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.