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Kingfisher
04-04-2018, 06:33 AM
Getting back into golf after long hiatus and need shoes. Looks like all pros use shoes that appear to be similar to sneakers/running shoes? What are your top picks and places to buy?
Thanks
OtayBW
04-04-2018, 06:40 AM
Getting back into golf after long hiatus and need shoes. Looks like all pros use shoes that appear to be similar to sneakers/running shoes? What are your top picks and places to buy?
Thanks
Lake Cx-237! No...wait....:eek:
oldpotatoe
04-04-2018, 06:47 AM
Interesting as golf is mentioned fairly often in the same sentence as cycling.
https://www.cantechletter.com/2017/05/cycling-new-golf/
Davist
04-04-2018, 07:02 AM
Interesting as golf is mentioned fairly often in the same sentence as cycling.
https://www.cantechletter.com/2017/05/cycling-new-golf/
Same demographic, no?
jamesau
04-04-2018, 07:44 AM
I like to walk the course when I can and have found True Linkswear are all-day comfortable right out-of-the-box (it's difficult to tell from wearing in the store for 2 minutes if your feet will be happy after 4 hours and 7 miles).
I've also had Footjoy which were fine and Ecco which are beautiful but have required some break-in. The new Adidas have gotten good reviews and use a revised last. I've yet to try them but earlier models were always too narrow. For reference, I wear Lake CX331 and Sidi Dominator Mega (with a Specialized insole).
You might try a nearby pro shop. Dick's Sporting Goods usually has a wide selection. True Linkswear can be found online (check return policy).
I'd look for a spikeless design (not soft spike) unless you plan on playing very hilly or wet conditions. You'll also want something waterproof; even though you may not plan to play in the rain, it happens and, the morning dew can be very heavy.
veloduffer
04-04-2018, 07:47 AM
Same demographic, no?
It is for me - the time constraint (limited to weekend warrior status) means you don’t do either very well. My handicap improved but my cycling fitness got worse. I walk and carry my bag most of the time, unless I’m playing a course with mandatory cart requirements.
Getting back to the OP: my favorites shoes are the Adidas Traxion with the BOA closure system (yes, same as cycling). I hate getting shoe laces that don’t stay tied and with the BOA, it’s so easy to set and go.
I like the Adidas for a couple of reasons - very light, lower platform so your feet are closer to the ground (better feel IMHO) and wider toebox than most (I don’t need to get Wide width). I use Lake shoes and Sidi Mega for cycling, as a reference. Footjoy is good too, but a bit higher platform.
BTW, the waterproof usually lasts about a year, no matter what the guaranty is. I try to extend their waterproof-ness by using aftermarket products.
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oldpotatoe
04-04-2018, 07:51 AM
It is for me - the time constraint (limited to weekend warrior status) means you don’t do either very well. My handicap improved but my cycling fitness got worse. I walk and carry my bag most of the time, unless I’m playing a course with mandatory cart requirements.
Getting back to the OP: my favorites shoes are the Adidas Traxion with the BOA closure system (yes, same as cycling). I hate getting shoe laces that don’t stay tied and with the BOA, it’s so easy to set and go.
I like the Adidas for a couple of reasons - very light, lower platform so your feet are closer to the ground (better feel IMHO) and wider toebox than most (I don’t need to get Wide width). I use Lake shoes and Sidi Mega for cycling, as a reference. Footjoy is good too, but a bit higher platform.
BTW, the waterproof usually lasts about a year, no matter what the guaranty is. I try to extend their waterproof-ness by using aftermarket products.
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"VeloDuffer"...I get it!!
Long time FootJoy wearer here (the waterpoofing of which seems to last forever, in my experience). IMO, they make the best shoes for golf, hands down. Of course, shoes being as personal an instrument as they are, YMMV. Personally I prefer classic two tone but I also still play forged blades with steel shafts and ride a steel bike so some many consider me curmudgeonly.
