Nike Air Zoom Elite S Golf Shoes Review
My car once ran out of petrol one beautiful summers evening in the middle of nowhere. The nearest town was 15 miles away and mobile phones that weren’t the size of small children didn’t exist. I couldn’t call anyone so I had to walk 15 miles in flip flops back to the village. 15 long miles in flip-flops that drove me so crazy with their incessant ‘flip-flopping’ that by mile 5, I had thrown them into a hedge and decided to walk barefoot.
Lucky for me I managed to flag a lift to the nearest phonebox and one call to Mr RAC to say come fix my car and one call to my darling wife to tell her I wasn’t dead/ playing golf and I sorted the problem. I will however never forget how utterly uncomfortable that walk was and that day I vowed never to wear flip-flops again. It was a foot epiphany. My feet should always be cushioned in luxury well fitting shoes.
This brings me on nicely to the new Nike Air Zoom Elite S Golf Shoes. For a penny under £90 you get a good looking pair of Nike golf shoes which obviously means you get all the usual great Nike features such as great natural foot flex when walking and the Nike Scorpion Stinger Spikes which nestle into the grass without damaging the green but plant your foot solid to the ground no matter what. On top of all that you get the Nike 1 year limited waterproof warranty.
The best bit though? The best part of this shoe is the visible cushy heel air-sole unit which should like a load of bollocks thought up by some marketing men but what it really means is a lightweight cushioning for your foot. Close your eyes and picture your feet with tiny clouds around them and you get an idea of how comfortable the Nike Air Zoom Elite S really are. Oh and you get a 45 days comfort warranty whatever that is.
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When I first started playing golf (before Nike Golf) my dad took me to find a pair of golf shoes one day. I looked around for a shoe that felt comfortable enough to walk in but with enough grip to keep me from falling on my backside when the grass was damp (something not uncommon in the UK). There was nothing. Being a young dedicated follower of fashion I didn’t have much choice of footwear for the course. I was stuck with some grotty brown shoes. I didn’t feel cool.
We all know history likes to repeat itself and last week my son decided it was time that he would like a nice, new pair of golf shoes, but not he added anything that didn’t look cool. It seems golf has become as much about looking good on the greens as playing well. Obviously not being made of money I wanted to keep my budget under £50. A quick look round a few sites and I found the perfect shoe for him.
Nike SP-5 III is a high-performance that is being tipped as an affordable course dominator.
Feeling comfortable from the moment that you slip them on the latest in an ever increasing range of affordable Nike golf shoes that have been designed to feel comfortable, grippy but not break the bank.
Anyway after 36 holes later here is his quick review:
“I thought that it was a good shoe. It gave me great grip on the grass and I felt very comfortable in them. My first round in them, I shot a great round. That is a good sign. I really lik how they look too”
What the manufacturers say
Built to be soft on the feet and great on greens, these Nike SP-5 IV Shoes combine a cushioned air sole with Scorpion Stinger Spikes for comfortable stability underfoot. A waterproof membrane and breathable mesh maintain maximum dryness in all weather conditions. Nike SP-5 IV Shoes are available in all sizes from 7-12 and in a variety of striking designs including black, white/black and white/green. This is an excellent example of what a great golf shoe should be!
- SP-5 IV Shoes Breathable Inner Mesh Lining
- Great Athletic Last
- Moisture Wicking Inner Mesh Lining
- 100% Waterproof Membrane
- Air-Sole Heel & Green Friendly Rubber Outsole
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How do Golf Shoes Improve the Game
Hola from sunny Spain.
After reading your site I know that from time to time you answer some of your loyal readers’ questions.
I was wondering if you could provide me with some advice. I know that most clubs won’t let you out with regular street shoes and they insist on golf shoes but my question is why do they insist? If it was a case of grip couldn’t I wear football boots or if it’s a comfort thing wouldn’t I be better with walking boots?
Regards
Tony
Hi Tony,
I don’t think I have ever been asked that question before. I think most people accept that they need to wear golf shoes on a golf course much as a football player wears football boots on the pitch, anyway I have asked around in the club house and here are a couple of answers that were suggested including one from our club pro.
Golf Shoes keep your feet from slipping during the swing, thus causing a miss hit. Having your feet anchored to the ground helps so much during the transition from your backswing. Golf shoes also help reduce slipping which can also cause injuries.(i.e. pulled muscles, etc.) and unlike football boots they have been designed with the golfer in mind. The spikes are exactly where you need them to be so you wont slip during your swing.
- Keith
They provide traction when you play so your feet don’t slip when you swing. The extra traction helps you control your lower body that will in turn help you control your swing. You’ll definitely notice a difference in your swing when you play with them.
- Neil
A lot of research goes into designing a golf shoe! The shoe is a very important piece of equipment to playing golf. Shoes are designed to help you have good traction during your golf swing so you can stay balanced. Golf shoes are also made for comfort and to keep your feet nice and dry!
- Helen
So Tony to sum up Golf Shoes aren’t necessary but are insisted on because they dramatically improve your game and won’t chew up the grass when you’re walking round.
I hope this advice helps.