What defines a Golf Shoe?
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Slab
Occasional Tour Caddy
Re: What defines a Gold Shoe?
My swing shouldn't be on the course for aesthetic purposes but its there all the same
My swing shouldn't be on the course for aesthetic purposes but its there all the same
ArnoldArmChewer
Tour Winner
Sorry to go off at a tangent, but just how stable are these on a 'dewy' morning?
la_lucha
Tour Rookie
Re: What defines a Gold Shoe?
Ok enough with peoples opinion. I want to know what DEFINES a golf shoe not what you or I think defines one?
Ok enough with peoples opinion. I want to know what DEFINES a golf shoe not what you or I think defines one?
DaveM
Tour Winner
Re: What defines a Gold Shoe?
First why the fuss now. Golf shoes with the dimple soles have been around for getting on for 15/20 years! Not all shoes have a ridged sole. Think Hush Puppy type shoes. The selling point was the fact you could roll them up. So if it says golf shoes on the box, its golf shoes in the box. Sorted.
First why the fuss now. Golf shoes with the dimple soles have been around for getting on for 15/20 years! Not all shoes have a ridged sole. Think Hush Puppy type shoes. The selling point was the fact you could roll them up. So if it says golf shoes on the box, its golf shoes in the box. Sorted.
GreiginFife
Money List Winner
Re: What defines a Gold Shoe?
I don't, personally, agree with them so don't have much more to add to the debate.
Over the years IMO, trainers have become something separate to shoes. Yes at the technicality level they are the same thing at base level in the same way that somewhere along the line all Ferraris are Fiats.
So as the Dragons say, I'm out.
I don't, personally, agree with them so don't have much more to add to the debate.
Over the years IMO, trainers have become something separate to shoes. Yes at the technicality level they are the same thing at base level in the same way that somewhere along the line all Ferraris are Fiats.
So as the Dragons say, I'm out.
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fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
Re: What defines a Gold Shoe?
according to who, there is no such definition hence all the opinions
according to who, there is no such definition hence all the opinions
la_lucha
Tour Rookie
Re: What defines a Gold Shoe?
If there is no definition then what stops me rocking up in a pair of flip flops and claiming that they are made for golf? Surely the R&A must have some rules on footwear?
If there is no definition then what stops me rocking up in a pair of flip flops and claiming that they are made for golf? Surely the R&A must have some rules on footwear?
USER1999
Grand Slam Winner
Re: What defines a Gold Shoe?
Why would the Rand A be bothered about shoes? Might as well have a ruling on belts next.
Why would the Rand A be bothered about shoes? Might as well have a ruling on belts next.
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
Re: What defines a Gold Shoe?
Why would the rules of golf define what footwear is allowed? Only rules are to be found in clubs dress codes, hence why I said earlier I think you may find a few revise their codes in the near future
Why would the rules of golf define what footwear is allowed? Only rules are to be found in clubs dress codes, hence why I said earlier I think you may find a few revise their codes in the near future
Re: What defines a Gold Shoe?
It wont be an R&A rule, it wil be a club etiquette rule.
BTW 30 posts on what makes a shoe?
It wont be an R&A rule, it wil be a club etiquette rule.
BTW 30 posts on what makes a shoe?
Slab
Occasional Tour Caddy
Re: What defines a Gold Shoe?
Ah now for the answer to that you'll need a committee!
Regardless of the question its never been about what defines a golf shoe instead it always about who defines a golf shoe!
Ah now for the answer to that you'll need a committee!
Regardless of the question its never been about what defines a golf shoe instead it always about who defines a golf shoe!
JustOne
Ryder Cup Winner
Re: What defines a Gold Shoe?
What defines a golf shoe?
Is it that it goes on your feet? ....it would otherwise be a glove or a hat :thup:
What defines a golf shoe?
Is it that it goes on your feet? ....it would otherwise be a glove or a hat :thup:
bobmac
Major Champion
Re: What defines a Gold Shoe?
