Choose the Best Golf Shoes for you

Spikeless golf shoes revolutionised the golf shoe industry. Designed for comfort and style, spikeless shoes are now the most popular golf shoe on the market. Perhaps the biggest advantage is that you can walk straight into the clubhouse once you’ve finished your round to have that well earned drink!

Typically spikeless shoes are flat soled and feature studs made out of plastic and rubber. Fears surrounding a lack of stability and waterproofing have been eradicated with new designs. The studs offer superb grip on dry ground and ensure you don’t sacrifice stability in wet conditions.

For ease and comfort there simply is no beating a spikeless golf shoe, and now you don’t have to sacrifice on performance either.

The traditional metal spikes are a thing of yesteryear, having been replaced by a soft plastic spike. These are much kinder to the golf course, yet still hold firm in the grass. With much golf in the UK played in wet and windy conditions it’s worth considering a pair of spikes that will provide a solid foundation to your round.

These soft spikes will wear away over time and snap off, meaning you will need to replace them. You will also pick up plenty of muck and debris in your spikes, so they will need a regular clean to ensure you don’t lose traction. Though not as convenient as a spikeless shoe, golf spikes will offer maximum stability when cared for properly.

Once you’ve decided which type of shoe to buy you then need to consider the weather conditions...

Playing golf in the rain is something we’re all too familiar with in the UK so you’ll definitely want a pair of waterproof golf shoes ready for when the weather turns. However, even the best waterproof golf shoes will be much warmer than non waterproof golf shoes. Therefore they may not be the right shoes to wear on a hot summer's day or a trip abroad, but they are perfect for a cold damp winters day.

Check out the below review from My Golf Spy which rated the Inesis Waterproof Spikeless Golf Shoes as the best value golf shoe on the market!

Breathable golf shoes are often a cheaper alternative and typically use a synthetic upper material, though you can get more luxurious leather golf shoes. The main benefit is that they are perfectly suited to the hot dry months in summer, letting your feet breathe and allowing you to focus on your golf. They are normally an extremely lightweight golf shoe too, which is a nice bonus.

Finally we have a relatively rare golf shoe known as the winter golf boot. They're very similar to waterproof golf shoes, but cover the ankle with their high rise design. Therefore these waterproof boots provide added warmth and protection from the rain, keeping your feet warm and dry.