Footjoy XPS

[NWJocko]

My adidas shoes (360 Ltd) are as waterproof as my slippers, however they do have the leather inner so not got the usual problem with that.

My footjoys (dryjoys) were appaling quality, 3 different pairs split after 1 round and were not-quite-so-dryjoys really.

I've now bought a pair of waterproof socks!! Means I can keep wearing my adidas shoes through the winter as they are, by a long distance, the most comfortable golf shoes I've ever had. Had them on at the weekend and worked a treat

I don't think I could justify £150-£200 on a pair of shoes tbh..... If I was looking at that money I'd be getting the custom Icons or Stuburt DCC shoes.

The new ones look just like FJ Sports with a wider sole, there must be more to it than that....

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I must be seriously lucky. 11 pairs of FJ's and none of them have ever shown a sign of leaking or splitting. I don't think these new FJ claim to reduce the risk of injury and I can only go on the second hand comments I've been told but I do think they will help stability. I do think the price tag is pushing the boundaries and even I've baulked (even as a confirmed FJ whore) at £200 for a pair. I'd need to see a pair in the flesh first and try them on to see what I thought but personally I think I'd rather get another pair of myjoy icons for £145

 

[Oddsocks]

whats interesting in this thread is it seems alot of people have purchased shoes which claim to be water proof and are not. i think this is very poor form on the manufures part, and it seems common across all brands.

 

[Tiger]

You know what though. The only person who has had no problem is Homer. His missus regularly cleans and polishes and probably adds a layer of dubbin onto his shoes. Is there a lesson in that?

 

[thecraw]

Do not use dubbin on leather shoes!!!!!

Just use polish.

 

[Tiger]

Do not use dubbin on leather shoes!!!!!

Just use polish.

Sorry Craw in the old days would have put a wink smiley but don't like the new one. Was just exaggerating the level of love, care and attention Marge puts into Homie's shoes

 

[USER1999]

Do not use dubbin on leather shoes!!!!!

Just use polish.

Why not?

 

[chris661]

Do not use dubbin on leather shoes!!!!!

Just use polish.

OUTDOOR LEATHER SHOES
Outdoor leather shoes over time can dry out and crack, causing shrinking and general deterioration of leather. Dubbin replaces the natural oils of the leather and provides an effective protection repelling water. It's great for hiking, golf shoes, heavy work boots and tramping boots.

The Beeswax has advocado additive for faster absorption into the leather, the traditonal Dubbin is also available.

Applying instructions:

Apply a small amount of dubbin/beeswax to cloth and rub over leather, spreading evenly.
Leave for 30 - 60mins.
Buff off with a dry cotton cloth.
Tips:

Warming leather up with a hair dryer will help Dubbin penetrate more quickly. *Important not to overheat leather just slightly warm to the touch.
Dubbin and beeswax can leave a slightly greasy film on leather, so its important to apply sparingly.
A polish may be used to bring the colour back and smarten your shoes up.

Taken from t'web

 

[Tiger]

All I know is you wouldn't use both together!!

 

[thecraw]

Dubbin will stop the shoes from breathing and causes more damage over the long run, Dubbin is also known to rot stitching over a prolonged period of use. Polish is the best thing you can put on leather and it'll nourish the leather better than most other products, if not all.

 

[Oddsocks]

maybe my fj sports havent done to bad then, 18 months old and never had polish or dubbing on them, but they are cleaned and whiped after every use,