F1 Drivers and their Racing Boots

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[jelof]

Fun fact, vettel always puts/keeps a lucky coin in one of his boots as good luck, it was a gift from his grandmother back in karting if I'm not mistaken

[xtridr]

Gastly's aglet with the French flag is pure class.

[aydankhaliq]

Carlos's speedcat pro is made of a leathery material, whilst Charles's speedcat pro is made of suede.

[wicca]

I think it's Michael's signature on Mick's boot, not his own, which would be a lovely tribute to his dad. From what I've seen Mick's signature is Mick with a big S behind, and Michael's more resembles what's on Mick's boot

[NarenHarwani]

Hats off to you Kym Illman for providing us with such exciting motorsport content 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[gauravdas]

Yes! Just saw the watches video for nostalgia and then this popped up🥳🔥

[Angie-bcdf]

Hi Kym. So excited for this one ☝🏼 Daniel’s boots are by far the best

[lorna_alice]

The plastic lace tips on the ends of laces are called aglets. Bit of random knowledge that. 🧐

[allanlarsen]

Great job. I’ve been looking forward to this one. Our Canadian INDYCAR driver Hinchcliff has GO above his big toe on the right boot and STOP above his big toe on the left boot!

[ahb]

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[sharikadhar]

Thank you SO SO MUCH, Kym!!
You are FREAKING amazing!!

[mohammedjelloo]

Hi Kym..
I think it could be a great video and very popular compilation if you collected all “Kym’s Travel Tips” in one video..
Thank you for all your great entertaining videos

[glorialihavi]

I always click so fast when I see a new video from Kym

[savannastreet]

This is some really good content Kym 💛 you’re amazing 💯

[tobster]

I love that after so many of these vids this year you still have travel tip wisdom to give

[msswimchick]

These are so fun! You really lower the barrier to entry for the sport! I appreciate it

[Billinghamboys]

Kym would you be able to do one of these videos for the drivers gloves? Enjoyed this one a lot and I feel drivers gloves would be just as interesting

[notfromrdmilsim]

i always wanted to buy one of the mercedes drivers shoes they wear those puma look sick

[Gravengaard]

The fabric/nomex outer Pumas are called Puma Speedcat Pro - and for thoese with the leather it's Speedcat Pro GT. I'm fortunate to own a custom pair of those. The leather is actually kangaroo leather since it the lightest and toughest leather out there. The Pumas are not as light as they used to be with the SLW models in 2014-2019, since the minimum driver weight limit was raised to 80 kgs. Still a size EU45 Puma Speedcat Pro GTs weigh 212 gram each... still the lightest shoes out there to my knowledge - and they are INCREDIBLY comfortable. Like wearing socks or slippers.
The Speedcat Pro is sometimes available to the public, but you have to keep your eyes out for them. Right now I think Porsche is still selling some black ones in a limited number.

[MarkRobert-BKK]

Love the Alpinestar boots. Incidentally, since DR3 switched from Renault to McLaren, his blue racing suit looks quite uncomfortable when compared with the fit of his Alpinestars racing suit at Renault. What brand is McLaren using?