Shoe Recommendations

[wetzel1592]

The only features I really look for in a golf shoe is that they’re extremely comfortable and they have to be waterproof. 
 

I’ve been looking at the ASICS Kayano Ace since that’s the running shoe I wear and I absolutely love them but I’m also intrigued with True Linkswear. Their website lists the following models as waterproof: 

• Lux Hybrid
• Original 1.2
• FS-Tour
• Lux G
• Lux Tour 
• OG Tour

I like the look of the Lux Hybrid and Originals the best but would be interested in everyone’s input and recommendations. 

[iacas]

  On 10/2/2024 at 2:54 AM, wetzel1592 said:

The only features I really look for in a golf shoe is that they’re extremely comfortable and they have to be waterproof. 
 

I’ve been looking at the ASICS Kayano Ace since that’s the running shoe I wear and I absolutely love them but I’m also intrigued with True Linkswear. Their website lists the following models as waterproof: 

• Lux Hybrid
• Original 1.2
• FS-Tour
• Lux G
• Lux Tour 
• OG Tour

I like the look of the Lux Hybrid and Originals the best but would be interested in everyone’s input and recommendations. 

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The Original is great. The OG Tour is almost the same. The FS Tour is a narrower shoe if you want that, but it's good too.

Some of the Luxes are good if you don't mind the heel drop.

[wetzel1592]

  On 10/2/2024 at 12:06 PM, iacas said:

Some of the Luxes are good if you don't mind the heel drop.

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What is the benefit of the zero drop shoes? 

[iacas]

  On 10/2/2024 at 12:30 PM, wetzel1592 said:

What is the benefit of the zero drop shoes? 

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If you have to ask, it may not matter to you in the least.

You've probably just always bought whatever, and so you may just be fine to keep doing so.

[wetzel1592]

  On 10/2/2024 at 12:46 PM, iacas said:

If you have to ask, it may not matter to you in the least.

You've probably just always bought whatever, and so you may just be fine to keep doing so.

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But if you had to pick just one you’d go with the originals? 

[ChetlovesMer]

  On 10/2/2024 at 2:28 PM, wetzel1592 said:

But if you had to pick just one you’d go with the originals? 

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I would.

I 100% love the zero drop. It puts my feet in a more natural position. To my feeling it makes me "feel" like I'm in a more athletic position. I'm not sure you'll get the same benefit, but I also love the large toe-box offered in the OG styles. Like a lot of the older guys on this forum, I've had my share of foot issues. (Plantar Fasciitis, Morton's Neuroma, etc...) The OG's seem to help all of these issues. 

I have been playing golf since we wore metal spikes. I've tried lots of shoes. I can tell you without hesitation that the True Linkswear OG's are the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn. I now only wear the True Linkswear OG styles. 

One of the very few golf products I rave about to the point where somebody may assume I'm biased and/or being paid a commission or something. But I like them that much. I'm a raving fan.

[billchao]

  On 10/2/2024 at 3:25 PM, ChetlovesMer said:

I would.

I 100% love the zero drop. It puts my feet in a more natural position. To my feeling it makes me "feel" like I'm in a more athletic position. I'm not sure you'll get the same benefit, but I also love the large toe-box offered in the OG styles. Like a lot of the older guys on this forum, I've had my share of foot issues. (Plantar Fasciitis, Morton's Neuroma, etc...) The OG's seem to help all of these issues. 

I have been playing golf since we wore metal spikes. I've tried lots of shoes. I can tell you without hesitation that the True Linkswear OG's are the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn. I now only wear the True Linkswear OG styles. 

One of the very few golf products I rave about to the point where somebody may assume I'm biased and/or being paid a commission or something. But I like them that much. I'm a raving fan.

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Yea I’m the same way. All their shoes are pretty good but I just like the OG and their derivatives so much more. I’m probably just going to stick with them from now on.

[saevel25]

I wear minimalist zero drop shoes daily. Really helped my ankle strength and balance. I hardly ever sprain my ankles anymore (been years). Truelinks are my go to golf shoe. I like their Knits as a daily shoe. 

[Typhoon92]

I love my ASICS running shoes so much that I wear the Gel Ace Pro golf shoes.  Love the style, comfort, the fact that they are waterproof and I like the removable spikes.

I also have a pair of Ecco, can’t remember which model but they are spikeless and very comfortable as well.  Not quite as stylish as the ASICS.

[retoid]

I don't have a lot of experience with different golf shoes but after trying on a dozen or so and walking around in them, I found the Puma Ignite Articulate Wide to be very comfortable.
Comfort and waterproof were the two main features I was looking for in a golf shoe and this one is great for both. The non wide version felt pretty narrow, more so than most non wide shoes as I don't have a particularly wide foot. So definitely try the wide if you are interested.
Another main feature about the waterproofing that is important to me is that it's not a chemical waterproofing treatment, as those usually only last a short period. I live in the pacific northwest and it's wet up here a lot. So a proper waterproof shoe is a must for me.

These shoes fit snug! Based on the tongueless design, they hug my feet great, however pretty much require a shoehorn to put on.
They're also currently on sale.