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

FootJoy makes phenomenal golf shoes, and they’ll certainly give you the focus needed to get the most out of your game.

The UltraFIT SL golf shoe is the complete package when it comes to summer golfing footwear. These shoes have a spikeless outsole with TPU inserts that offers the wearer excellent traction with the ground when they’re committing to their golf swing.

They’re also coated in waterproof protection to keep the rain at bay, and the Supersoft synthetic uppers will keep your feet feeling sublime all round long.

Most notably, these shoes feature the revolutionary Boa lacing system. All that’s required is for you to slip your foot into the shoe, and twist the dial on the side until the shoe feels right. Then untwist to loosen up again. No more wasting time typing up your laces!

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Coming in close second

Another fantastic shoe offering from FootJoy is the Pro SLX. This shoe features a traditional lacing system and a ChromoSkin leather construction is lightweight, and will have you feeling nimble on your feet as you make your way down the fairway.

The Pro SLX has a very wearable, trainer-like aesthetic, and the soft underfoot spikes make it ideal for wearing both on and off the golf course. The interior is as comfortable as they come, and the StratoFoam cushioning is responsive and provides ongoing relief with every step you take.

This cushioning system give the wearer both medial and lateral support as you move your body through your golf swing, letting you put your bodily momentum into the power of your golf swing.

You can pick up the Pro SLX in four different colour options, plus you can get it equipped with the Boa lacing system if you’re looking to make your game as convenient as possible.

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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.