Category: Apparel
Golfers face a problem that is unique in sports. In the absence of uniforms, golfers must find apparel that not only are practical, but also good looking. All of the best courses still have dress codes. Fortunately, there are a large number of fine manufacturers to choose from. including Ashworth, Nike, Callaway, Bobby Jones, Fidra, Ping, Adidas, Greg Norman, and Tehama.
Adidas ClimaCool Flylite Golf Shoes
Adidas ClimaCool Flylite Golf Shoes
For those hot, sweaty summer days, Adidas offers the ClimaCool Flylite Golf Shoes. Designed for breathability, they feature a synthetic mesh upper, ventilation holes and moisture wicking.
Needless to say, they’re not in the least bit waterproof.
They’re also designed to be lightweight, which appeals to the walker in me. The midsole also offers something called adiPrene, which is supposed to improve response in the footbed, for better weight transfer and balance.
These are on my short list for purchase this summer.
Under Armour Heat Gear Gloves
Under Armour has branched out of football and workout gear to golf. Their new Heat Gear glove is designed to offer moisture and temperature management.
I have to admit, I was a little confused about the name. “Heat Gear” to me sounds like cold-weather gloves. But after a little research, I found that their cold weather stuff is called “Cold Gear.”
Very original, that.
Nike Dri-Fit UV Tech Shirts
The Nike Dri-Fit shirts combine moisture management with a material that provides an SPF-30 sun protection. Plus, you can get one in Tiger’s “Victory Sunday” red.
Bite Golf Trekker Shoes
BITE Golf Trekker Spikeless - Aztec / Wheat / Black
The Bite Golf Trekker spikeless shoes are designed to be an all-in-one solution to golf travel. Not only can you wear these on your day trips; you also can use them on the course, thanks to the strategically placed, angled lugs that offer traction both on the course, and on the trail
I wish I had a pair of these when I took the family to California last summer. I could have saved packing the extra shoes.
Bite Golf Boot
A couple of background thoughts:
A couple of years ago I bought a pair of Snake Eyes branded golf shoes manufactured by Bite Golf. They were on sale, and I liked the way they fit. And after wearing them on the course, I liked the way they felt when I walked the course, too. They’re made of a sort of neo-leather, however, and get a bit hot on the feet, so I mostly wear them in the spring.
Then there were the Adidas Mudskipper golf boots that I saw online a couple of years ago, but was never able to find at a retailer. They looked like the perfect thing for a Michigan spring. But
Then I accidentally ran across these Bite Golf boots when looking online for information about the new Callaway HX Bite balls.
These look like they might do the trick for that early spring league I’m playing in. They’ve got a waterproof exterior and a waterproof liner. The collar and tongue are well padded—I could tuck my pants in when its muddy. And they’ve got all the usual golf shoe features, like FastTwist spikes, traction teeth and lateral support.
