Favorite Golf Shoes

[ladders11]

Originally Posted by saevel25

Well i would wear the shoes with the running shoe type mesh, if i know it hasn't rained. It would be nice to have a breathable shoe..

Just do it, as they say.  I have worn Ecco cross trainers (not golf shoes) all summer long on the course.  They already have decent traction being made for trails.  Combined with full arch support, cushioned and breathable uppers, and being able to drive to the course in them, I haven't wanted to get my FJs out of the trunk.  The FJs are there JIC I get invited to a swanky club or someplace where I feel too uncomfortable with the sneaker look.  FWIW I haven't noticed any grip difference without the soft spikes.

But my feet have not been sore once this year and that is a first.  It used to be a big deal to kick off the shoes after golf and now I hardly think about it.

[Mr Fresh]

Big fan of anything nike, Must say ive been eyeing the lunar controls for a while now. However i think im gonna wait until those Nike Dunks NG come out!!!

[RPMPIRE]

Just walked with the Nike Lunar Controls yesterday during a round - probably the most comfortable golf shoes I've had.

Originally Posted by Mr Fresh

Big fan of anything nike, Must say ive been eyeing the lunar controls for a while now. However i think im gonna wait until those Nike Dunks NG come out!!!

[turnergeorge7]

I got Nike golf shoes right now, but I am planning to buy footjoy soon.

[Mr. Desmond]

I enjoyed Footjoys, then tried on and played the True LInkswear -- don't think I can go back to FJ now. I like the minimalist, close to the ground feeling. I think Adidas is trying to go semi-minimalist - as in closer to the ground - but it's tough to beat the feeling and comfort of the True

[act0fgod]

Originally Posted by Mr. Desmond

I enjoyed Footjoys, then tried on and played the True LInkswear -- don't think I can go back to FJ now. I like the minimalist, close to the ground feeling. I think Adidas is trying to go semi-minimalist - as in closer to the ground - but it's tough to beat the feeling and comfort of the True

I have two pairs of golf shoes.  Adadis Powerbands that I got free with my driver and FJ Contour Series Model 54108.  I wore out the FJ Contour Series and was getting some pain in the arches from multiple rounds a day with the Adidas shoes.  When I went to go purchase replacements for FJ's I fully intended to purchase the Trues or some of the Ecco street.  When I tried the Trues on my feet felt like they were swiming and I didn't like the wide toe box looking down.  I had the opposite experience with the Ecco street shoes.  I felt like my foot was being squished.

I ended up going with the another pair of FJ Contour Series Model 54108 (I don't like the other models of the Contour Series).  Not sure I'll be able to get them next time I need a new pair as they are apparently discontinued.

[FowlPlay]

Anything good for under $60? I need to buy a pair before I get to play at the club this week.

[BuckeyeNut]

A cheap shoe is cheap........an unfortunate reality.

[FowlPlay]

Originally Posted by BuckeyeNut

A cheap shoe is cheap........an unfortunate reality.

I would love to play in my tennis shoes to save money for a bit until I can buy a pair of golf shoes, but even though tennis shoes are less likely to leave marks than metal spikes, they aren't allowed.

I could care less if I get the best shoe or not, I'm just beginning right now. All I need is a pair that I will be allowed to play on the course in.

[Hankster]

Upgraded my golf shoes four months ago to the Addidas Tour 360.  I was a little hesitant of the price tag (got them before the price drop to $150), but I needed a good shoe.  Went with the wide model.  Can honestly say it's the most comfortable golf shoe I've ever worn.

[FowlPlay]

Okay. Best golf shoe in the $60 or less category?

[The Tin Man]

The big sporting goods stores like Big 5 usually have something discounted well below $60.  As to what - that depends on the store.

I can't recommend anything. My duck feet insist on expensive Pure's.

[BuckeyeNut]

Originally Posted by FowlPlay

I would love to play in my tennis shoes to save money for a bit until I can buy a pair of golf shoes, but even though tennis shoes are less likely to leave marks than metal spikes, they aren't allowed.

I could care less if I get the best shoe or not, I'm just beginning right now. All I need is a pair that I will be allowed to play on the course in.

I don't know of any course that won't allow tennis/running shoes.  I say go for it.......  The only negative your you is if it's wet.....they'll get wet, muddy and nasty.  The only street course a course wont allow are dress shoes........or Stilettos...you won't be wearing those, are ya?  haha..

[FowlPlay]

Originally Posted by BuckeyeNut

I don't know of any course that won't allow tennis/running shoes.  I say go for it.......  The only negative your you is if it's wet.....they'll get wet, muddy and nasty.  The only street course a course wont allow are dress shoes........or Stilettos...you won't be wearing those, are ya?  haha..

Well the club I just joined has a "no street or tennis shoes on greens" rule. So I ended up buying some adidas adiCOMFORTs.

[bcgolf]

I adore my Ecco Street Premier shoes.  And am curious about the Biom Hybrids they will be releasing !

[BuckeyeNut]

Originally Posted by FowlPlay

Well the club I just joined has a "no street or tennis shoes on greens" rule. So I ended up buying some adidas adiCOMFORTs.

No tennies?  WOW.....and you are in Topeka?  What course?  Tennies are easier on the greens than normal golf shoes, so that sounds crazy to me.

[ladders11]

Yeah I don't see any reason for banning tennis shoes... on greens.  No sense in that.

I'm frugal as a rule but have found that I need to spend money for decent shoes.  Anyone buying golf shoes should consider "Would I go for a four hour hike in these?" before ringing the register.  Even if you play in a cart you have lots of steps to take.

[Tomboys]

Originally Posted by ladders11

Yeah I don't see any reason for banning tennis shoes... on greens.  No sense in that.

If memory serves me correctly, I don't think it's about tennis shoes per se.  Rather, it's about reducing the risk of having their greens infected with some disease.  Golf courses do a lot of work to make sure their greens stay relatively healthy.  So, since most player are only wearing their golf shoes on the golf course, there's less risk of picking up a disease.  In contrast, if players wear their everyday shoes, they could walk through some infected grass/vegetation somewhere outside the course and transfer that disease to the greens when they play on them.