How long should a pair of golf shoes last?

[Orikoru]

I've noticed people seem to have an issue with waterproofing going. The only ones I've had trouble with are Footjoy (tongue/upper area) all my other shoes have been fine. I wore my old Decathlon pair during the winter just gone, they are 2.5 years old, have never been looked after properly (always just left in the garage after a round with a baby wipe rub down once in a blue moon) yet they are still waterproof. Great value for £55.

I had those Decathlon ones. They did last me over a year and I only replaced them as the internal lining was wearing a little bit. They were still perfectly waterproof. I've kept them in a box as a fall-back plan if I ever need them again.

 

[Springveldt]

I had those Decathlon ones. They did last me over a year and I only replaced them as the internal lining was wearing a little bit. They were still perfectly waterproof. I've kept them in a box as a fall-back plan if I ever need them again.

Exact same for me. My Adidas ones are white so wasn't wanting to wear them over winter and had to stick a couple of plasters onto the heal lining as I had wore it away. They did the job admirably.

 

[patricks148]

I suppose it depends on how often you play and what the conditions are like. I usually rotate 2 or 3 pairs at a time as I play at least 3 times a week and in summer more I get maybe 5 years or more from the eccos. I did have a pair of fj maybe 14 years ago that fell apart after a year they went back to Fj and I was asked how often they were used, when I answered I was told they that was excessive. They were replaced but they made it clear it wouldn't be again.

 

[Slab]

Also with spikeless there's how often you wear them off the course
My old eccos were also worn as casual shoes and even to work

Plenty non golf miles added

 

[ClicketyClick]

More than 40 rounds without falling to bits would be nice

 

[Billysboots]

I play at least twice a week throughout the year and if my shoes last 12 months I’m delighted. Most don’t last that long.

 

[Crazyface]

About to chuck out some 4 year old FJ Tour S. Still waterproof, but the inside heels are worn.

That's quite good.

Timpsons claim they can fix that.

 

[Crow]

Another for the Decathlon, I've had a pair of the waterproof ones and must have played over 75 rounds in them and they still keep my feet dry.

 

[Sats]

I have a tendency to drag my right foot across the ground during my follow through so the toe end of the right shoe generally wears far quicker. But I expect a pair to last two years for me.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I have a tendency to drag my right foot across the ground during my follow through so the toe end of the right shoe generally wears far quicker. But I expect a pair to last two years for me.

I do that a la Greg Norman so the toe of my right shoe does get worn but never to the detriment of the shoe. It is like anything though, the more you look after something, the more chance of it lasting.