Choosing the Right Golf Shoes that will Perfectly Fit You

If you are paying much attention in choosing golf equipment such as golf clubs, golf bags, golf balls and apparel, the same attention should also be given when shopping for golf shoes. Even if not all golf courses require you wear them, you still have to have them if you plan on becoming a serious golfer. So here are some valuable tips and information that will hopefully lead you towards choosing the right pair of golf shoes that will perfectly fit your style and improve your game.

Knowing the Spikes
What is really in those spikes? Newbies and non-golfers would always ask that question and to elucidate on that particular query, what the spikes do is to help the golfer plant his feet as he takes a swing, thus preventing him from slipping while taking his shot. And when it comes to selecting the right shoes, it is advisable that you get the ones that have replaceable plastic spikes and not the ones with metal spikes since a lot of golf courses are already banning them because they can really create damage on the greens. What's also good about them is that you can easily replace the spikes when they get damaged instead of buying yourself a new pair of shoes.

Picking the right styles
Styles depend on where you plan to buy your golf shoes. Golf pro stores and other online retailers offer higher end models while the usual sports stores carry the mid to lower-end models. And just like any other shoe that you purchase, it is best that you go for the ones where your feet are most comfortable with. Having them too loose or too tight could spell disaster on the golf course so make sure that your foot has no room to slip and your heel should not lift that much. Get a shoe that is snug and comfortable.

Materials matter
And lastly, picking golf shoes that are made with the right materials that will best fit you is very important as well. Leather golf shoes is an excellent pick as leather provides comfort and durability especially during long periods of use. And if in case you do decide to go for leather shoes, make sure that you also invest a leather treatment lotion that will protect the leather and keep it from wear and tear.

The colors of the shoes may also be a factor for you although this is more of a personal preference. Usually, golfers go for white golf shoes followed by black then brown. There are other golf shoes that come in other colors but these are quite hard to find nowadays. But generally, golf shoes that come in neutral colors are the most widely accepted by pros and amateurs alike as seen by a great majority of golfers wearing them.

Generally, golf shoes range from $45 up to over $250 depending on your source and the brand of course. There are retailers though that offer discounts but be sure that what you are getting comes with good quality since golf shoes are really investments for any golfer regardless of his skill level.

Timmy Bea writes for www.golfgal.ca - Golf News and Commentary from a business woman's perspective.