Would you run in golf shoes?
No, because they're not designed for running
Would you play cricket in golf shoes?
Would you play golf in cricket shoes ?
Would you run in golf shoes?
No, because they're not designed for running
Would you play cricket in golf shoes?
Would you play golf in cricket shoes ?
Tiger
Money List Winner
Re: What defines a Gold Shoe?
Would you play golf with a cricket bat? Or snooker with a 3 iron? Who knows where's Imelda Marcos when you need her?
Would you play golf with a cricket bat? Or snooker with a 3 iron? Who knows where's Imelda Marcos when you need her?
duncan mackie
Money List Winner
Re: What defines a Gold Shoe?
agree with the first/last part of your post, but not the middle bit!
ultimately it's impossible to produce any meaningful definition beyond that in place currently. no-one should be pulled up on any of the shoes above alone - but the middle ones with nylon tracksuit bottoms might just get attention (actually so would FJ Classics).
you may well see some 'case law' and precedents at some clubs but to attempt to define 'golf shoes' in a way theat would seperate the 3 examples given sort of goes against the balance of your post IMO.
agree with the first/last part of your post, but not the middle bit!
ultimately it's impossible to produce any meaningful definition beyond that in place currently. no-one should be pulled up on any of the shoes above alone - but the middle ones with nylon tracksuit bottoms might just get attention (actually so would FJ Classics).
you may well see some 'case law' and precedents at some clubs but to attempt to define 'golf shoes' in a way theat would seperate the 3 examples given sort of goes against the balance of your post IMO.
MegaSteve
Tour Winner
Re: What defines a Gold Shoe?
Any shoe you put on feeling that you are getting one over the fuddy duddies on the committee is NOT a golf shoe...
Any shoe you put on feeling that you are getting one over the fuddy duddies on the committee is NOT a golf shoe
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Oddsocks
Ryder Cup Winner
Re: What defines a Gold Shoe?
Surely these new trainer shoe adicross jobbies go against every piece of marketing that golf shoe makers have rammed down our throats for the past years
Take the atv 360, foot joy xps - designed with a superior chassis for stability and anchoring bla bla bla bla bla
The " sorry that's total crap.... Just buy style "
Jury shows manufactures fill us with what ever crap they think we will beleive and buy into
Surely these new trainer shoe adicross jobbies go against every piece of marketing that golf shoe makers have rammed down our throats for the past years
Take the atv 360, foot joy xps - designed with a superior chassis for stability and anchoring bla bla bla bla bla
The " sorry that's total crap.... Just buy style "
Jury shows manufactures fill us with what ever crap they think we will beleive and buy into
Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
Re: What defines a Gold Shoe?
I find this thread really funny.
The slippery slope of crazy golf club dress codes.
Does it really matter what you wear on your feet whilst playing golf?
Cricket shoes, golf shoes, trainers, what is really the difference.
Years ago they had plastic shoes called greensneekers. Ok to wear them sir?
I can visualise lengthy heated committee meetings discussing this issue. {While the assistant pro continues to fiddle the green fees, the bar manager sells Tesco's finest out of the grouse optic, and the greenkeeper fills his car up with the mower petrol.}
AHA I have the answer. You need to keep your purchase receipt to prove to the dress police they are golf attire.
I find this thread really funny.
The slippery slope of crazy golf club dress codes.
Does it really matter what you wear on your feet whilst playing golf?
Cricket shoes, golf shoes, trainers, what is really the difference.
Years ago they had plastic shoes called greensneekers. Ok to wear them sir?
I can visualise lengthy heated committee meetings discussing this issue. {While the assistant pro continues to fiddle the green fees, the bar manager sells Tesco's finest out of the grouse optic, and the greenkeeper fills his car up with the mower petrol.}
AHA I have the answer. You need to keep your purchase receipt to prove to the dress police they are golf attire.
