It's not very often that the diverse worlds of road safety and fashion intersect, but then, from the time that driving shoeshave started becoming popular, fashion houses and the more proponents of trends have started giving this essential accessory a serious thought. Yes, as wearing the wrong shoes while driving can lead to serious safety implications, modern day drivers are now striving to make the “right” choices for their footwear. Read on for what to lookout for.

Choosing the “Correct” Car Shoe

It’s being increasingly seen that people are encountering difficulties while driving. This is mainly because of the improper shoes that they end up wearing. Quite a few claim that their poor footwear had led to losing control,driving dangerously, or having an accident.Driving – especially in erratic traffic conditions that involves constant usage of pedals – can surely take its toll on feet and ankles of the drivers. So, it’s best to invest in the right footwear that manages to keep your feet relaxed and goes a long way in aiding your footwork, improving controls and allowing you to react in a faster manner to the conditions related to the road or changes in traffic. In a nutshell, with the right shoes protecting your feet, you can definitely find yourself becoming a smoother and more efficient driver.

Heels and Soles

In general, your driving shoes should have a thin sole and not be too wide. The heels and soles of the product chosen by you are the key to success. As a rule, thicker soles indicate that it is difficult for your feet to “sense” the pedals properly—thus leading to wrong judgments in the case of applying pressure, accelerating quickly, or braking abruptly. Along with having the right effect on the moods and fears of those seated in your car, presence of the “right” soles and heels will also alleviate the chance of any wears and tears on your vehicle. Choose shoes that have soles with a maximum thickness of 10mm (1cm); withsomething in the tune of 4mm being even better. Avoid wide soles at all costs, as you may end up pressing two pedals at a single go. The most important thing is to know exactly how much pressure to apply and the ways in which your shoes are equipped to manage the same.

Taking a look atthe heels. A car shoe with high ones is the least recommended. Appropriately, the heel of your foot has to be on the car floor to achieve the right position for correct pedal action. High/ platform heels tend to elevate your feet and distort the ability to calculate how much pressure is necessary for controlling the pedals –so choose accordingly.

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