I have a Lotus 7 replica kit car with a very narrow footbox. Driving this car in sneakers or shoes is not an option if you only want to hit one pedal at a time. With 400 HP at the rear wheels hitting the gas and brake together is truly terrifying. I'm purchasing a second pair to replace the pair that are starting to wear out. These shoes conform well to my foot, are very comfortable to wear and above all are narrow enough to keep me safe. I had purchased another pair of racing shoes last year when when these got really wet. I quickly learned that not all racing shoes are the same. These are definitely narrower making them excellent for cars like mine with limited foot room.Update - Upon receiving these the picture does not match the actual shoes - They have been updated to the newer model. I compared the soles and these shoes are no wider than the old ones so that's good news. In putting them on the size 10 feels a bit short for my 9.5 foot, not too short but I would not want it any shorter.