| g golf shoes does not have to be difficult, expensive, | | | | wear out over time. |
| or confusing. Once you know a little about golf shoes | | | | Most players prefer golf shoes that have a quality |
| and their special characteristics, you will be able to | | | | lining and padding inside. This is especially important if |
| make a purchase with confidence. | | | | you decide to walk the course rather than ride in a |
| For those new to this exciting sport, it is important to | | | | cart. Any golf shoes you purchase must have enough |
| understand that golf shoes are necessary for good | | | | padding on the inside to keep your feet protected and |
| play. It is true you can play in sneakers but your | | | | comfortable. |
| chances of hitting a good, solid shot will be diminished. | | | | It is also important to buy golf shoes that are both |
| The reason is loss of footing. Stable footing, meaning | | | | waterproof and breathable. Wetness, either from dew |
| no slipping on the grass, is crucial to making good | | | | or rain, is common a course and wet, soggy golf |
| shots. Even a little bit of slipping will throw your swing | | | | shoes will make you miserable. However, it is also |
| off, and result in a poorly hit shot. | | | | important to make sure that they allow some air inside |
| Golf shoes have undergone many changes in the last | | | | to help keep your feet dry. |
| few years. In the past, nearly all golf shoes had metal | | | | When you buy your new golf shoes try to get a pair |
| spikes on the soles for better traction and footing. You | | | | that feels snug but not tight. It is important to avoid golf |
| can still find metal spiked golf shoes but you may have | | | | shoes that press down on certain areas of the foot |
| to look harder for them. Also, you should keep in mind | | | | too hard. This can result in blisters and painful walking. |
| that many golf courses now do not allow metal spikes | | | | Women and children now have access to their own |
| to be worn as they cause damage to the grass, | | | | golf shoes, and it is important that women and kids |
| greens, and clubhouse floors. | | | | shop within their own categories. A woman's foot is |
| Modern golf shoes use rubber or plastic nubs instead | | | | usually not proportioned the same as a man's. Children |
| of metal spikes. These nubs offer the wearer more | | | | and young adults will also need special fitting golf |
| comfort and work nearly as well as the spikes do for | | | | shoes which can be found very easily online. |
| solid footing. When buying your new golf shoes, look | | | | You can find golf shoes today to fit any style, |
| for those that have evenly spaced nubs on both the | | | | personality, and budget. Online vendors are a great |
| heel and the ball of the sole. Also, look for models that | | | | place to shop as they often offer very good deals on |
| allow for easy replacement of the nubs, as they do | | | | all types of golf shoes. |