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Santoni Driving Shoes for the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos, Shoes, Men's Style

Have you got Mercedes' latest supercar on order? Then you're going to need the appropriate footwear, and Italian fashion house Santoni has got just the thing.

Specially designed and crafted to compliment the SLS AMG, the Santoni driving shoes are certified by the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile and come in black, and soon in a variety of colors to match the car's body colors.

Gallery: Santoni driving shoes for Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

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Tod's for Ferrari Driving Mocassins

by Noah Joseph (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos, Shoes, Men's Style

See that polo-sporting playboy climbing out of the Ferrari convertible? Look at his shoes. They're probably made by Tod's. The Italian shoemaker has become synonymous with the exotic automaker, and not just because the chairman of the latter sits on the board of the former. Now the two kindred spirits have come together for a special line of driving mocs made by one for the other.

The Tod's for Ferrari line consists of three models – the Leccetto (with laces), the Laccetto Tubi GT (with tassels) and the Mascherina Griglia (with a special emblem styled after the grille of the iconic 250 GTO). The latter two are available in black and brown suede, with the former also available in red and blue (in true Elvis style). Each feature insoles ribbed like the seats of a Ferrari sportscar, and are made in the same time-honored tradition that makes any pair of Tod's loafers indispensable for the playboy lifestyle. They sell for 290 to 320 euros, and are available directly from Ferrari's online store.

Gallery: Tod's for Ferrari

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Porsche Design: A Driving Force in Footwear

by Noah Joseph (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos, Shoes, Men's Style

Form or function? It's a question as old as, well...footwear itself. Because typically shoes that serve a specific function have their form dedicated to them. Just think of work boots or running shoes and you'll know what we mean. Conversely shoes designed for form aren't typically very functional. Porsche Design, however, figures they've got it figured out with its latest footwear collection.

Built around a unique sole designed specifically for driving, the collection includes a variety of styles for the gentleman driver, ranging from formal oxfords to sporty sneakers. Each features a left sole with a solid grip to operate the clutch and a right sole designed for easy transition from gas to brake. The uppers are made from black, white, gray and brown calfskin, and are fabricated in Italy by Müller & Meirer Lederwarenfabrik GmbH.

Gallery: Porsche Design Fall/Winter 2009 Footwear Collection

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Sabelt for Aston Martin Racing Shoes

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

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If you've got a weakness for Aston Martin cars then this is an accessory to put on your holiday list. The Sabelt for Aston Martin Racing shoes are casual racing shoes in soft calfskin and suede with a curved design and inserts of silver lamé fabrics that echo the sleek lines of the cars. Sabelt has been working for the Aston Martin Racing squad for almost three years. The shoes come in colors ranging from bright to subtle. The pair shown above sells for 139 euros.

[via Classic Driver which is giving away a pair of black-on-black shoes to one lucky reader]

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Piloti Spyder Driving Shoes

by Anne Metz (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets, Luxury Cars & Autos, Shoes

When it comes to driving footwear, there are good ideas and then there are bad ideas.

A good idea? Piloti Spyder SV Series Driving Shoes.
A bad idea? Manolo Blahniks.

The driving shoe of choice for car-world enthusiasts, the Pilotis are not like your everyday athletic shoe. With a sleeker tread and narrower sole sides, these shoes are designed to avoid getting snagged on car pedals. Optimized for stability and walking comfort, Pilotis boast thick, stiff soles. The trademarked Roll Control heel helps drivers ensure that they have precise handling and control over the amount of pressure applied to the gas or the brake pedals.

And while you might not want to stumble into Bungalow 8 wearing a pair (after all, the Manolo's are better for that), the next time you are zipping along the Autobahn or flying through the streets of Monte Carlo, be sure to bring your Pilotis. Price $74.95.

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