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WRR’s 5 Best Auto Racing Shoes Under $250

Here are our picks for the best auto racing shoes under $250, with a wildcard winner!

By Justin Cornelison | March 14, 2023
Chicane Racing Shoes: For the American Racer

The shoes are slim but have a squish more room in the toe-box compared to Euro brands.

By Guest Contributor | January 30, 2023
Classic Racing Shoe Roundup

One way to combine having rated, comfortable, modern racing equipment with cool, vintage design, is with racing shoes!

By Winding Road Staff | October 22, 2020
Buyer’s Guide: Racing Shoes

Previously, we’ve gotten your hands, head, eyes, backside and body ready for race duty. But what about your feet?

By Bradley Iger | September 22, 2020
Gear Spotlight: The Alpinestars Alloy Mechanic Shoe

The new Alpinestars Alloy is a shoe meant for comfort, support, and durability. This might be the first time a major motorsports safety equipment manufacturer has designed something with techs’ foot comfort in mind.

By Winding Road Staff | May 16, 2019
The Best Road Racing Shoe: Alpinestars Tech 1Z

With the caveat that shoes really, really have to fit to be good, we bring to your attention the Alpinestars Tech 1Z as our choice for the best fire-resistant road racing shoe for 2017.

By Winding Road Staff | November 18, 2016
Gear Spotlight: Alpinestars Tech 1-Z Formula 1 Racing Shoe (2014 Edition)

Racing shoes might seem rather low on the totem pole of gear priorities, but when you consider that half your inputs are going to be made with your feet, the importance of having good shoes starts to become a little more obvious. Safety is the top priority for a racing shoe design of course, but beyond flame resistance and FIA/SFI certifications, racing shoes need to be durable, comfortable, grippy, light weight, and provide as much feedback as possible. To that end, if you want the pinnacle of current racing shoe design, the 2014 Alpinestars Tech 1-Z Formula 1 shoes should definitely be on your short list.

By Winding Road Staff | October 07, 2014
Gear: Mini Releases Union Jack Sneaker

Mini’s Lifestyle Collection has expanded to include the Union Jack Sneakers. These high-top canvas shoes are trimmed with the pattern of the British Flag, and even feature the Union Jack in the tread on the sole. The right shoe features the words “Beat The Street” in the insole.

By John Beltz Snyder | June 08, 2011

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