Choosing the right golf shoes all comes down to personal choice in what you are wanting. Are you going to be playing in dry or wet weather conditions? Are you wanting fashionable shoes? Are you wanting more comfort for you feet? Or maybe you are wanting a pair that has everything you want.
Your golf shoes should match your personality with what ever that means to you. Lets take a look at what to look out for and what you might not have considered.
You need good traction
At the bottom of your shoes you have several cleats. They are designed to grip a golfer to the ground and stabilize the body when taking a swing. They help you take a powerful, accurate shot and are great on damp surfaces. This will dramatically improve your score card.
Another important place good traction comes into play is in the bunkers. Golfers are not allowed to ground their club in to the sand or take a practice shot and it can be difficult to keep your balance on the sand. You can keep your balance by digging your shoes into the sand in a side to side motion. With this added stability, you should now be ready to take your shot.
Waterproof or water-resistant
It is recommended that golfers own a pair of waterproof golf shoes or at the very least water-resistant. Even in the summer there are days you will be playing on wet turf even if it hasn't rained. You can come across sprinkled fairways and if you like to play an early round of golf you might be playing in the morning dew. Of course if you are playing in wet conditions then it is a no brainer to have waterproof shoes.
Moisture wicking
Waterproof shoes only prevent water getting in your golf shoes, but what about the moisture inside?
Sweat makes moisture wicking shoes a necessity. There is a special lining material that draws the moisture away from the feet. We are not sure where it sends the moisture, but trust us, this concept works very well.
Comfort for your feet
Comfort is probably top of the list. Every golfer wants comfortable feet, especially the walking golfers. If you are a walking golfer you are going to want shoes that are lightweight and flexible. These shoes have lightweight materials that are designed to stop blisters by reducing the friction on your feet.
Look out for EVA (ethyl vinyl acetate) and TPU (thermoplastic urethane). EVA is soft, flexible and shock absorbent, this makes it perfect for shoes. TPU is durable, flexible and makes for a very comfortable experience.
Another comfortable feature is memory foam. This is more luxury than necessity but your feet will thank you. Memory foam conforms to the shape of your feet giving you a very comfortable experience.
Styles and designs
This all comes down to your personal taste. There are plenty of styles and designs to choose from and you can get designs that look very similar to athletic shoes.
Go down to your local golf store or look online for the golf shoes you want and need.
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