Cat3roadracer
04-04-2018, 08:41 AM
FJ Classics. The lugged, steel frame of golf shoes.
The last pair you will buy.
MattTuck
04-04-2018, 08:42 AM
No specific recommendation, but will echo what others have said (and has been my experience as a 6-12 times per year golfer). Your feet will not get used to a shoe when you play that infrequently, so I'd bias toward one of the shoes that is more sneaker like, lighter/more flexible, than a serious golf shoe that is going to finally be comfortable after 30 rounds.
azrider
04-04-2018, 09:50 AM
It is for me - the time constraint (limited to weekend warrior status) means you don’t do either very well. My handicap improved but my cycling fitness got worse. I walk and carry my bag most of the time, unless I’m playing a course with mandatory cart requirements.
Getting back to the OP: my favorites shoes are the Adidas Traxion with the BOA closure system (yes, same as cycling). I hate getting shoe laces that don’t stay tied and with the BOA, it’s so easy to set and go.
I like the Adidas for a couple of reasons - very light, lower platform so your feet are closer to the ground (better feel IMHO) and wider toebox than most (I don’t need to get Wide width). I use Lake shoes and Sidi Mega for cycling, as a reference. Footjoy is good too, but a bit higher platform.
BTW, the waterproof usually lasts about a year, no matter what the guaranty is. I try to extend their waterproof-ness by using aftermarket products.
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Wow....we speak the same language. Same sentiments all around here. I play fairly frequently (year round) and of the 5 or 6 pairs I've had in last 10 or so years my Adidas Traxion are far superior: super plush, boa system, wider toe box, and these grip better than any cleat i've ever had before.
Not too pricey either. Plus........Dustin Johson wears em so.......there's that.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180404/54210d674ac48ce2241a9751f12dc085.jpg
jmoore
04-04-2018, 09:57 AM
When I played a lot, I wore FJ Classics or Mizuno somethings. They both lasted forever and were super comfortable.
If you have a preferred brand of shoes (Nike, Adidas, UA, etc.) then I'd start there. Most of them will have a golf line and they will likely have a similar fit.
As to where to get them, I'd use a pro shop at the place you play, or if you have a golf specific store, like Edwin Watts or Golfsmith, I'd go there. They will have a better selection that a Dicks/Modell's.
veloduffer
04-04-2018, 11:11 AM
Wow....we speak the same language. Same sentiments all around here. I play fairly frequently (year round) and of the 5 or 6 pairs I've had in last 10 or so years my Adidas Traxion are far superior: super plush, boa system, wider toe box, and these grip better than any cleat i've ever had before.
Not too pricey either. Plus........Dustin Johson wears em so.......there's that.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180404/54210d674ac48ce2241a9751f12dc085.jpg
I’ve got the same pair as in the pic, and just bought a backup pair - these can be bought for about $60-70 from the UK golf shops that advertise (they also sell on Amazon and EBay).
I haven’t worn my Footjoys in a while since purchasing the Adidas, which felt great right out of the box (no break-in period). I do have a pair of Footjoy Classics that look like a shoe - only use them when I’m invited to a really nice private club.
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Bentley
04-04-2018, 11:52 AM
My go to's are Allen Edmonds. I still have a few pair of old school J&M's and Footjoys.
The Ecco Shoes are good, so are the Nike shoes. I recommend trying several different types to see what you like, most of the top brands are really good.
The Eccos have a model that you can wear on and off the course, but they clearly wont last as long if you do. But makes the shoe change thing a thing of the past.
ripvanrando
04-04-2018, 12:15 PM
I suck at bicycling but was good at the game. Footjoy for sure and old Classics are like having a stash of old silks. Modern shoes.....FJ Icon for serious play and Contours when score doesn't matter. In the end, it's the indian and not the arrow. As long as they fit good.
Nike's new golf shoes really work and are super comfortable. They've moved away from the traditional cleat design towards a 3D sole with ridges optimized for your swing rotation. Definitely not for traditionalists, but I liked them and I have a pretty high swing speed.
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