Why Wear Golf Shoes?

Golf shoes are a very important part of golf equipment, and so many people overlook how important they are to their overall play on the golf course. They don't realise that wearing these shoes can help them successfully improve their scores with immediate effect.

There are many benefits for golfers to wear golf shoes. One of the main benefits is the cleats at the bottom of the shoes, they give you stability and traction. You need a lot of traction to perform at your best. They promote a well balanced swing and confidence knowing you are not going to slip if you take a huge swing. This alone will change your game dramatically.

They are also very useful in sand bunkers when you need to take a shot from this position. Golfers are not allowed to ground their club into the sand or take a practice shot. What you can do is ground your shoes into the sand in a side to side motion giving you a lot of traction and stability. Then you can take your shot with ease.

It is not unusual to have moisture on the course, this is another area where they are valuable. Sprinkler soaked fairways and rain are very common, there are times when your feet can get drenched if your shoes are not waterproof. It is important to invest in a pair of waterproof golf shoes, they will keep your feet warm and dry. Paying golf in wet feet is not fun and very uncomfortable..

If you are into fashion you will be happy to know the style and fashion of golf shoes have improved a lot over the years. In the past they looked ugly and old fashioned with horrible tassels, but now they mimic the designs of athletic shoes. So now you can look and feel your best playing a game of golf in your favourite styles and designs.

Comfort is another factor to consider. Traction and balance are nice, but not if you have a nasty blister. Fortunately the days of stiff heavy shoes are now over, thanks to the advanced technology of lightweight, flexible materials like memory foam and sockliners. They have taken the technology from athletic shoes to give more comfort and no blisters, making it more enjoyable to play golf and walk all 18 holes.

Now lets talk about the price. Golf shoes are not exactly cheap, it really depends on what you want and of course your budget. The price of a pair can be as low as $60 to $75, there is plenty of choice in this range. You can get a sweet pair for around $150 and a top of the range pair can cost as much as $400 or more.

So golf shoes are useful, comfortable, stylish and waterproof. They make you look like a golfer, they are designed for golfers, just like running shoes are designed for runners and basketball shoes designed for basketball players.

If you want to play the part then you need to look the part, right?