Golfing Shoes - Fairway to Heaven

Finding suitable golf shoes is likely to become a priority for many Brits over the next few months, as the weather begins to improve and they no longer have to face driving rain on the fairway.

Golf shoes are a must for any serious golfer as they have the capacity to improve your performance significantly by making sure your stance and balance are correct. Here are some things to consider when choosing the pair of golf shoes that are best suited to you:

Traction

Essentially, the overriding objective of most forms of golf shoe is to lessen the likelihood of sliding during the backswing, which can have a big impact on the final destination of your golf ball! As spikes are now not permitted at many courses, most golf shoes are sold with cleats. Therefore it is important to check your local course's rules before taking to the tee in spikes. However if you are looking to purchase a pair with cleats, it is still important to get good quality cleats with many types boasting performance and power enhancing properties. An example of this is Hi-Tec's own CDT technology which not only gives great traction, but is also customisable to the player's game, in order to get maximum grip and create traction with their current swing.

Conditions

It is inevitable that any golfer playing in the UK will run into a rainy day out on the course at some point, and so choosing shoes which offer a degree of water resilience is obviously a good idea. Another consideration will be with the terrain of the golf course that you regularly play at. For example ankle support maybe priority for those playing on courses with steep inclines.

Comfort/Support
Comfort and support is another area in which golf shoes need to excel. There is an awful lot of walking involved when playing golf and having an uncomfortable shoe can cause lapses of concentration and even affect the players stance. Good support can also help prevent injury and keep you on the golf course!

Ultimately, choosing golfing shoes is something which will be dependent on budget, style preferences and the type of course you will be playing on. Hopefully by thinking about the various features mentioned here and by speaking to experts within the field you can make the right decision on your golf footwear.