Citroën puts its foot down with DS3 Racing shoes

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Power is nothing without control. That’s what Pirelli told us with the famous image of the sprinter in the high-heeled shoes a couple of decades ago. And they were right. Because while some have been known to drive supercars in flip-flops, any racing driver will tell you that you need a proper pair of driving shoes to drive a performance vehicle properly. Which is why we’ve seen so many automakers offering their own line of driving shoes to go with their cars. And the latest is Citroën.

The French automaker has teamed up with fashion label Gio-Goi (don’t ask us how that’s pronounced) for a limited-edition set of kicks inspired by the DS3 Racing hot hatch. The black and orange leather high-tops take their design cues from the car’s seats, wheels and grille, are limited to just 100 pairs, priced at £120 ($193) and are available directly from the designer’s website. Check 'em out in the high-res image gallery and the press release after the jump.Continue reading Citroën puts its foot down with DS3 Racing shoes
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