Do i really need Golf shoes ??

[Punter102]

Does everyone wear golf shoes or just good grippy trainers ??

 

[salisboss]

Golf shoes. If you dont like spikes there are a lot of good spikeless shoes. I love my puma faas lites.

 

[Evok]

Short answer, yes

 

[TMAdidas]

Yes for the direct answer

 

[Sox_Fan]

Absolutely. The more ground stability you can get for a good base your golf swing, the better off you are.

 

[JPR1959]

No, they are not a necessity. I've played in both, and can't say it makes too much difference except for comfort. The old metal spikes did make a difference however.

 

[blugold]

Wear whatever gives you the amount of stability you want.

I think it's a good idea. But not a necessity.

 

[Smithfaced]

I'll wear my Nike Free's every now and then. If it is wet my feet slip around a lot. I would say 95% of the time I'm wearing golf shoes while playing.

 

[BamBooBender]

As other have already mentioned, not an absolute necessity. When conditions get a little slick however, like in the morning with dew on the grass, I am glad to have them.

 

[Punter102]

Im just wondering if my berghaus trail running trainers (gtx limpet) would be any good ? If they are designd to grip while running trails and mountain paths etc... Then you would expect them to have enough grip for a round of golf ?? Only 1 way to find out really.

 

[Golf Ghost]

I wear them, but to answer the title, no they are not necessary.

 

[Nebgolfer]

If its wet, I think golf shoes are a must, but I played yesterday in dry conditions and my all terrain shoes worked just fine.

 

[Brianbigoats]

Yes
But if you are a slower swing player you might be able to get away without them when it is dry since you are not putting as much torque on your base. I have slipped on occasion even in spikes if it is wet

 

[Shook]

They won't make you a scratch golfer overnight, but will probably save you 4-5 strokes per round.

 

[blugold]

Sam Snead used to play his practice rounds barefoot.

 

[teed-off]

Short answer yes, spiked or spike-less, the choice is yours. You will be surprised how slippery wet grass can be!

 

[gts1982]

I play with a guy that plays in skate shoes when it's cold and barefoot or in flip flops in summer and he beats me every time. I always wear my golf shoes. I would say it's up to you.

 

[widespot]

If it's dry, no. When it's wet you'll slip and your feet will get wet in normal sneakers.

I played everyday as a kid and never dreamed of owning golf shoes. I still played well enough to beat the vast majority of golfers.

 

[russtopher]

I didn't my first summer playing, but last year I wore some Nikes and I'm glad I did. Saved me from spinning/slipping out in wet conditions more than once. Now I wouldn't think of playing a round without them.

 

[OITW]

If its wet, I think golf shoes are a must, but I played yesterday in dry conditions and my all terrain shoes worked just fine.

I agree with this, use them based on conditions, one of my friend's plays in his trainers and it's fine.

 

[golfinFF]

No No its not necessary to play in golf specific shoes. I looked up the shoes that you asked about and I believe they will do fine and provide you with some traction while making sure can't over swing/

I don't get that they are a must, do they help you not slip sure the do if your wearing spikes but I don't see much o fa difference in spike-less shoes and an all-terrain shoe.

Its awfully hard to over swing when you have to worry about loosing traction. I do a lot of training and range time in shoes that I know I can't swing for the fences in! This makes me swing with in myself and keeps me from trying to kill the ball.

 

[AMart]

Yes, golf shoes during every round and grass range practice.

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[fairband]

I'm sure it is mostly mental but I have to have my golf shoes on to play, other than that my only requirement would be that the shoes are waterproof. I hate having wet feet so that is my main concern along with slipping.

 

[Golf 'N Gator]

Does everyone wear golf shoes or just good grippy trainers ??

I wear running shoes a lot as well as spikeless shoes. Depends on the conditions. In the wet, I wear spiked shoes.

 

[DaBuckBoys]

Sam Snead used to play his practice rounds barefoot.

So does John Daly... of course he doesn't wear a shirt either...

I did get my first pair of non-spike golf shoes, but I wouldn't try getting around a hilly or wet course without softspikes.