Don't miss | Shoes for winter golf
A good pair of shoes goes a long way to helping you enjoy your time on the course, but what’s the best pair for winter golf?
Clothing & Footwear
On the podium
The Olympics is a lot of fun to watch, and it’s always fascinating watching the best athletes in their fields compete on the world stage. Which event do you think is the most impressive?
While it’s undoubtedly true that these world-class athletes are extremely talented, they also rely on their equipment to help them get the most out of their performance.
Have you ever considered how every Olympic sport besides swimming requires their athletes to have footwear built to purpose to help them gain the advantage over their opponents?
The shoes make the athlete
When you look at Usain Bolt’s running shoes, you’ll notice the grippy spikes that cover the toe and heel sections of the sole to give him traction when he’s sprinting down the track.
If you take a look at the shoes wrestlers use for their sport, you’ll notice how they’re made of a light mesh to give their wearer full mobility as they grapple with their opponents. The shoes fencers wear have a similar construction that allow them to always be nimble on their feet.
While it may be considered very different to the conventional Olympic sports that were played in ancient Greece long ago, so too does golf require its players to wear footwear built for purpose.
The same applies to golf
It could be a total disaster for a sprinter, wrestler, or fencer to have even the slightest slip on their feet when they’re engaged in their sport, and the same applies to golf.
As we all know, performing a golf shot requires a lot of focus and dedication, and if one of your feet slip on the grass as you’re bringing your club down in your backswing, you’re going to mess up your shot. Some days, all it can take is one bad shot to throw you off your game and put you in a negative mindset.
Another thing to consider is that golf naturally covers a lot of land. While a sprinter makes their way around a track, and a wrestler covers the same area in their arena, golf courses cover thousands of yards, and you can be playing your shots on multiple terrain, including grass, mud, and sand.
You therefore need golf shoes that are up to the task of getting you in the zone and feeling comfy for hours at a time on different kinds of surfaces, and we have just the thing.
First on the podium
Puma makes phenomenal golf shoes, and they’ll certainly give you the focus needed to get the most out of your game.
The Phantomcat Nitro+ golf shoe is the complete package when it comes to summer golfing footwear. This shoe is incredibly light and will have you walking all day long in total comfort. Puma has given the Phantomcat Nitro+ nitrogen-infused foam in the heel, helping your feet feel refreshed with every step.
Perhaps the most fascinating part of this shoe is the sole, when you turn it over you’ll make out the intricate design of the FLEXSPIKE grooves that cover the outsole. There are four unique integrated cleat pads that will give you a solid stance with the ground beneath you whether you’re putting on the green, hitting from the rough, or chipping from the sand.
It’s incredibly practical for golf, and the shoe also looks fantastic. A main colour makes up the bulk of the shoe with contrasting colours featuring on the heel and on the sole of the shoe. Ticking all the boxes, the Phantomcat Nitro+ will undoubtedly serve you well this season.
Coming in close second
Another fantastic shoe offering from Puma is the Avant. This shoe has a relaxed yet comforting design, and is a single colour all-over. Made from a premium full grain leather, the Avant offers both exceptional looks and a comforting sense of feel.
The interior of the Avant benefits from Puma’s EVA midsole. This section provides exceptional cushioning to your feet that’ll keep you feeling fit and up to the challenge at every stage of your game.
A TPU heel clip helps keep your feet secure, and a comfort collar lining makes your feet feel easy to turn at the ankle and heel. The softspikes on the sole of the shoe feature Puma’s Radical Traction Tech that consists of ridges designed to grip the ground tightly when you’re standing firm and moving through your golf swing.
As we’ve hinted at, playing well is a combination of having the right equipment and great personal ability, so whether you’re in need of some new golf shoes or some golf lessons, we’d be happy to help you in the pro shop.
