Race Boots Buying Guide | Demon Tweeks

welcome to demon tweaks let's talk about race boots here at demon tweaks we pride ourselves in carrying the world's largest stock of race boots from the most recognised brands in the industry dealing with brands such as sparco omp and alpine stars ensures we can supply you with the most comprehensive range of boots approved to the very latest fia standards and all at a budget to suit you we cover boots for all disciplines of motorsport whether you're a driver co-driver or a mechanic requiring an fia approved boot race boots unlike carton boots have to be fire retardant so firstly ensure which boots you require fia boots can be used for karting but not the other way around now the range can look a little bit daunting with so many different boots available from each brand but they all carry slightly different attributes that will benefit the drivers in different ways so what point should you consider when buying your boots material entry-level race boots tend to be made out of suede it's very durable and it's very water resistant but it's a little bit heavier than the next level up or the race boot tends to be made out of leather leather is great again very hard wearing and water resistant but over suede it's that little bit softer so it gives you a little bit more feel the step up from that is kangaroo leather it has all of those positives we've already mentioned but again is that one step softer and even lighter again giving you the best performance possible from your race boot breathability perforations in the boot allow for better cooling and thus breathability if you're doing a short club race this might not be so important but if you're looking at doing a longer endurance race especially in warmer climates and keeping a cool foot definitely helps soles for me personally i want the thinnest possible sole so when i'm sating the car i can feel everything coming through the pedals to allow me to understand what the car is doing underneath me on the other end of the scale a rally driver having to get out in the middle of the stage or even a mechanic in the pit lane on his feet all day in all conditions will want a thicker sole for comfort lace-up systems your options vary from your conventional lace-up which are a great entry level point to velcro which can get the boot very tight and secure or to various quick lace systems which obviously offer getting your boot on and tight in a very quick and orderly manner some high-top boots even offer extra velcro on top of those lace-up systems to add even more support to your ankle style should you choose a low mid or high top boot it really depends on how much ankle support you like but also the type of car you're going to be racing for example if you're in a single seater and your foot is normally in a vertical position you may want a lower cut boot with a more open and subtle bellow around the back of your ankle the other end of the scale as a rally driver pushing down on the pedals you may want a more rigid and a more secure ankle support and a high top boot may be better for you we obviously have a huge range of all colors and styles to suit the image you want to portray out there heel and toe or not to heel and toe do your boots need an additional support on the side of your boot if you're going to heal in tow for me personally in a gt3 car i just simply left foot brake so i don't need any of that and i can just go for the lightest boot possible however when i get back in a historic car i need a boot with a bit more support on the side so it stops the wear of my boot and it continues to function as it was designed sizing as a general rule they're no different to any other shoe and boots are generally continentally sized so you may be able to get a half size which helps get that perfect fit i sometimes have even gone down a boot size to allow for a little bit more space in a tight cockpit thus allowing my foot a little bit more space and a bit more performance out of the car obviously it does come out a slight comfort compromise but i'd rather the performance you'll find a worldwide sizing chart for each boot on its product page custom options are also available across certain ranges allowing for brand and team logos to be displayed on your boots this is a very straightforward process and is available across all of our brands so if you're looking for a custom boot or more information on boots in general please feel free to get in touch or pop into the store our knowledgeable staff can guide you through the process and help you find the perfect boot remember we hold a huge stock of boots from all of these brands and with super fast delivery we can deliver almost anywhere in the world in just a few days or even the next day if you live in the uk so what are you waiting for buy of confidence today

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Published: Mon Jun 20 2022