Golf Shoes

History of Golf Shoes

The modern golf shoe had its beginnings in the early 1800s, when Scottish golfers first started hammering nails into their soles to get more traction and stability on the course. This crude method could result in painful injury, so the invention of screw-in metal spikes in 1891 was a godsend. The invention of the saddle shoe in 1906 added style to substance, before the 1960s ushered in the era of replaceable metal and tungsten-tipped spikes. In recent years, however, golfers have eschewed the metal spike for 'cross-over shoes,' which combine trainer style with the latest in spikeless technology, allowing golfers to look fashionable while feeling comfortable.

Golf Shoe Buying Guide

You can buy numerous types of golf shoes, including spiked golf shoes/cleats or spikeless golf shoes. While the former option - which tend to be made of leather and use both plastic and metal spikes - offers both comfort and traction, they don't tend to look quite as attractive as spikeless shoes, which are marketed to golfers as being a viable fashion choice even off the course. Other golf shoes include golf boots and golf sandals - these are generally only used in certain weather conditions.

Best Golf Shoes

The FootJoy Tour S Cleated TPU Saddle Strap is stable, comfortable and fashionable, but if you don't like white, the Puma Ignite Power Adapt Disc in black might be a better option. Adidas has entered the market in recent years and their Golf Adicross Bounce shoe substitutes traditional spikes for rubber lugs. There’s also Nike to consider, specifically the Nike Golf Roshe G, which is a superbly stylish option for the female golfer. As another great choice for female golfers, the Ecco Golf Biom Hybrid 3 GTX offers ladies a 100% waterproof shoe for extra protection during inclement weather.