The Pedal Laboratory

After her first drive in the simulator, Dacey is ready to put the pedal to the metal.

After her first drive in the simulator, Dacey is ready to put the pedal to the metal.

Maya has brought in some shoes to try out on the new driving simulator's pedals. Which ones let her toes flex the most?

Maya has brought in some shoes to try out on the new driving simulator's pedals. Which ones let her toes flex the most?

Kendra has brought an assortment of shoes to the laboratory to see which ones maximize her comfort and control of the pedals of a stick-shift car.

Kendra has brought an assortment of shoes to the laboratory to see which ones maximize her comfort and control of the pedals of a stick-shift car.

Jasper has brought in some shoes to try out on the new driving simulator's pedals. Which ones let her toes flex the most?

Jasper has brought in some shoes to try out on the new driving simulator's pedals. Which ones let her toes flex the most?

Zoe has chosen some nice flexible thong sandals, and is ready to put them to work driving as fast as she can in the simulator.

Zoe has chosen some nice flexible thong sandals, and is ready to put them to work driving as fast as she can in the simulator.

Lucy has chosen some nice wedge-heeled thong sandals, and is ready to put them to work driving as fast as she can in the simulator.

Lucy has chosen some nice wedge-heeled thong sandals, and is ready to put them to work driving as fast as she can in the simulator.

Erika has brought in some shoes to try out on the new driving simulator's pedals. Which ones let her toes flex the most?

Erika has brought in some shoes to try out on the new driving simulator's pedals. Which ones let her toes flex the most?

Jasper has settled into the simulator, and chosen a pair of very flexible flat thong sandals. Her mission: floor the accelerator as much as possible, and try to keep it on the road, or crash spectacularly. She starts out cautiously, then steadily mashes the pedal closer and closer to the floor, curling her flexible toes back and causing her sandal thong to bend sharply upward. As if to emphasize further her need for speed, she lifts her heel off the floor for extra drama. Of course, this fun comes to an abrupt end several times, but at least no real-world harm is done.

Jasper has settled into the simulator, and chosen a pair of very flexible flat thong sandals. Her mission: floor the accelerator as much as possible, and try to keep it on the road, or crash spectacularly. She starts out cautiously, then steadily mashes the pedal closer and closer to the floor, curling her flexible toes back and causing her sandal thong to bend sharply upward. As if to emphasize further her need for speed, she lifts her heel off the floor for extra drama. Of course, this fun comes to an abrupt end several times, but at least no real-world harm is done.

Lucy has just completed her first simulated drive, of a car with an automatic transmission, and now wants to try her hands (and feet) at a manual transmission.

Lucy has just completed her first simulated drive, of a car with an automatic transmission, and now wants to try her hands (and feet) at a manual transmission.

Amiee has settled into the simulator, and chosen a pair of very flexible wedge-heeled T-strap sandals. Her mission: floor the accelerator as much as possible, and try to keep it on the road, or crash spectacularly. She manages several mishaps before she can finally go no further, but is entirely captivated by the experience.

Amiee has settled into the simulator, and chosen a pair of very flexible wedge-heeled T-strap sandals. Her mission: floor the accelerator as much as possible, and try to keep it on the road, or crash spectacularly. She manages several mishaps before she can finally go no further, but is entirely captivated by the experience.