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Stand 21 is a French company formed in 1970, specializing in motorsport safety equipment. As many Motorsport brand out there, also Stand 21 recognized the opportunities within the ever growing sim racing industry.
While there is no real need for protective clothing when sim racing, there are situations in which you want to utilize specialized wear. Direct drive wheels, and high-pressure pedals have opened up a market for shoes and gloves that are suitable for comfortable, yet effective sim racing use.
Recently, Stand 21 introduced the Air-S Speed Sim racing shoes, and the Carrera SR sim racing gloves which are both FIA certified.
Official Webpage – www.stand21.comStand 21 Air-S Speed Sim
The Stand 21 Air-S Speed Sim racing shoes are custom made to be both comfortable an aesthetically pleasing. Lets face it, racing on socks does still look weird, and can be a pain in the… foot when using modern pedals.
The sim racing shoes are very light and breathable, and can be customized to suit your personal preferences. You can choose out of 13 available colors, ans select matching colored laces and if needed a custom logo.
The Air-S Speed Sim racing shoes are available staring at €291.67 Excl. VAT + shipping in sizes ranging from 36 to 47.
Specs:
- FIA 8856-2000 certified
- Stretchable and breathable fire-retardant fabric
- Reinforced stiffer heel
- Curved sole around the heel
- EVA Micro-cellular material shock-absorbing heel
- Ergonomic sole
- Anti-vibration ATV hydrocarbon resistant sole
- Edge-to-edge assembly avoiding stuck shoes
- Firm hold by lacing up to the ankle
- Sizes: from 36 to 47 (other on request)
Stand 21 Carrera SR Gloves
Besides footwear, Stand 21 also cares for your hands.
The Carrera SR gloves are custom made for sim racing, to help avoid blisters, give you more grip, and preserve the lining of your high-end steering wheel.
They are made out of aramid jersey and leather stitched together with outside seams for maximum comfort. The gloves are fitted with an adjustable wrist strap to make sure they stay where they should be.
The Carrera SR gloves are available in sizes 6 to 12 starting at €104.17 Excl. VAT + shipping. You can select out of three colors, being red, royal blue, or black.
Specs:
- Grip and protective pads avoiding blisters optimized by carefully designed leather parts
- Outside seams for maximum comfort and performance
- Adjustable aramid strap
- Short cuff
- Use of only the finest “Top Grain” leather
- Manufactured from aramid jersey and leather
- Sewn with aramid thread
- Sizes: from 6 to 12
- Stock colors: red, royal blue, black
