Golf shoes

[motteler621]

Im looking to buy some new golf shoes. Mine are currently 10 years old, lol. My budget is around 100 bucks, anyone have any favorites?

[golfro]

i have a pair of Adidas Powerband 3.0's that are by far my favorite golf shoes i've ever worn. I've worn Nike, Footjoy, Ecco, etc but I really can't complain about these Adidas...other than the relatively high price tag.

[Billiam7]

Im not meaning to hijack a thread here.. What are the benefits of having golf shoes compared to street shoes?

[mojoe]

I have 2 pairs of shoes. 1 is Adidas which I like but they are narrow. 2 is Footjoy Contours that are very comfortable and stay dry regardless of how much it rains. You can get the Contours cheap at a number of retailers right now.

[golfro]

  Billiam7 said:

Im not meaning to hijack a thread here.. What are the benefits of having golf shoes compared to street shoes?

Its important to be able to keep your feet stable through a swing. If your feet are slipping around left and right, then it can potentially mess up your swing. I'm talking even the slightest movement in your foot positioning.

Golf shoes have plastic spikes on the bottom (or some other kind of way to increase traction) that keeps your feet from slipping, thus you can really plant your feet down through the swing. I personally can't golf without proper golf shoes on. I hate going to the range without golf shoes on, I need that added assurance to keep my feet from moving even an inch. If you live int he Pacific NW or anywhere where you get rain (You're in WA) then you know how wet and slippery the grass is throughout the day.

[brgolf]

Golf shoes are also considerably more comfortable.

Footjoy Greenjoys would be a good option because they are a/good shoes b/very cheap. They'd be a big step up over 10 year old shoes.

[Billiam7]

  golfro said:

Its important to be able to keep your feet stable through a swing. If your feet are slipping around left and right, then it can potentially mess up your swing. I'm talking even the slightest movement in your foot positioning.

Makes me wonder then how much my feet move when I swing in my regular shoes... I guess the good thing is I was planing on getting some over the 4th.

Thanks for answering my question and I too will keep those shoes in mind for my purchase.

[delav]

Another vote for the Adidas Powerband 3.0/Tour 360 shoes. I've had several pairs of Nikes and Foot Joys; I like the footbed, traction and support of the Adidas best so far.

[trickymicky69]

I have always liked footjoys.

I have had Nike and Stuburt but I will always go back to Footjoy as they are so comfortable

[BC24]

In the almost 20 years I've played golf I've almost always used Foot Joy. You can never go wrong with a pair of them.

[6iron]

I have four pair of golf shoes. Two pair of Callaways a pair of Foot Joys and a pair of Adidas.
The Adidas 360/4.0s are the best wearing shoes I've found.

[motteler621]

it seems those addidas ones are pretty popular. Il have to check them out. I always wear puma shoes and they have a nice pair of golf shoes but they are out of my price range, they are 180,lol but sweet shoes

[Harmonious]

You'll pay quite a bit for the latest Adidas Powerband 3.0, but you might be able to find their earlier model for far less, say around $80-100. I've had a pair for almost 2 years (50 rounds or so) and they still fit nice. Footjoys are also good, they just don't fit me as well.

[motteler621]

  Harmonious said:

You'll pay quite a bit for the latest Adidas Powerband 3.0, but you might be able to find their earlier model for far less, say around $80-100. I've had a pair for almost 2 years (50 rounds or so) and they still fit nice. Footjoys are also good, they just don't fit me as well.

yea I saw the price of them, wow, they better be nice,lol. Most of the name brand golf shoes like addidas, nike and puma throw huge prices on their golf shoes which sucks. Most are about 150-200

[JML22]

Nike vapors, comfy and light, good for walking

[Shorty]

In my experience, Adidas tour 360s are super comfortable but poorly made. The positive is that you wear them for a year and then get them replaced because the sole has fallen off. The Powerbands are quite comfortable, but again, they are pooorly made.
Callaway are garbage.
Eccos are incredibly comfortale and sturdy. I own five pairs of Eccos and they are fantastic.

[motteler621]

Im thinking of getting these, they are affordable and the only golf shoe brand Ive ever had foot joy. They are dryjoys. Think i should get these?

[tws1098]

  motteler621 said:

Im thinking of getting these, they are affordable and the only golf shoe brand Ive ever had foot joy. They are dryjoys. Think i should get these?

They look pretty nice.