Hit the Road in These Stylish Driving Shoes

Driving shoes are a true classic that has been around since Italian shoemaker Gianni Mostile patented the design in 1963, inspired by the golden age of motoring in Italy.

The Best Driving Shoes for Men & Women

In the 1950s and 60s, the cockpits of sleek and stylish Italian cars – the Ferraris and Alfa Romeos of the era – were narrow and restricted, calling for a lightweight shoe for easy wear. In 1963, motor racing-mad shoemaker Gianni Mostile decided to invent the ultimate driving shoes, made from breathable suede and with rubber soles to prevent the foot from slipping off the pedals. To this day, the style is synonymous with Italian style and glamour. Here are some of our favourite modern iterations of the classic look.

Tod’s Gommino driving shoes, £450, tods.com

Car Shoe The Original loafers, £470, farfetch.com

Russell & Bromley Monza tassel driver, £195, russellandbromley.co.uk

Will’s Vegan Store at Generous Ape Penny driving loafers, £93, generousape.com

Duke & Dexter Scott suede loafer, £190, dukeanddexter.com

 

 

 

 

FOR MEN

Crockett & Jones Napoli driving shoe, £230, crockettandjones.com

Ralph Lauren Brynn leather driver, £109, ralphlauren.co.uk

Aurélien driving shoes, £167, aurelien-online.com

 

Holland Cooper The Driving Loafer, £149, hollandcooper.com

Fairfax & Favor The Trinity loafer, £165, fairfaxandfavor.com

FOR WOMEN

Barbour Pippa loafers, £84,95, barbour.com