Speaking of shoes.....switching

[Phil75070]

Do you think varying the brand/model of shoes you wear when playing can have an impact on ball striking if the thickness of the soles and/or the "heel drop" differs significantly enough? If one finds a golf shoe they like, and it gives the comfort, stability and traction one wants along with pleasing aesthetics, should one stick to that brand and model, especially if sole thickness or heel drop differs between models or OEMs?

 

[MarMill]

I don't think any of that affects how you swing the club or play golf. Maybe the traction has a difference. But the human body can get used to stuff real fast.

 

[K.P.]

I don’t think it plays a factor.

 

[MaineFootWedge]

It can definitely affect the club/ball interface at contact.
If you are always playing a very thin soled shoe and switch to a very thick soled shoe..................you may very well start blading the ball.
If you are always playing a very thick soled shoe and switch to a very thin soled shoe..................you make very well start chunking or hitting fat.

Your actual swing won't be effected, but your height to the ball will be until you get used to the new shoes.

 

[Phil75070]

I don't think any of that affects how you swing the club or play golf. Maybe the traction has a difference. But the human body can get used to stuff real fast.

I don’t think it plays a factor.

I agree it doesn't affect how you swing the club or play golf. However, like @MaineFootWedge said, I also believe it can cause thin or fat shots if the difference is great enough until one gets used to it.

 

[Bosco...]

I totally do. Running shoes or anything with a higher heal and I want to fall on my face. I feel more balanced in something with a lower drop.

 

[joshparker]

I think it can affect the swing. Your body will adjust but how quickly is the question.
I have found a shoe that fits all criteria for me and haven't swayed away from them for a few years. I also dont have a lot of options with 4e wide Flintstone feet.

 

[1860VS]

I think the changing lies on a course can have a much greater impact upon ones ball striking than a fraction of an inch difference in shoes.
There comes this point at which people over think it looking for reasons for their inconsistencies that have nothing to do with their lack of practice.

 

[GolfSquatch]

I like to try but go back if I don’t find something better. Thinking about trying something different in my golf shoes maybe something slip on and more sneaker like

 

[DataDude]

Yes it matters. Golf shoes generally have firmer soles and very little drop. That’s to keep one connected to the ground. Foot to ground forces are quite important for a golf swing.

 

[RandallC]

I wear spikeless golf shoes for traction but I want something I feel comfortable and secure in that fits well. So as long as I can have the needs met - traction, fits right, comfortable I’ll stay with it.

 

[El Rayo X]

I've noticed it most when putting for some reason.
I don't notice too much in full swing, but I also do feel it.

 

[ColdOkieGolf]

I would like to think it matters. I had a pair of FJs and they just felt so stable. It's like they are designed to help you swing rather than working against you. I played one of my better rounds of golf in them. Sadly FJ 13s are too big, but 12s feel like a totally different and slightly too small shoe.

 

[WIB081]

I haven’t noticed it much if any using dunk lows, Nike infinity tours, or Travis Mathew’s. Also was hitting in some off model Jordan’s that had a huge air max bubble lifting my heel more than my dunks do and it went pretty good