Some Thoughts on Buying New Golf Shoes

The purchase of new golf shoes requires a special attention because golf involves plenty of walking. An average golfer walks approximately 5 miles per round and spends several hours on their feet. Therefore it is of utmost importance for your golf shoes to feel comfortable.

Comfort, Comfort and Once Again, Comfort

Uncomfortable shoes can cause a great deal of pain while walking but they can also interfere with your shots and negatively impact your performance. In short, if you don’t feel comfortable in your shoes, you won’t enjoy the game and you won’t perform well either because it is very difficult to focus on the game exclusively if you are feeling discomfort or even pain.

Other Things to Consider When Selecting New Golf Shoes

In addition to comfort, there are also some other things you should consider when selecting new golf shoes:

Style. Ideally, your golf shoes should match your overall style. The good news is that the selection of styles, designs, colours and finishes is greater than ever before. Finding a pair of shoes to complement your style thus shouldn’t be an issue although some brands also offer customisable golf shoes, allowing you to design your shoes almost from scratch.
Grip. Superior grip is just as important as comfort because it plays a crucial role in stability both during the shots and walking which is of key importance to avoid injuries due to slips and falls, especially on wet and uneven surfaces.
Spikes. Most golf shoes are either designed to be worn with spikes or come with the spikes included. Buying golf shoes with spikes or the ability to add spikes is worth considering because they have helped prevent many sprained ankles. However, keep in mind that metal spikes are prohibited in most golf courses.
Durable, flexible, breathable, lightweight and waterproof material. If you’re not an expert, it is virtually impossible to tell which material offers all the mentioned characteristics. Luckily, there is a relatively easy way to get the ‘entire package’ without much effort – focus on the top selling brands. We are not claiming that less known brands aren’t making quality shoes but you can never go wrong with big names such as Nike Golf, Adidas, Ecco, Footjoy and other most popular golfers’ brands.
Price. Quality golf shoes that offer comfort, superior grip, durability, flexibility and other things that are crucial to enjoy each moment on the course and do your very best at every shot don’t come cheap. However, you are highly recommended not to save too much when it comes to golf footwear. We are not suggesting that you have to buy the most expensive pair available but if you would like to get more for less, consider buying golf shoes on a sale rather than taking a chance with shoes from an unknown manufacturer just because they are a few pounds cheaper.