Shopping for new golf equipment can feel as intimidating as hitting a tee shot as the slow front four allows you to play.
But it doesn’t have to be.
I have bought, tested and wearing more than 100 golf shoesand have learned a thing or two about what makes some inherently better than the rest. Unfortunately, there are also some pitfalls that you MUST avoid if you want to end up with something that isn’t a waste of your time and money.
There are many things to avoid. Don’t buy without trying, and definitely don’t buy something online unless it has a liberal return policy.
But the biggest mistake I see golfers make is much less obvious.
Are you shopping for new golf shoes? Don’t make this mistake.
Don’t stick with one brand
We are great advocates for being your brand. Rarely, if ever, is a bag full of clubs from one brand best for your game. The same goes for golf shoes.
Just because you’ve been wearing FootJoy your whole life doesn’t mean it’s the be-all and end-all of golf shoes. Just because you’re a NIKE loyalist doesn’t mean you shouldn’t expand your horizons and try something outside of the Swoosh’s influence.
I have yet to find a brand that makes the best spikeless and spiked golf shoes. In fact, very rarely does a brand have more than one or two main performers in their entire lineup. Before you settle on one brand for the rest of your life, take the time to explore other options.
I know, it’s tempting to find something you like and stick with it. But more often than not, branching out to try something new can result in an even better golf experience.
It’s no different than that favorite dive you take on a regular basis. While it’s comforting (and easy) to order the same thing over and over again, you’re doing yourself a disservice by not at least exploring other options.
You never know what you might miss.
So try those PUMA ones. Give a younger brand like PAYNTR some leeway. Ditch the ECCOs in favor of something from Under Armour. What do you have to lose?
All that’s left to win is a new pair of favorite golf shoes. You are welcome.
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