[TIPS] Protect The Feet On Golf Courses

One of the essential equipment for playing golf but normally be underestimated or dissembled, are golf shoes. Many people think that it’s ok to pick a random pair of sport shoes and hit the course. In facts, this is wrong.

Walking takes most of the time on golf courses, therefore, the feet need some supports from the right products. Besides, in swings, the feet need balance in various landscapes: short and tall grass, soft soil, sandy… Golf shoes with special design can best support for these actions and protect ankle, knees better than any other sort of shoes.

So, what notice should be taken for the right shoes? Some vital criteria are weight, size, material and sole

1. Weight and Size

You should try on and pick the ones with a medium light weight. A heavy pair of shoes will exhaust your legs quickly when walking, while too light ones will be less strong and stable when swinging. One size bigger than your normal shoes is recommended, due to a lot of walking around, the feet can easily get swell up, tighter inside and uncomfortable.

2. Material

The most common materials are leather, synthetic leather and fabric. Leather is durable, waterproof, however quite rough and smelly due to low air permeability. Because of this, leather shoes are not so popular and less produced. Fabric shoes are softer, better for sweat and airy but also easier to get wet, so they are only suitable for indoor golf or driving ranges.

Synthetic leather is mostly used everywhere nowadays. They have 3 layers, the outermost is waterproof painted, the cotton lining is in the middle and the innermost is fabric. Your feet will always feel comfortable and cool in spite of a lot of walking

3. Sole

This is the most unique feature making golf shoes out of other kinds. The bottom has 7-9 spikes to create balance on grass or sand, and when setting up for swings. Moreover, they help disperse gravity on feet to reduce injury.

The middle layer of the sole is solid synthetic plastic, with moderate hardness so as not to disrupt the balance of the shoe as well as not cause leg pain while walking. The innermost layer is a soft lining for sweat evacuation and a smooth foot feel.

4. Other notes:

– Check out the right toe and the left edge of the shoes (for righty golfer) because this 2 parts take the biggest force in swings. Ensure the fabric edges and sewing lines are tight and right.

– Before using, tighten all spikes under your shoes to prevent their coming out or breaking while playing

– Socks are also essential. You should choose the specialized ones, which are pretty thicker, softer, airier and better sweat absorbing.

– Golf shoes are quite special, therefore their prices are pretty higher and they don’t have so many types. Choose golf pro shop which is reliable and has authentic products, as well as promotions to buy the right ones with reasonable prices.

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