Trainers for golf

[Jaco]

Off to Spain in a fortnight, for a boys weekend, and playing just one round.

I wasn’t planning on taking golf shoes, as it’s bone dry out there at the moment and most golf shoes tend to look like trainers these days anyway. Luggage allowance is very small.

There'll be no problem with that will there?

 

[Mel Smooth]

No. Worn trainers loads of times.

 

[Hobbit]

No problem, and you could wear jeans out here if you wanted to… nowhere near as stuffy here. Enjoy!

 

[Deleted member 1147]

Can you grip well enough in trainers?
Never tried it myself.

 

[IanM]

Most new spikeless shoes are hard to distinguish from trainers anyway!

 

[Jaco]

Can you grip well enough in trainers?
Never tried it myself.

Neither have I actually, but I think I’ll take a punt so that I can fit more clothes in my carry-on.

 

[Smoj]

for what its worth I have 4 pairs of spike golf shoes and 4 pairs of spikeless shoes
and if its a bit wet - dewy mornings/raining/been raining I would tend to go spikes, just because subcontiously I think I will have more grip.
I also would wear spikeless if it was a bit damp, just because I cba to carry another pair of shoes in my bag. as long as they're waterpoof, which most are. I've never had a problem with spikeless in damp conditions.

In the summer I would tend to wear spikeless because the ground is too hard. and too hot for leather/waterpoof spiked golfshoes.

 

[Jigger]

for what its worth I have 4 pairs of spike golf shoes and 4 pairs of spikeless shoes
and if its a bit wet - dewy mornings/raining/been raining I would tend to go spikes, just because subcontiously I think I will have more grip.
I also would wear spikeless if it was a bit damp, just because I cba to carry another pair of shoes in my bag. as long as they're waterpoof, which most are. I've never had a problem with spikeless in damp conditions.

In the summer I would tend to wear spikeless because the ground is too hard. and too hot for leather/waterpoof spiked golfshoes.

I wear spikeless all year round without any issues. Need a decent spikeless though like FJ or UA. I can’t imagine my Pumas would grip much.

 

[Orikoru]

I wouldn't wear casual type trainers with no grip at all, but I imagine something like an outdoor running trainer would be fine. With a decent tread on it. As you say, some trainers and summer golf shoes are barely distinguishable from each other nowadays. I can't remember the last time anyone in any pro shop actually checked my footwear either to be honest.

 

[BrianM]

Nike Air Max 270 G Golf Shoe. Nike GB

Find the Nike Air Max 270 G Golf Shoe at Nike.com. Free delivery and returns.

www.nike.com

I've got these, perfect for golf and a pair of shorts at night

 

[Voyager EMH]

Playing golf bare-footed is fun. In warm weather, of course.
Bunker shots and putting are particularly enjoyable.
Haven't done it for a while.

 

[Voyager EMH]

 

[need_my_wedge]

I’ve got a pair of these

https://www.sportsdirect.com/adidas-adicross-retro-green-spikeless-golf-shoes-mens-283060#colcode=28306001

No problem wearing them in or off the course. Been round the supermarket many times. Have also worn them after it’s rained without any issues slipping. If you hunt around a bit you can find them cheaper depending on colour and size.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Wouldn’t go abroad with just a single pair of shoes

Just pack a lightweight pair of spikeless in your golf bag like the adidas ones which you can wear after golf but have a pair of trainers as well

 

[Robster59]

I think the border between trainers and some golf shoes are blurred now. The only thing I would want to be sure of is that whatever I wear keeps my feet planted during the swing.

 

[sunshine]

The golf club won’t care about your shoes. All my golf shoes look like trainers now anyway.

Even though it’s warm and sunny, usually courses in Spain are heavily watered, so your shoes could get soaked if you walk through the rough, plus the grip from trainers may not be ideal.

Your best option is a pair of spikeless waterproof golf shoes like the the Air Max 270 that Brian posted (other shoes available). I had these and you can wear them off the course no problem. In fact I’m currently wearing a pair of puma original G golf shoes and I’m sitting in my office in central London

PUMA Original G Spikeless Golf Shoes

Utilizing premium Atlantis leather on the upper and built upon a HIDDEN TRACTION outsole that fuses street proven style with grip and performance for the course.

www.pumagolf.com

 

[Robster59]

If you can still find any in stock, Lidl had golf shoes in at £19.99 at the start of April.

 

[jim8flog]

Got a local Lidl

They have spikeless golf shoes for just £19.99 (not waterproof)

 

[IanM]

If I have to share a room with someone who has gone away on a golf tour with only one pair of trainers, he better leave the blighters out in the balcony!!

 

[Orikoru]

Only on this forum could someone asking about wearing trainers on the course turn into recommendations for buying golf shoes from Lidl. I really don't think he's going to do that.