Golf Shoes
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The most under-appreciated piece of golf equipment is unquestionably the golf shoe. 
Golfers will spend hours pondering which sleeve of balls will give them an extra couple yards off the tee, days researching the advantages of a new driver, and months trying to determine what set of irons to buy. Why is it that their shoes are often purchased with little to no forethought? Advancements in materials, fit, and style have practically made a good set of shoes a stroke saver.
When buying a pair of shoes there are six key points to look for:
- Comfort
- Style
- Waterproofing
- Breathability
- Traction
- Price
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The Golf Shoe This is the industry standard, and for good reason: it offers comfort, breathability, water resistance, style, and traction. Style-wise the options are virtually endless. Some of the many options depend on your preference for: - A Waterproof shoe.
- A shoe to wear in colder conditions.
- A lightweight shoe.
- Black, white, or brown shoes.
- Soft spike or metal spikes.
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The Golf Sandal Although they buck convention, in recent years many companies have designed golf sandals for social golfers looking for a more comfortable spike. It's very lightweight and simple: a sandal with spikes. They're cheaper than most golf shoes, but offer a somewhat limited resistance to wet weather. |
The Golf Boot A rare and new version of golf shoe, the golf boot is a waterproof alternative to a shoe. They offer the Arctic golfer traction and warmth in the frigid winter months. They're expensive due to the heavy weatherproof material, as well as pretty impractical for golfers outside of the Great White North. |
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