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Golf Shoes: Necessity Or Not?
Skeptics say golf shoes are a pointless extra designed not to help you play better, but to make you spend more in the pro shop. A pair of everyday athletic shoes, they argue, can do the job just as well.
There’s no question golfers will drop a pretty penny on a pair of high-end golf shoes. Most major brands offer at least one model fetching $200 or more; a super swanky pair, decked out in calfskin and full-grain leather, can cost upward of $450.
What is this, Sex and the City?
Not really. Decent golf shoes can run as low as $60-75, and $150 will net you a sweet pair, indeed.
The price tag begs a legitimate question, however: Are the advantages touted by golf shoe companies really worth the cash outlay? Or can a golfer get by wearing his favorite pair of sneakers?
Let’s settle the argument by pitting golf shoes against standard-issue running, tennis or other athletic shoes, point by point. May the best fit win:
Comfort
Golf shoes have come a long, long way in this department, primarily by integrating athletic-shoe features into their designs. Still, some golf shoes can take a few rounds to break in. Athletic shoes generally have softer uppers and more flexible soles, making them practically invincible in the comfort category.
Advantage: Athletic shoes
Style & variety
Another area in which golf shoes have made major, um, strides. Time was, golf shoes uniformly followed saddle-oxford convention, complete with hideous tassels. Fortunately, those days are but a bad memory.
Again, many of today’s golf shoes mimic athletic-shoe styling, to the point that they’re nearly indistinguishable. But golfers can choose from a wide variety of designs, from classic oxfords (sans tassels) to kicks that would make a skateboarder envious. Colors, designs and fabric combinations are equally vast.
Athletic shoes, on the other hand, pretty much look like athletic shoes.
Advantage: Golf shoes
Traction & stability
Well, this is a no-brainer. Running shoes grip well enough on dry turf, but they’re no match for spike-bottomed golf shoes when the grass is wet. Regardless of conditions, golf shoes provide a level of confidence that is paramount in making a good swing.
Big advantage: Golf shoes
Course friendliness
The invention and popularity of so-called “soft spikes” was a blessing to golf course superintendents everywhere. Plastic cleats, now required at most every course, cause far less damage to greens and clubhouse floors than their metal forerunners.
Nonetheless, athletic shoes’ spike-free soles are utterly ouchless to precious turf.
Advantage: Athletic shoes
Expense
Prices for good golf and athletic shoes are similar. But… Since athletic shoes can be worn off the course, a golfer can in theory skip footwear expenditures altogether by pulling double-duty with his tennis togs.
Advantage: Athletic shoes (assuming you don’t buy a special pair just for golf)
Intangibles
If you want to play like a real golfer, you need to look like a real golfer. And sporting a pair of shoes that belong on the track or court won’t help matters.
Advantage: Golf shoes
Winner by a spike length: Golf shoes
About the Author
At Comfortable Golf Shoes, we’re committed to helping you find the best golf shoes on the market by giving you a wide range to choose from.
We offer high-quality, stylish, waterproof, turf-gripping and, most of all, comfortable golf shoes from the best brands in the business, including FootJoy, Nike, ECCO and adidas.
Take a look at the golf shoes we have on offer.
