Prototipo
"They are perfect if you have large feet and a three pedal vehicle. Smaller toe box and no extra width on sole. Stylish too."
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Overall rating: 4.448276 / 5 from 29 reviews.
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"Size 12 was about a size 10.5 and the width was about an A. Sent back immediately for a refund. The refund was handled appropriately, although I think they charged $10 for it. Never again"
Classic driving shoes
"Piloti makes excellent, great looking branded shoes for automobile brands and shoes under their own name. They fit snugly so you may need to order at least one half or a full size larger than usual. I am normally a US9 but order US10 for Pilotis. Also, be careful of the sizing on websites. Some are in EU sizes, some in UK sizes, and some in Piloti sizes (possibly same as EU). I ordered through Amazon because exchanges were easy and it took me several tries before I got my size right. I also recommend ordering Piloti socks with your shoes. They are not expensive, are well made, and add to the comfortable fit of the shoes."
Sizes (great shoes nonetheless)
"I have purchased several Piloti shoes over the years- but I ordered online for the first time. . . . it seems that the sizes are different in these new models. My foot is an 11 and there is no way my foot fits the 11 with Piloti, I am sending them back to hopefully get a size 13 that should fit me. . . . and I purchased a pair of shoes as a present for my father and now I will return those and order a pair 2 sizes larger."
They run small…real small
"I own multiple pairs of Pilotis. Most are a few years old. Both of the orders of the new ones are the same size as my old shoes, but are smaller, in one case so tight I couldn’t even begin to get them on. The return/exchange process is ok, but from the time I initially ordered shoes to the time I have something I can wear will be six weeks."
Only requests for any of
"Only requests for any of the Piloti shoes are for wider foot options and better ladies' sizes."
Shoes came quickly and look
"Shoes came quickly and look great . Not sure they are as comfortable as the Prototipos I bought around 2003. I have 4 pairs of those that I’ve kept in immaculate condition, only wear to special car events in good weather. Thanks for making this type of shoe again. !"
My first pair of driving shoes…
"I’ve been faking it with tennies (& sorry to admit /gasp!/ occasionally flip-flops) but now totally get it what’s been missing! These are first-level just a cut above!!"
Prototipo Sizing
"I have now 3 pair of US size 14 all of fit differently with the oldest (10 yrs old?), the best fit. Soles worn out so gone. The other pair fit ok, wider but sole unglued so I repaired with hot glue. The new pair this week are short and tight so I am wearing thin Sox and opened laces max and don’t use last lace holes as laces too short. I am a track rat and only wear them when tracking so they are adequate for clutch and braking. I’m hoping they will stretch over time."
Fantastic shoes!
"These are great shoes! Much more comfortable than some of the older designs, such as Prototipo RS or Shift, great for driving, but not a penalty to walk in, which is awesome. Plus, they look great! Seriously considering picking up other colorways in this same model because it’s THAT GOOD! Oh, and order up from normal size as they are a bit snug, but unlike some other models, they aren’t super-narrow."
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Overall rating: 4.448276 / 5 from 29 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
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Review topics: [size, style, shoes, look, fit, prototipo, socks, pair, piloti].
Review highlights
Reviews
Prototipo
"They are perfect if you have large feet and a three pedal vehicle. Smaller toe box and no extra width on sole. Stylish too."
"Size 12 was about a size 10.5 and the width was about an A. Sent back immediately for a refund. The refund was handled appropriately, although I think they charged $10 for it. Never again"
Classic driving shoes
"Piloti makes excellent, great looking branded shoes for automobile brands and shoes under their own name. They fit snugly so you may need to order at least one half or a full size larger than usual. I am normally a US9 but order US10 for Pilotis. Also, be careful of the sizing on websites. Some are in EU sizes, some in UK sizes, and some in Piloti sizes (possibly same as EU). I ordered through Amazon because exchanges were easy and it took me several tries before I got my size right. I also recommend ordering Piloti socks with your shoes. They are not expensive, are well made, and add to the comfortable fit of the shoes."
Sizes (great shoes nonetheless)
"I have purchased several Piloti shoes over the years- but I ordered online for the first time. . . . it seems that the sizes are different in these new models. My foot is an 11 and there is no way my foot fits the 11 with Piloti, I am sending them back to hopefully get a size 13 that should fit me. . . . and I purchased a pair of shoes as a present for my father and now I will return those and order a pair 2 sizes larger."
They run small…real small
"I own multiple pairs of Pilotis. Most are a few years old. Both of the orders of the new ones are the same size as my old shoes, but are smaller, in one case so tight I couldn’t even begin to get them on. The return/exchange process is ok, but from the time I initially ordered shoes to the time I have something I can wear will be six weeks."
Only requests for any of
"Only requests for any of the Piloti shoes are for wider foot options and better ladies' sizes."
Shoes came quickly and look
"Shoes came quickly and look great . Not sure they are as comfortable as the Prototipos I bought around 2003. I have 4 pairs of those that I’ve kept in immaculate condition, only wear to special car events in good weather. Thanks for making this type of shoe again. !"
My first pair of driving shoes…
"I’ve been faking it with tennies (& sorry to admit /gasp!/ occasionally flip-flops) but now totally get it what’s been missing! These are first-level just a cut above!!"
Prototipo Sizing
"I have now 3 pair of US size 14 all of fit differently with the oldest (10 yrs old?), the best fit. Soles worn out so gone. The other pair fit ok, wider but sole unglued so I repaired with hot glue. The new pair this week are short and tight so I am wearing thin Sox and opened laces max and don’t use last lace holes as laces too short. I am a track rat and only wear them when tracking so they are adequate for clutch and braking. I’m hoping they will stretch over time."
Fantastic shoes!
"These are great shoes! Much more comfortable than some of the older designs, such as Prototipo RS or Shift, great for driving, but not a penalty to walk in, which is awesome. Plus, they look great! Seriously considering picking up other colorways in this same model because it’s THAT GOOD! Oh, and order up from normal size as they are a bit snug, but unlike some other models, they aren’t super-narrow."