KF-KRT-005Karting & Motorsport Footwear
Low-Cut Karting Shoes
A low-cut karting shoe with a thin, flexible rubber sole, a rounded heel and secured lacing, for club, rental and arrive-and-drive drivers who want pedal feel without a high collar.
- OEM to your design
- ODM development
- Private label
- Samples before bulk
Product overview
About low-cut karting shoes
The low-cut karting shoe is the entry point of a karting range: the same thin sole and narrow last as a racing boot, but cut below the ankle so it is easy to put on and comfortable between sessions. Rental fleets, karting centres and club drivers buy it in larger size runs.
Pedal feel comes from a thin rubber outsole that wraps up the heel and toe. A rounded heel lets the foot pivot between throttle and brake, and a lace guard or elastic lace keeper stops laces catching on the pedals.
OEM: your design
Send your design or a reference shoe; we match the last, sole thickness and lacing layout.
ODM: developed with you
Share your target price and fleet size; we propose upper materials, sole and colourways suited to rental use.
Design characteristics
- Low-cut topline below the ankle
- Thin, flexible rubber sole wrapping at heel and toe
- Rounded heel for pivoting between pedals
- Lace guard or elastic lace keeper
- Perforated panels for ventilation
- Typical applications
- Rental and arrive-and-drive fleets · Club karting · Karting centre retail · Entry-level driver kits
- Target buyers
- Karting centres and track operators · Karting equipment distributors · Motorsport apparel brands · Karting schools and academies
Materials and construction
Materials and construction for this style
Only options technically suited to this style are listed. Availability is confirmed in your quotation.
- Typical
- Usual for this style (industry norm)
- Development option
- Possible option, confirmed at quotation and sampling
- Feasibility to confirm
- Needs factory feasibility confirmation before it can be offered
| Suede | Suede main upper; marks show less in rental use. | Typical |
|---|---|---|
| Synthetic leather (PU) | Synthetic leather for easy cleaning. | Typical |
| Polyester mesh | Mesh or perforated ventilation panels. | Development option |
| Microfiber synthetic | Microfibre for a lighter, more uniform upper. | Development option |
| Textile lining | Hard-wearing textile lining. | Typical |
|---|---|---|
| Breathable mesh lining | Breathable mesh lining for warm tracks. | Development option |
| EVA insole | Thin EVA sock liner that keeps pedal feel. | Typical |
|---|---|---|
| Removable footbed | Removable liner that fleets can wash or replace. | Development option |
| Rubber | Thin, flexible rubber sole with heel and toe wrap. | Typical |
|---|
| Cemented construction | Thin sole cemented to the lasted upper. | Typical |
|---|---|---|
| Strobel construction | Strobel lasting for a flexible forefoot. | Development option |
| Reinforcement and edge finishing | Heel wrap and toe reinforcement where the shoe rubs. | Typical |
Construction methods are explained on the manufacturing page. No method is presented as an in-house capability unless confirmed in your quotation.
Customisation and branding
What you can customise
Colour combinations
Fleet or brand colours
Contrast panels
Contrast panels for size or fleet identification
Lace types
Lace colour, lace guard or elastic keeper
Perforation patterns
Perforation pattern
Heel tabs
Heel pull loop
Insoles
Sock-liner print with size or fleet marking
Branding without new tooling
- Heat-transfer branding. Printed transfers applied with heat; good for multi-colour logos on textiles.
- Embroidered logos. Stitched logos on textile or leather panels; digitised from vector artwork.
- Heel branding. Printed, embroidered, embossed or rubber-badge branding on the heel counter or tab.
- Tongue labels. Woven, printed or rubber labels on the tongue.
- Insole printing. Logo printed or hot-stamped on the sock liner.
- Custom shoeboxes. Printed boxes to your artwork; minimums set by the box printer.
- Hangtags. Printed swing tags attached to the pair.
- Barcode labels. EAN/UPC labels on boxes or polybags, from codes the buyer supplies.
- Carton markings. Shipping marks, size breakdown and destination printed or labelled on export cartons.
Branding that needs tooling
- Screen printing. Ink printed through a screen; one screen per colour and size group.
Custom lasts, outsole moulds, cutting dies and branding tools may add tooling costs and raise minimum quantities. They are quoted separately before you commit.
Sizing and specifications
Sizing and technical specifications
Size conversions are approximate and vary by last and brand; they are not a production grading chart, and your own brand size chart replaces them if you have one. Technical measurements are set on your last and samples, recorded on the approved sample and controlled in bulk.
Low-cut karting shoes fit close but are easier to fit than high-ankle styles. Rental fleets usually need a wide size run including junior sizes, which need their own lasts.
Size charts: Unisex sizes, Children's and junior sizes
Unisex sizes
One last across the run; US men's and women's equivalents shown. Unisex fit is usually based on a men's width.
| EU | UK | US men's | US women's | Foot length (mm) | Foot length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 2.5 | 3.5 | 5 | 225 | 22.5 |
| 36 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 6 | 230 | 23.0 |
| 37 | 4 | 5 | 6.5 | 235 | 23.5 |
| 38 | 5 | 6 | 7.5 | 240 | 24.0 |
| 39 | 6 | 7 | 8.5 | 250 | 25.0 |
| 40 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 9 | 255 | 25.5 |
| 41 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 10 | 260 | 26.0 |
| 42 | 8 | 9 | 10.5 | 265 | 26.5 |
| 43 | 9 | 10 | 11.5 | 275 | 27.5 |
| 44 | 9.5 | 10.5 | 12 | 280 | 28.0 |
| 45 | 10.5 | 11.5 | 13 | 290 | 29.0 |
| 46 | 11 | 12 | 13.5 | 295 | 29.5 |
| 47 | 12 | 13 | 14.5 | 305 | 30.5 |
Children's and junior sizes
Junior sizes need their own last proportions, not a scaled-down adult last.
