Golf shoes??

newindublin · 03-10-2018 9:54pm

Redriddick wrote: »

How waterproof are the sketchers though

Waterproof.

The only difference is how high the profile is on the shoe. Walking through high wet grass with a low profile shoe your socks could get wet and eventually your feet.

Otherwise I would be comfortable standing in a puddle that doesnt go over my shoe top. Have done so on a few wet days

prawnsambo · 04-10-2018 9:14am

Redriddick wrote: »

How waterproof are the sketchers though

Bear in mind that no shoe remains waterproof if you don't treat them regularly.

Charlie Charolais · 04-10-2018 9:24am

Redriddick wrote: »

Hi lads. I'm on the hunt again as my shoes are letting in water. I need something for the wet winter ahead. Looking at the boa fitting system. What do ye recommend??

Hi,
avoid boa at all costs,
I was in a golf shop looking at shoes, as the FJ rep was present, I asked him was there an issue with boa, he said no, never. I bought them, the boa failed on my left shoe 2 months later, I contact FJ and the they have a readymade kit available, i.e. there are lots of problems, I couldn’t repair them so I had to leave them to a golf club, courier pick them up, take them to UK, returned repaired, from my 1st call to FJ to repaired shoe took 13 weeks!!
guess what, the other shoe stopped working last Sunday morning as I togged out for my comp
never boa again

RoadRunner · 04-10-2018 9:38am

Redriddick wrote: »

How waterproof are the sketchers though

Actually mine have been great. Worst conditions I was in was going out in heavy rain about a month ago. Was bad enough that the course was closed down due to flooding. We played 1-4 and then the course was closed. The sketchers were dry after nearly an hour of the worst possible conditions for shoes.

Redriddick · 04-10-2018 3:24pm

Thanks guys.....Looking like the sketchers so

ronnie3585 · 04-10-2018 11:44pm

I've Ecco gore-tex and find them superb. Going into my third winter with them and they're holding up extremely well.

higster · 05-10-2018 5:50am

Charlie Charolais wrote: »

Redriddick wrote: »

Hi lads. I'm on the hunt again as my shoes are letting in water. I need something for the wet winter ahead. Looking at the boa fitting system. What do ye recommend??

Hi,
avoid boa at all costs,
I was in a golf shop looking at shoes, as the FJ rep was present, I asked him was there an issue with boa, he said no, never. I bought them, the boa failed on my left shoe 2 months later, I contact FJ and the they have a readymade kit available, i.e. there are lots of problems, I couldn’t repair them so I had to leave them to a golf club, courier pick them up, take them to UK, returned repaired, from my 1st call to FJ to repaired shoe took 13 weeks!!
guess what, the other shoe stopped working last Sunday morning as I togged out for my comp
never boa again

Opposite experience here. FJ DNA 2’s BOA for 3 years and are excellent. Comfy, dry, no messing with laces too lose/tight...if they were more discrete I’d look for normal shoes with the BOA...have had no treatment so have my doubts they will get through this winter but going to hang onto them as long as possible.

gman127 · 05-10-2018 7:16am

prawnsambo wrote: »

Bear in mind that no shoe remains waterproof if you don't treat them regularly.

What kind of treatment should be done to help shoes last longer / remain waterproof???

Tilikum17 · 05-10-2018 10:10am

There’s a sale on the Nike store at the moment for some shoes. I know a pair I’ve been looking at for ages ‘lunar command 2 are €83 (usually €120)

fred funk }{ · 05-10-2018 10:27am

gman127 wrote: »

What kind of treatment should be done to help shoes last longer / remain waterproof???

Regular treatment of dubbin will keep the leather supple and water proof because if it drys out it will crack and leak water.

charlieIRL · 05-10-2018 11:27am

prawnsambo wrote: »

Bear in mind that no shoe remains waterproof if you don't treat them regularly.

What’s the best to treat them with to help keep them waterproof?
I use a leather cleaner on mine but wouldn’t mind helping keep them waterproof.

