Golf Forums - Golf Shoes

Hi As per my profile I have only just started playing golf and kitted myself out quite cheaply with shoes / clubs etc. I'm finding now that I need to spend some money on buying a healthy / comfortable pair of golf shoes but do not want to spend top of the range prices. Can anyone recommend golf shoes that are good for the feet for someone who relies on insoles etc. to support feet and can be purchased for a reasonable price Many Thanks

 Hi Paul, you cannot go wrong with any of the Footjoy range, there is a variety of styles, quality & prices, the most important thing it must feel comfortable, the higher the specification, the higher the price.  
You may be lucky and find last year model at half price....
Happy golfing,

Oh! one more thing, if you take care of your shoes (ie, clean them, polish them, suff them with newspaper when not playing) they will last a long longer and still look good......

I found a really nice pair of nike golf shoes on e-Bay for £29.99 .... I would recommend this route and see what you can find, it is an aladdin's cave on there.

 Hi 

Matt / Brigitte

thanks for your help

Rgds

Paul

Hi Paul - shoes will always be an individual opinion, so I would go with your instinct, but you definitely don't need to spend a lot of money.  I've been playing 17 years and am a half size, so I find it harder to get the right fit, but there are so many good deals out there, you don't need to spend a fortune.  Go into golf centres, pro-shops and shop around.  That's what I did.  Try a few out - then when you find something you like, go on line - unless you can get a good deal at the shop.  Buy at least 2 different pairs, then you will get a good idea of what works. 

The right shoes are an investment, and can make days out more enjoyable.  My advice would be to shop around - find something that is comfortable (go for comfort rather than style)... Then treat the shoes properly (wear  them in around the house if possible) polish and soften them as much as possible to avoid potential for blisters...

I usually have a couple of pairs at any one time, one is usually old and comfy the other is newer and being prepared ...

Treat the shoes well, wash and polish and stuff with paper when not being used or when you need them to dry out...

Also - waterproof the shoes at regular intervals, Dubbin (old footballers may remember) was great but not readily available anymore... I use Vaseline to soften and waterproof the leather (also very good to apply to feet and avoid blisters - old Army trick)..

I had Adidas for ages - then found a pair of Dunlop shoes that were so comfy... now wearing in Footjoys..

I prefer black unpatterned shoes - much easier to polish and keep clean...

Shoes - best advice find something that fits well... whatever you pay is worth it... but there are so many deals around... ask for discount at Pro shops, Golf Shops... I don't think I have ever paid the full ticket price for anything...

Just to give you a heads up, more and more clubs are banning the new Adidas ADIZERO range of shoes as they are causing too much damage to the greens, so best avoided if you were thinking of these. Just discovered this to my cost having worn them for one round and now they are likely to be banished! I'm with Steve and Brigitte, preference for Footjoys and be sure to look after them. Happy golfing!

To All Many thanks for your help on the golf shoe choice. I finally opted for ECCO BIOM Hybrid and am really glad I did. They have made such a difference to the feet but sadly not to the slice! Thanks again Regards Paul