Golf Shoes...

[Keals]

Good day folks, I just want to see what everyones stance is on golf shoes. I have a single digit handicap and I do not wear golf shoes. For a matter of fact, I don't even wear a glove!

For some odd reason, I do not like golf shoes. I wore some for a few rounds but can't seem to like them enough nor feel comfortable enough to wear game them every round. Am I the only one out here who doesn't wear golf shoes?

I play with a few buddies who shot in the 90's and they can't seem to figure out why I don't wear golf shoes. I keep telling them: " I can't stand the feel of them!". Anyways, like I mentioned earlier, i just want to know if any have seen this or heard of this before and if you know of any other golfers out there who are like me.

cheers

[jvincent]

I've seen it before.

The only problem with non-golf shoes is that they don't tend to be waterproof. You also have the issue with slipping on bad footing.

[DenisO]

I've slipped a few times even with the spikes on my golf shoes, I could only imagine how it would be without them. And yea, waterproof is a biggie. Granted they do make golf shoes now that are almost sneaker-like, best of both worlds?

[jeffc]

there's nothing more comfy than a good pair of running shoes but I wouldn't want to play golf in them due to slippage and lack of waterproofing.

[imozzie]

I can play golf without my own clubs and without a glove. However, I ABSOLUTELY CANNOT play golf without golf shoes. It is simply a complete waste of money for me to even try. I have tried but I am so uncomfortable and, even if I don't, I feel like I am slipping all over the place. I may as well be playing naked! (...bad visual!).

I also hate getting my feet wet....lol

[Sparkplug]

Nothing wrong with it.

I bet you have a nice smooth swing; tempo and balance as a result a single digit handicap!

Your lucky you don't play with a glove. Saves some money.

Unfortnautely i think we all end up swinging like Bubba sometimes and our games suffer.

[fourlights]

Comfort factor is highly dependent on the amount spent on golf shoes. In the past, I would buy the cheapest shoe possible, usually resulting in sore and tired feet. I switched to Adidas Tour 360's and the difference is astounding. They are without a doubt the best shoes I have ever owned, and I own several pairs now. I could play without golf shoes or glove, but I can guarantee my scores would suffer for it.

[golfsparks]

It's necessary to have a shoe that can handle wet course especially when you are a golfer who play rain or shine.

[quinner]

I understand that people can play without golf shoes, however I think it's a critical piece of equipment. Seeing as the power in the golf swing comes from the shift in body weight which is related to your legs and ultimately feet that should be planted in the ground to provide that athletic stance. Not having golf shoes (with spikes) on can put you at a huge disadvantage.

[Marcos]

I also think i need golf shoes to play but I played with fellow forum today and it was rather damp this a.m and he was wearing running shoes and he had fantastic tempo and hit the ball straight and long all morning. So much for my theory.lol