Redriddick · 05-10-2018 4:11pm

Tilikum17 wrote:

Thereâ€™s a sale on the Nike store at the moment for some shoes. I know a pair Iâ€™ve been looking at for ages â€˜lunar command 2 are â‚¬83 (usually â‚¬120)

Extra 20% off with NJOY20

Redriddick · 05-10-2018 4:13pm

Went for the nike lunar control 2 boa. Couldn't go wrong for the money 78 delivered

Glebee · 01-04-2019 1:06pm

Was stuck for a pair of winter golf shoes at the end of jan just so picked up a pair of Slazenger V100s from Sports Direct in store. They were around 50 euro and found them very comfy for the price. Noticed on Saturday that they have a bloody great crack where they bend when your walking, anyone any experience with Sport Direct. Surely no matter how cheap a pair of shoes are they should last more than 2 months and were not hacked?

newindublin · 01-04-2019 1:28pm

Glebee wrote: »

Was stuck for a pair of winter golf shoes at the end of jan just so picked up a pair of Slazenger V100s from Sports Direct in store. They were around 50 euro and found them very comfy for the price. Noticed on Saturday that they have a bloody great crack where they bend when your walking, anyone any experience with Sport Direct. Surely no matter how cheap a pair of shoes are they should last more than 2 months and were not hacked?

50 euro for golf shoes is pretty cheap, I am not shocked they cracked. Did you keep your receipt? Sometimes there is a warranty for a year or so on waterproofing.

I paid more for my Sketcher Go Golf Pro shoes, but so far super comfortable and very dry with a full year of use including a lot of winter golf. They came with 1 year warranty also. I am not sure if that is manufacturer or McGuirks but the sales guy told me to hold onto my receipt for a year and if anything went wrong with them they would replace them.

Glebee · 01-04-2019 1:37pm

newindublin wrote: »

50 euro for golf shoes is pretty cheap, I am not shocked they cracked. Did you keep your receipt? Sometimes there is a warranty for a year or so on waterproofing.

I paid more for my Sketcher Go Golf Pro shoes, but so far super comfortable and very dry with a full year of use including a lot of winter golf. They came with 1 year warranty also. I am not sure if that is manufacturer or McGuirks but the sales guy told me to hold onto my receipt for a year and if anything went wrong with them they would replace them.

I know they were cheap and that why I bought them.:):):):)
Needed a cheap pair as stand in for my Footjoys but surly 2 months (maybe 12 outings max) is talking the piss. I had actually started to wear the cheap pair more than the Fjs as I found them nicer for some reason...:o:o
Paid by card so have a bank statement so will try to get a new pair.

youcancallmeal · 01-04-2019 6:11pm

Coming into warmer hopefully dryer weather now and I'm looking for a recommendation on comfortable pair of shoes. I've a pair of waterproof Callaway shoes that get very warm if it's not wet. Got them for about 60euro on sportsdirect actually, they've been great over the winter

davegilly · 02-04-2019 9:19am

No shoe is as comfortable as the Skechers IMO. I've tried a few other but the skechers are in a league of their own for comfort. Waterproof as well - unless you are walking in long wet grass a lot, as unfortunately I have to do during most rounds looking for a ball

My pair have split along the sole at one side though after about 12 months use. They are still perfectly usable but I would have expected them to last a bit longer. Having said that, I will be getting a new pair of Skechers as the comfort is insane.

Glebee · 02-04-2019 9:58am

davegilly wrote: »

No shoe is as comfortable as the Skechers IMO. I've tried a few other but the skechers are in a league of their own for comfort. Waterproof as well - unless you are walking in long wet grass a lot, as unfortunately I have to do during most rounds looking for a ball

My pair have split along the sole at one side though after about 12 months use. They are still perfectly usable but I would have expected them to last a bit longer. Having said that, I will be getting a new pair of Skechers as the comfort is insane.

Sketchers are unreal alright comfort wise, nothing comes close imo as well

Mantis Toboggan · 02-04-2019 10:24am

Any particular type of sketchers or are they all similar?

Seems to be a big variance in the prices.

GreeBo · 02-04-2019 1:07pm

The secret to your shoes not falling apart is to have more than one pair and to alternate them to allow them to dry fully.
Even when the course is dry your feet will wet the shoes from the inside and you need to allow them to dry.