| EU | UK | US kids' | Foot length (mm) | Foot length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 10 | 11 | 172 | 17.2 |
| 29 | 11 | 12 | 178 | 17.8 |
| 30 | 11.5 | 12.5 | 185 | 18.5 |
| 31 | 12.5 | 13.5 | 192 | 19.2 |
| 32 | 13 | 1 | 198 | 19.8 |
| 33 | 1 | 2 | 205 | 20.5 |
| 34 | 2 | 3 | 212 | 21.2 |
How to measure foot length
- 01Stand on a sheet of paper with full weight on the foot, heel against a wall.
- 02Mark the tip of the longest toe and measure from the wall to the mark in millimetres.
- 03Measure both feet and use the longer one; measure later in the day when feet are largest.
- 04Compare with the foot-length column, not the shoe's outside length.
Technical measurements for this style
| Dimension | For this style |
|---|---|
| Collar height | Below the ankle |
| Sole thickness | Thin sole for pedal feel |
| Ball girth | Close, glove-like fit |
| Heel width | Narrow heel for pedal control |
| Insole length | Set by the last |
| Weight per pair | Measured on approved samples |
| Size grading | Adult and junior size sets |
| Construction tolerances | Agreed before bulk |
Values are set in development; no figures are published.
Sampling, production and quality
From sample to bulk order
Sampling charges, MOQ and timing are quoted per project. The full development route is explained on the manufacturing page.
Sampling for this style
- Proto sample to confirm design, pattern and construction
- Fit sample on the agreed last, checked on wearers in the core size
- Driver wear test in a kart before size-set approval
- Pre-production sample approved as the sealed bulk standard
MOQ for this style
- Rental fleets need deep size runs; the size breakdown is planned in the quotation.
- Junior sizes need separate lasts and sole sizes.
Quality checks for this style
- Lace guard or keeper fixing
- Sole wrap bond at heel and toe
Packaging
- Bulk packing by size for fleets; individual boxes for retail.
Testing and compliance
Frameworks relevant to this style. Obligations depend on where and how the product is sold, and the brand placing it on the market carries them. General information, not legal advice.
Karting and motorsport footwear standards (FIA)Product-specific conformity
Some FIA karting competitions require driver footwear to meet FIA standard 8877-2022; car racing uses FIA 8856-2018. Approval is granted by the FIA after testing and comes with official labels. We do not claim FIA approval for any style; footwear for series that require it needs that process completed first.
EU REACH restrictions (Annex XVII)Market obligation
Restricts chemicals in articles sold in the EU, including chromium VI in leather in contact with skin (entry 47, limit 3 mg/kg), certain azo dyes, PAHs in rubber parts and dimethyl fumarate. Leather and component suppliers' test reports are collected per order where a buyer requires them.
EU footwear labelling (Directive 94/11/EC)Market obligation
Footwear sold in the EU must indicate the material of the upper, the lining and sock, and the outsole, using the directive's pictograms or wording. Labels are produced to the buyer's market requirements.
EU General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988Market obligation
Applies since 13 December 2024 to consumer products placed on the EU market, including traceability information on the product or packaging. The obligations sit with the economic operator placing the product on the market; we supply the production information they need.
UK footwear composition labellingMarket obligation
The UK keeps equivalent requirements for indicating the composition of upper, lining and sock, and outsole on footwear sold to consumers.
US requirements for children's productsMarket obligation
Children's footwear sold in the US falls under CPSIA requirements (including lead limits and tracking labels) where applicable; testing is carried out by accredited third-party labs arranged per order.
Khairay Footwear does not state any certification, approval or test result for this style unless documentation exists for your order.
Sampling, quality control and shipping explainedFAQ
Low-Cut Karting Shoes: questions buyers ask
Is a low-cut shoe suitable for karting?
It is common for rental, club and arrive-and-drive karting. Drivers who race regularly often prefer mid or high-ankle styles for more ankle support.
Can these shoes be used in FIA competitions?
No FIA approval is claimed. Competitions that require FIA standard 8877-2022 footwear need that approval completed first.
Can you supply a full size run for a rental fleet?
Yes. Fleet size breakdowns, including junior sizes, are planned in the quotation.
Can sizes be marked for quick fleet handling?
Yes, with printed sock liners, coloured heel tabs or size labels, agreed in development.
How thin is the sole?
Sole thickness and flexibility are set on the proto sample and recorded on the approved sample; we do not publish figures before then.
Do you supply karting shoes with FIA approval?
No FIA approval is claimed for any style. Footwear for competitions requiring FIA standard 8877-2022 needs that approval process completed before such use.
What information do you need for a karting quotation?
Design or references, colours and logo files, adult and junior size breakdown, quantities, personalisation list and destination market.
Can we submit our own karting shoe design?
Yes, with or without choosing a reference style.
Related reference styles
Related styles
KF-KRT-003
Mid-Cut Karting & Motorsport Boots
KF-KRT-001
High-Ankle Karting Shoes
KF-KRT-002
Lightweight Racing & Driving Shoes
KF-KRT-004
Motorsport Team Footwear
KF-KRT-005 · Karting & Motorsport Footwear
Develop this footwear style for your brand
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