Golf Shoes: What You Need To Know

There've been a lot of changes in golf shoes over the decades.  There was a time back before the 1950s when golf shoes were so similar in make and design that only the manufacturers themselves could tell the difference.  Today golfers face many more choices with regard to price ranges and styles that will suit almost every budget.  Unfortunately this means that many cheaper manufacturers of shoes have jumped into this market.  However, there are many reputable manufacturers offering golf shoes such as the Foot Joy, Adidas and Nike.

The old style of shoe was usually some sort of formal dress you such as a wing tips or saddle shoes, which had steel spikes on the soles to give the golfer good traction during the swing.  These classic styles of shoes are still available and sometimes preferred for wearing at the country club or for formal events.  Nowadays there are more casual shoes available for golf some resembling tennis shoes and even sandals.  Additionally these modern golf shoes feature rubber or plastic spikes instead of the steel spikes of the traditional golf shoe, no doubt added to protect and the golf greens from the damage caused by steel spikes.

Leather golf shoes can get quite expensive, with shoes made from the highest quality water resistant letter costing as much as $400 to $500.  The inside of the issues has a special whining that is not only waterproof but will conform to the golfers foot and will provide an excellent arch support and adding to the durability of the issues in their soles are typically made of very high quality robber which will last through many seasons on the golf course.  In some of the more casual golfers, those men and women who venture out onto the course only during the weekend, will often off for a more affordable and possibly more comfortable shoes style.  Typically these shoes are tennis-style golf shoes with a liner that is waterproof with minimal arch support, while the outside will be made from either a water resistant leather or some synthetic material.  The price of these more casual shoes can range anywhere from $30.00 to $130.

A previously unheard of style, the goal sandal, has recently become quite popular.  This type of golf shoe is surprisingly comfortable as well as durable, and obviously are the most casual of any of the call shoes.  Call sandals borrow much of their design from hiking sandals with the addition of sauce spikes on the soles.  This type of shoe will cost you anywhere from $40 to $90.

As you can see, the range of styles, formality and price have broadened since the 1950s.  While some members of the old school of golden style may be dismayed at this, the vast majority of people find this to be very refreshing.  So before you select your golf shoes take into account in the level of formality you will need to win on the golf course in addition to considering your budget.  No doubt and you will find something that will fit both your style and your pocketbook.