Golf Gators Flip Flops

For the more casual set, and those who can’t stand shoes, here’s a different way to play golf.

Sam Snead would have liked these. He occasionally would practice and play barefoot.

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Footjoy Icon Spikeless Golf Shoes”

GolfLocker has the best prices I’ve seen on these Footjoy Icon Spikeless shoes. In some cases, they’re priced at nearly half that of the big box stores. With calfskin detailing, premium full grain leather and two year waterproof warranty, these are the top of the line for Footjoy. They should be comfortable to walk in, too, with the leather covered “dual density PU Fit-Bed; that’s supposed to create a base that more nearly aligns with the natural shape of your foot. I keep looking at spikeless shoes and thinking that’s the way I should go.

Trammel Golf Boots

Footjoy Athletics Spikeless Golf Shoes

Grade: B+

I bought a pair of the Footjoy Spikeless golf shoes on closeout from Golf Locker and think I got a very good bargain. As the name implies, the shoes are devoid of either metal or soft spikes. Instead, the sole is textured with little nibs and bumps which serve to provide some grip

I wouldn’t use these shoes on a wet, or soft day. They just don’t provide enough grip for my tastes. But on a relatively dry day, when the fairways and rough are harder, they in many ways are superior to the spikes—especially when walking, since the bottom surface is more uniform. (And in fact, on the driest of those days, I may take the advice of my loyal reader Martin and just play in athletic shoes.)

Footjoy says that the uppers on these shoes are leather, but they have a distinctively plastic feel. Or perhaps its just that today’s plastics can be made to feel so much like leather. No matter. They’re comfortable enough to walk 18 holes on a hilly course, decently waterproof and (so far) durable.

My only real complaint is that the last (the shape of the footbed and shoe) is a tad bit too narrow through the toe for my tastes. But the front of my foot is very wide, so that’s just a personal thing.

I ordered the shoes from GolfLocker and was very satisfied with the price ($40), service and delivery time. I’ve ordered from them before, and definitely will order from them again. I’m thinking about trying a pair of the higher-end spikeless shoes, like the Footjoy Spikeless Icon shoes.

I think I’m going to take the plunge on these. Golf Locker has the 2009 spikeless FootJoys at half off.

For those of us in climates with seasons, spring golf often offers a hazard in addition to the usual sand and water: mud.

Actually, that’s what you get when you combine sand and water. But I digress.

Bite shoes offers a nice alternative to the traditional golf shoe with its Golf Boot 3.0. Constructed in leather along the lines of a hiking boot, it’s lightweight and set with the full complement of cleats. I’ve owned Bite shoes before and will attest that they’re quite comfortable, so these likely are also. They feature a proprietary croslite ag™ footbed that’s comfortable, ergonomic, anti-microbial, odor resistant, and lightweight, a molded arch for lateral stability, a reinforced heel and toe and a two year waterproof guarantee.

Best of all, they’re currently 50% off.

I’m ordering a pair.

Here’s a deal for you: The Nike Air Max Revive is 50% off at Golf Locker. They’ve got my size: 9.5 wide.