| When you are on the golf course you spend hours at | | | | boot and while this is rare to find they are designed to |
| a time walking between holes. This can take a toll on | | | | offer more support and protection than a normal shoe. |
| your feet, especially if you are playing on hard or wet | | | | You will need to decide on whether the sole of your |
| ground. The wrong type of shoes can also cause | | | | shoe will have spike or not. Spikes are provide good |
| blisters, pain and muscle strains in your legs and lower | | | | traction and are actually more comfortable than other |
| back. If your feet are suffering then it is likely that your | | | | soles. Soft spikes are usually recommended as they |
| golf game is too. This is why it is important that you | | | | won't tear up the golf green and can be worn indoors. |
| choose a set of golf shoes that can keep your feet | | | | You will also need to consider the material the shoe is |
| dry, cool and comfortable. | | | | made from. The most expensive is leather. This |
| It is possible to buy shoes at your local golf shop or | | | | material is breathable but also waterproof. Leather golf |
| online. When you are looking, you will need to be | | | | shoes are the most recommended style of shoe. |
| aware that there are three main styles of golf shoes. | | | | Gortex is the most expensive shoe material, is very |
| The first is the classic shoe which looks just like normal | | | | tough and prevents your feet from getting wet. |
| footwear. The second style is the golf sandal and the | | | | Polyester shoes are the cheapest and least |
| main benefit of this footwear is the fact that they are | | | | recommended but can be a good buy if you are |
| an open shoe and are therefore cool. This is important | | | | lacking the funds. |
| if you play in a hot climate. The final style is the golf | | | | |