty "true to size"?
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I have only owned the DTMs and Monacos and these fit very true. I am a 1/2 size and found you can go up 1/2, but not down 1/2.
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I already have a pair of the Spyder SV Driver Shoes (in gry/bk/ylw) and the fit seems true to US size. Very light and very comfy shoes.
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I second they fit true to size...I ordered another pair just because I can never have enough pairs of Pilotis!
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Old 11-17-2008, 09:40 AM   #9
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Well, there are Racing shoes and Driving shoes. Most of what Piloti sells fall into the Driving shoe category.
That's likely what he meant then.
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Old 11-22-2008, 09:41 PM   #10
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Head's Up for some of you guys... Just got my shipping notice and UPS tracking # from the Sportsmans Guide for the Piloti DTMs I ordered. Looks like they'll be here by the end of the week, or early next week with the holiday and all...
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Old 11-11-2008, 08:16 PM   #11
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Just ordered another pair. At that price, you can't go wrong!
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Old 11-23-2008, 04:35 AM   #12
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The pair of Spyder (in red ) I ordered arrived right away, the DTM Midtop had an arrival date of Wed the 26.
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Old 11-23-2008, 08:57 AM   #13
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I love my red ones also...they even go with my black business suit at work! Bob in Colorado Springs
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