TGW.com – Callaway Chev Comfort Golf Shoe
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CALLAWAY LADIES GOLF COMFORT SLIP ON GOLF SHOES £29.99 |
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CALLAWAY LADIES GOLF COMFORT SLIP ON GOLF SHOES £29.99 |
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CALLAWAY LADIES GOLF COMFORT SLIP ON GOLF SHOES £29.99 |
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CALLAWAY LADIES GOLF COMFORT SLIP ON GOLF SHOES £29.99 |
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CALLAWAY LADIES GOLF COMFORT SLIP ON GOLF SHOES £29.99 |
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CALLAWAY LADIES GOLF COMFORT SLIP ON GOLF SHOES £29.99 |
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CALLAWAY LADIES GOLF COMFORT SLIP ON GOLF SHOES £29.99 |
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Adidas SSE Comfort 75 Golf Shoes White £16.00 |
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NIKE AIR COMFORT GOLF SHOES SIZE UK 5 BLACK EXCELLENT CONDITION NO RESERVE £0.01 |
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Brown Adidas SSE Comfort 3 Stripe Golf Shoes Uk 13 + Black Widow spikes £22.95 |
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GOLF SHOES NIKE AIR COMFORT WOMENS SIZE 6 TWO TONE COLOUR £5.99 |
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BRAND NEW Stuburt Comfort Pro Mens Golf Shoes – UK8 £29.99 |
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Stuburt Comfort Pro Size 8 £2.20 |
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Ecco Ladies Golf Shoes, Comfort Swing, Size 6 (39) Brand new in Box. £30.50 |
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STUBURT MEN’S COMFORT PRO GOLF SHOES. BLACK UK 11 £34.99 |
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Nike Golf Comfort size UK8 golf shoes in brown in very good condition £12.00 |
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Adidas Comfort 2 Z Golf Shoes **Brand New** £49.99 |
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Adidas Comfort 2 Z Golf Shoes **Brand New** £49.99 |
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STUBURT COMFORT PRO WATERPROOF GOLF SHOES BLACK BNIB VARIOUS SIZES SAVE ££££ £32.99 |
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HI TEC CDT CUSTOM COMFORT ELEGANCE GOLF SHOES – SELECT SIZE/COLOUR £56.50 |
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HI TEC CDT CUSTOM COMFORT ELEGANCE GOLF SHOES – SELECT SIZE/COLOUR £56.50 |
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Footjoy Ladies Golf Shoes Size 4 UK e Comfort £12.50 |
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*ALL SIZES 7 – 11* 2012 STUBURT BLACK COMFORT PRO GOLF SHOES £26.99 |
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*ALL SIZES 7 – 11* 2012 STUBURT BLACK COMFORT PRO GOLF SHOES £26.99 |
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*ALL SIZES 7 – 11* 2012 STUBURT BLACK COMFORT PRO GOLF SHOES £26.99 |
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*ALL SIZES 7 – 11* 2012 STUBURT BLACK COMFORT PRO GOLF SHOES £26.99 |
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*ALL SIZES 7 – 11* 2012 STUBURT BLACK COMFORT PRO GOLF SHOES £26.99 |
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*ALL SIZES 7 – 11* 2012 STUBURT BLACK COMFORT PRO GOLF SHOES £26.99 |
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Callaway Ladies Chev Comfort Golf Shoes White & Tan UK 5 £47.40 |
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MENS NIKE TW AIR COMFORT GOLF SHOES SIZE 7.5/BLACK £4.99 |
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Hi-Tec Men’s CDT Custom Comfort Elegance Wpi White/Tan Golf Shoe *Brand New Box* £49.99 |
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Ecco Men’s Comfort Classic Golf Shoes £20.00 |
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KIKKOR summer golf shoe – comfort at your feet. Size 8 £69.99 |
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KIKKOR summer golf shoe – comfort at your feet. Size 8.5 £69.99 |
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KIKKOR summer golf shoe – comfort at your feet. Size 10.5 £69.99 |
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KIKKOR summer golf shoe – comfort at your feet. Size 9 £74.99 |
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KIKKOR summer golf shoe – comfort at your feet. Size 9.5 £74.99 |
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KIKKOR summer golf shoe – comfort at your feet. Size 10 £74.99 |
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Stuburt Helium Comfort Shoes UK Size 7.5 £49.00 |
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Stuburt Helium Comfort Shoes UK Size 7 £49.00 |
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Stuburt Helium Comfort Pro Shoes UK Size 8 £49.00 |
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Adidas Comfort Golf Shoes / White/blue / UK 5.5 Medium NEW 103450 £29.99 |
