FootJoys GreenJoys

[NJpatbee]

I have been playing footjoys for as long as I can remember and have typically spent from $120 - $180 for a pair.  I am an old timer and fan of the saddle style shoes they make and always insisted on leather with a multiple year waterproof guarantee.  This past August the sole separated from the top of the shoe and could not be repaired - This was the second season with the pair of Contours.  So off the Dicks and since it is late in the season there were plenty of good footjoys in size 13, but nothing in my size.  They did have a pair of the saddle greenjoys with a synthetic upper in my size on closeout for $49 and with my coupon I paid about $38.  I have played multiple rounds including in some rain and they are as comfortable as I would expect from a footjoy and provide excellent support and traction.  Again, I have had them for a short time, but looking for some opinions on the durability of the greenjoys.  Have I been wasting my money all these years?  I usually get 2-3 seasons out of a pair of golf shoes.  

[Kalnoky]

My first pair of cleats were Nikes ($80) and they took incredible abuse from all those bad lies in my first two seasons. Last week I noticed the waterproofing finally wore off (wet socks). 

I also bought some Greenjoys from Golfsmith on clearance, about $40. I plan to wear them next year when the sun returns. I'm curious what people think of these. For half the price I figured it was a gamble worth taking.

 

 

Edited October 14, 2016 by Kalnoky

[Patch]

My Spaulding golf shoes (with soft spikes) are at least 20+ years old. They still look pretty good. Why ? Because I seldom ever wear them. Most of the time all I wear are comfortable walking shoes. Other times tennis shoes. Only time I wear my golf shoes is if the course requires them, and I can't remember the last time I was required to do so. 

[mcanadiens]

I got the same shoes from the same place at the same price. My verdict is that they are adequate. Not sure if I'd have gotten anymore shoe had I paid more.

 

[newtogolf]

I've never tried the GreenJoys, but I like the DryJoys Tour and they are excellent in terms of water proofing.