Our GM Footjoy fitting day

[golfdub]

So yesterday we had our Footjoy shoe fitting and what a great day it was well apart from the golf
We first met up with golf monthlys Paul and Richard and footjoys represensitive Russell and he gave us a quick induction about footjoys reasons getting into apparel after this we had to pick outfit from about 50-60 garments. I picked a white and blue t shirt, shower proof trousers and a blue through over top also two FJ belts and a glove.
We then had a tour of the factory and got to see all the new shineys being made but before I forget as you enter the reception of Footjoy/Titleist there was plenty of signed equipment from the tour pros AND a Titleist bag with at least 20 scotty Cameron's in there used from tour pros including one from tiger, must be worth a few quid

We then went off to the shoe fitting and we was only expecting to be able to pick one pair but we got given two pairs one M-project spikeless and one dry tour pros spiked. I'm actually a size 10 in any shoes but the first thing Russell said to was those Adidas 360s are way to big. After taking a few measurements I was actually 9.5 in the dryjoys and a 9 in the M-projects which was a surprise but the comfort of the shoes being correctly fitted was great. I must admit I googled the M projects before I went to the fitting and must say that my mind was already made up in that I didn't like them as they don't look like a golf shoe but once I had them on WOW WOW and WOW they feel like your walking around on air and just instantly make you feel relaxed they also help you get the weight from the rigth to your left this might sound silly but they actually do. The dry joys tours are also a awesome shoe but are more a stable traditional shoe.
Out the two the M-projects are just slightly my favourite.
We then on to play a round at st Ives golf club which seems to have a bit of potential but it was not in the best of conditions some of the greens were awful.its bit like an inland links course and the wind was unreal. Iv never played a course like this and really struggled with club selection as the wind was taking the ball away. I played the back 9 by myself and the greens were in a lot better condition and much greener with a little less wind so managed a little better.

I know iv missed loads of bits out but I will be here all night trying to wright it up
Thanks to everyone I met yesterday and I really enjoyed all your company.
Thanks GM and Footjoy

A few pics of my shoes sorry about the poor quality picks

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http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l254/golfdub/20130426_230901_zpscefbef5d.jpg

 

[AmandaJR]

Sounds a great day.

Have to agree that St Ives is looking a mess having played it a few weeks ago. Greens diseased and just a bit untidy all round really. Windy conditions make it messy to play as well! My coach is moving there so will be having lessons there but not playing it too much!

 

[Wayman]

Nice them shoes and all for free makes it better

Sounds like a cracking day

 

[BTatHome]

Great day Golfdub, glad your transport issues got sorted, would have been dreadful for you to be reading this report from someone else .... a bit like we are

 

[Mr A]

Sounds like a fantastic experience. Shame the golf wasn't too good, otherwise you have me very jealous!

I'm with you that the M Project doesn't look good at all but with shoes comfort is king.

 

[Big_Rick78]

Sounds like a good experience you had. Them shoes are, in my opinion, horrid though.

 

[SAPCOR1]

Sounds like a good day despite the course and the weather.

I quite fancy the M Project's myself.

Interesting to hear about your sizing, a lot of people I know who wear shoes that don't fit and end up with sore toes, blisters or the heel of the shoe wearing away quickly

 

[Tiger]

Top stuff :thup:

 

[triple_bogey]

The M Projects look very similar to the FJ LoPro's. The LoPro's were one of the comfiest shoes I've ever had but were not very stable through a swing.