Golf Shoes - Advice

Students and weekend golfers alike, don't always spend a lot of time looking at the features of a golf shoe when they go to buy a pair. However, I always recommend taking time to Google each model and read about the features of each model they're considering. Some people may prefer to buy the pair of golf shoes that matches their outfit or bag. They might choose one brand over another because that company makes a running shoe that they like. One question they don't ask is this: What is the shoe going to do for you?

Here are a few tips to consider when you're ready to buy golf shoes.

• Make sure your golf shoe is water resistant. If you play in the morning, the moisture on the ground will soak through to your socks if you don't have a shoe with a water barrier. Thus, you will have soggy feet by hole number 5.

• Consider the cost of spikes versus molded bottoms. Spikes are inter-changeable. They provide a much better grip in all kinds of grass types. However, you will have to change them out about once a year. Molded bottoms are more like your street shoes. You can wear them from the car to the course. They're typically very comfortable, but limited in damp grass. If you want a worry free shoe, Molded bottoms are the ones to choose.

• Make sure you try on your future golf shoe. You don't want two things to happen. 1) A golf shoe that rubs against the back of your heal. 2) a shoe that is narrow and makes your feet hurt. Comfort and control is exactly what you're looking for.

• If you're serious about your game, don't let the price dictate which shoe you choose. If you're just a golfer that goes out once a month, feel free to buy what you want. However, if you play competitively or take the game to another level, save your money and get the best performing shoe you can buy that fits your foot perfectly.

• Try on in the stores and search for a better price online. Sometimes the store will price match. If not, you may find the model you like for a slightly cheaper price online. Using coupons from Honey might help too.