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Adidas Comfort Golf Shoes / White/Red / UK 5.5 Medium NEW 103453 £29.99 |
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Adidas Comfort Golf Shoes / White/Black / UK 5.5 Medium NEW 103449 £29.99 |
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Stuburt Comfort Pro Shoes UK Size 7.5 £39.00 |
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Stuburt Comfort Pro Shoes UK Size 7.5 £39.00 |
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Stuburt Comfort Pro Shoes UK Size 7.5 £39.00 |
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Stuburt Golf – Comfort Pro Golf Shoes Blk Size 9 Was £59.99 Wow Now Only £26.99 £26.99 |
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Stuburt Golf – Comfort Pro White/Black Golf Shoes – Size 7.5 Wow Now Only £26.99 £26.99 |
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Stuburt Golf – Comfort Pro Golf Shoes Blk Size 8 Was £59.99 Wow Now Only £26.99 £26.99 |
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ECCO Comfort Classic Golf Shoes – Size UK 10.5 £49.99 |
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Footjoy Contour Leather Golf Fashion Footwear Comfort Oxfords Mens Used Shoes 10 £22.14 |
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Etonic Defference Saddle Oxford Golf Comfort Fashion Footwear Mens Used Shoes 11 £22.14 |
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Nike Golf Leather Sports Oxfords Comfort Fashion Footwear Womens Used Shoes 7 £16.38 |
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Footjoy Greenjoys Golf Mens Comfort Fashion Footwear Used Shoes 11.5 M £19.92 |
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Hi-Tec Men’s Waterproof Golf Shoes White/Black – Play in comfort, play well! £42.99 |
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Hi-Tec Men’s Waterproof Golf Shoes White/Black – Play in comfort, play well! £42.99 |
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Hi-Tec Men’s Waterproof Golf Shoes White/Black – Play in comfort, play well! £42.99 |
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Hi-Tec Men’s Waterproof Golf Shoes White/Black – Play in comfort, play well! £42.99 |
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Hi-Tec Waterproof Men’s Golf Shoes Brown/Black – Play in comfort, play well! £42.99 |
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Fun & Funky Blue Jewelled Golf Bag Key Ring or Bag Charm £16.25 A sparkling diamante bag charm/keyring made with premium hand selected stones. The perfect gift for glamorous girls who love a bit of sparkle! Great quality item supplied with a FREE stylish velvet pouch…. |
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Umbro Vapa Tech / Dri-Fit Mens Golf & Polo Jersey Shirt Get this official UMBRO jersey at an excellent price! BUY IT NOW WHILE STOCKS LAST!… |
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Umbro Vapa Tech / Dri-Fit Mens Golf & Polo Jersey Shirt – Medium Get this official UMBRO jersey at an excellent price! BUY IT NOW WHILE STOCKS LAST!… |
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Mens Umbro Vapa Tech / Dri-Fit Golf & Polo Jersey Shirt – Large Get this official UMBRO jersey at an excellent price! BUY IT NOW WHILE STOCKS LAST!… |
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Stuburt Comfort Pro Waterproof Golf Shoes Black 8 £29.99 Propelled to new heights by Darren Clarke and Graeme McDowell, Stuburt claims to be the fastest growing golf shoe and clothing company in the world…. |
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Hi-Tec Men’s CDT Custom Comfort Elegance Wpi White/Tan Python/Black Golf Shoe G001248/011/01 10 UK £59.99 … |
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Ecco 2012 Men’s Biom Hybrid Golf Shoes – White/Royal – UK 9 EU 43 £150.00 The latest extension of the biom universe. A true performance shoe designed for sport-casual use, BIOM Hybrid, provides all the grip and stability a player needs on the course, as well as the looks and comfort he desires in everyday life…. |
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Stuburt Comfort Pro Waterproof Golf Shoes Propelled to new heights by Darren Clarke and Graeme McDowell, Stuburt claims to be the fastest growing golf shoe and clothing company in the world…. |
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Hi-Tec Men’s CDT Custom Comfort Elegance WPI Golf Shoe Our hugely successful CDT technology is at the forefront of golf shoe technology. Features include soft textile lining, ion-mask technology, phylon midsole and a leather perimeter stability welt…. |
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Ecco 2012 Men’s Biom Hybrid Golf Shoes The latest extension of the biom universe. A true performance shoe designed for sport-casual use, BIOM Hybrid, provides all the grip and stability a player needs on the course, as well as the looks and comfort he desires in everyday life…. |
