What to Look for When Buying Golf Shoes

If you’re new to golf, choosing the right shoes from among the wide variety of models available today can seem like an overwhelming endeavor. Here are a few things to keep in mind while shopping for a pair of golf shoes.

Price –

Golf footwear can cost anywhere from $35 to $300 or more. Like most things, golf shoes come with the quality you pay for. They have everything from the cheapest synthetic leather to the most luxurious calfskin leather, and everything in between. Better quality golf shoes cost more, but they will last longer, be more comfortable, and, yes, improve your golf game.

Frequency of play –

This is the main determinant in determining how much money you will spend on a pair of golf shoes. If you only play golf twice a year, you probably won’t want to spend $300 on a new pair of shoes specifically for the sport. It’s possible that the $35 golf shoes won’t be necessary. Of course, your physical attractiveness also matters. Get the $35 pair if you want to give the impression that you play golf twice a year. Get those gorgeous, high-priced golf shoes if you want to feel confident in your appearance even if your playing isn’t up to par.

Fit –

It goes without saying that you need to get the right size. The last that the shoe is constructed on plays a significant role in ensuring a comfortable fit. For their shoes, FootJoy uses more than 20 different lasts. If you’re going to buy golf shoes online, you should first consult a sizing guide.

A Guarantee That Won’t Leak –

There is a wide range of golf shoes available, from “water-resistant” (no waterproof warranty) to “waterproof” (two-year waterproof warranty). Again, the golf shoes will be more expensive if you choose a longer waterproof warranty. Golf shoes with a two-year waterproof warranty are the best choice if you tend to be a dew sweeper and play a lot of morning golf. If you take care of these shoes, they should last longer without leaking. That’s a topic for later, though.

Synthetic or Leather?

As you might expect, the cost of the golf shoes you’re considering is heavily dependent on this issue. Shoes made from high-quality leather, such as calfskin, will cost considerably more than their synthetic counterparts. The calfskin leather golf shoes will feel great on your feet and will break in to become some of the most comfortable footwear you own. Waterproofing is another advantage that leather shoes have over synthetic leather golf shoes. Price for a pair of golf shoes can vary widely depending on the quality of the leather used.

Preserving your golfing footwear –

Using shoe trees in your good shoes for disc golf is the single most effective way to extend their useful life. Put shoe trees in them before you yank the soles off and toss the shoes in the trunk of your car. Shoe trees do double duty by removing sweat from your golf shoes and helping them keep their form, especially if they’re made of leather. That way, your golf shoes won’t have shrunk in size because of the humidity the next time you use them. After each round, just use your golf towel to wipe them down and they should stay clean enough to use again. Cleaning and polishing them by the locker room attendant is the finest approach to maintain them.

Don’t be shy about asking for clarification on any of the above, or anything else related to choosing the right pair of waterproof disc golf shoes.