Would you wear these on the course?

[kid2]

Evening fella's...
Lots and lots of time on my hands and just wondering what peoples thoughts are on these..For the record i actually own this very pair in the picture as i bought them for Mountain-Biking...

They are fully water proof as well and (Gore-Tex) so the elements cant affect my feet....
Im just wondering would they be a little too sporty to wear when i can get back playing?...

Bare in mind too that because of my injury and being cast bound for the next 8 weeks at least, im planning ahead slightly...
I will need a decent comfortable shoe to get my feet into which will need to be very light and very very comfortable....
There is plenty of grip on the soles as they are a trainer designed for trail running so i dont think that traction would be an issue...

 

[fundy]

no i wouldnt personally, soles arent that of a golf shoe, ultimately you'd be wearing a pair of trainers which most courses don't allow

 

[leaney]

I don't think that 'trainer' type golf shoes should be allowed on the course. And whilst clubs can't stop people wearing these, I think it's up to the players to make a stand and not buy them.

Soon enough people will be playing in trainers and the golf course will become a bigger 'chav fest' than it already is.

 

[Grumps]

they dont look much different from the nike and adidas ranges out there just now

 

[pbrown7582]

I don't think you would have a problem wearing them considering the current ranges are very similar in design, personally not for me I would be concerned about the sole design.

 

[DaveM]

Think they would only be any good for forward traction. Not twisting as in the golf swing. So do more harm than good. Anyway plenty of light golf shoes out there.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Think you'd get a few of the old guard spluttering into their G&T's at my place. I know of one guy that had a pair of the Ecco range Fred Couple was using and was involved in a real exchange of opinion with some know it all member who was insisting they weren't acceptable golf shoes. Some people should get their own houses in order. I can see where the OP is coming from but I'd be concerned with the unique swing motion whether it would give enugh grip especially if the grass was damp

 

[kid2]

no i wouldnt personally, soles arent that of a golf shoe, ultimately you'd be wearing a pair of trainers which most courses don't allow

I guess no one told a certain Mr. TW that then.....at least these are a lot more subtle than his White Nike's!

 

[beggsy]

If I was the pro at your club I wouldn't let you on the course at all as they are not golf ones end of story

 

[garyinderry]

no. not because of any trainer golf shoe issue its just that i think they are awful looking!

 

[SAPCOR1]

I have these adidas Kanadia GTX for off road walking, running and biking. They are great shoes although I never thought about using them for golf. Don't know if the Traxation sole in that configuration would be suitable though.

adidas, Puma, Ecco and others are doing some nice alternatives and no doubt the fuddy-duddies won't like them just like they don't like shorts, mock shirts, untucked shirts etc

 

[Piece]

If the sole is designed for golf, then what it looks like 'on top' is irrelevant, IMHO.

 

[SAPCOR1]

If the sole is designed for golf, then what it looks like 'on top' is irrelevant, IMHO.

Exactly!

 

[Bratty]

I'd have a look at ECCO shoes, or pop into their store and speak to them about your requirements. They may do special insoles to fit?

Good luck getting golf-fit again, mate. Hope it's a pain-free as possible.

As for the shoes pictured, I don't like them at all, but it they work for you (and the soles don't damage the course), then great.

 

[marinemac]

hi mate did not realise you were laid up im making my comeback this weekend after the knee op wish you a speedy recovery look forward to challenging you on the course