You also need to clean and ideally apply some sort of polish/conditioner to them to help them last and not crack. Cracking comes from being brittle due to how they dried out.

prawnsambo · 03-04-2019 10:54am

Redriddick wrote: »

Went for the nike lunar control 2 boa. Couldn't go wrong for the money 78 delivered

How are those going for you? Interested in getting them myself and would appreciate a review of how they've worked out after six months or so.

fearruanua · 03-04-2019 4:25pm

Just an FYI. it might have been posted here before so apologies if it has but it's worth having a look in Tk Maxx if your looking for golf shoes. First time i'd seen golf shoes in tk maxx. I spotted these last week. They were €69.99

Sorry can't get the pic working. anyway they were Ecco cool gore tex golf shoes. retailing in most places for about €200

Raging that they were too small for me.

Glebee · 03-04-2019 5:46pm

Glebee wrote: »

Was stuck for a pair of winter golf shoes at the end of jan just so picked up a pair of Slazenger V100s from Sports Direct in store. They were around 50 euro and found them very comfy for the price. Noticed on Saturday that they have a bloody great crack where they bend when your walking, anyone any experience with Sport Direct. Surely no matter how cheap a pair of shoes are they should last more than 2 months and were not hacked?

Sports Direct replaced them. Any tips to help stop these going the same way? Although hopefully ill be wearing my summer golf shoes a bit more now.

prawnsambo · 03-04-2019 6:44pm

Glebee wrote: »

Sports Direct replaced them. Any tips to help stop these going the same way? Although hopefully ill be wearing my summer golf shoes a bit more now.

Dubbin is good for waterproofing, but not 100% for preventing drying out and cracking. I've heard petroleum jelly (vaseline) is good for keeping leather supple. I'm assuming they're leather which is possibly an incorrect assumption.

Edit: Looked them up there and yes, they are synthetic uppers. Might still try the vaseline approach, but you'd know immediately if the material is absorbing it or not.

TitianGerm · 03-04-2019 7:47pm

youcancallmeal wrote: »

Coming into warmer hopefully dryer weather now and I'm looking for a recommendation on comfortable pair of shoes. I've a pair of waterproof Callaway shoes that get very warm if it's not wet. Got them for about 60euro on sportsdirect actually, they've been great over the winter

I bought a pair of Footjoy DNA for around €110 at the start of last year. Really good shoe and held up very well so far.

Probably going to get a pair of Footjoy Flex for the summer this year. Look to be a nice light breathable shoe and use the DNAs for the wet days then.

Redriddick · 04-04-2019 11:12am

prawnsambo wrote:

How are those going for you? Interested in getting them myself and would appreciate a review of how they've worked out after six months or so.

Have to say I'm impressed. Going great, played every Sunday since I got em more or less. Comfy enough and keep out the rain.

slingerz · 04-04-2019 11:15am

how do people find the sketchers fit? looking for new shoes and these seem to be the most popular for comfort

newindublin · 04-04-2019 12:02pm

slingerz wrote: »

how do people find the sketchers fit? looking for new shoes and these seem to be the most popular for comfort

+1 for most comfortable shoes on the market, bar none.

davegilly · 04-04-2019 12:59pm

newindublin wrote: »

+1 for most comfortable shoes on the market, bar none.

Totally agree. I only paid €79 in a clearance for new stock. Had FootJoys before that and they were comfy but the Skechers are in a different league of comfort.

Pixied · 04-04-2019 1:11pm

I've just bought some FJ Embody, with the FJ white wax tin for upkeep.

Does it help to treat or use some kind of protector spray on the shoes before first use?

If so, any recommendations?

Thanks.

kopkidda · 04-04-2019 1:30pm

I have 3 pairs on the go, black speith 2 UA for the winter, very comfortable and very waterproof.

A white pair of footjoy dryjoy tour and a new pair of all black Nike Lunar Control Vapor 2 for the summer.

Last summer used the footjoy dryjoy but were too heavy and hot in the summer so hoping the Nike help me out, got a great price on ebay for a pair.€40.

prawnsambo · 04-04-2019 1:53pm

Pixied wrote: »

I've just bought some FJ Embody, with the FJ white wax tin for upkeep.

Does it help to treat or use some kind of protector spray on the shoes before first use?

If so, any recommendations?

Thanks.

If they are leather uppers, dubbin is great for waterproofing. But I've also heard that vaseline is excellent for keeping the leather supple. The problem is that modern central heated houses will dry out the leather over time and that's exacerbated by getting wet and then drying out which leaches the oils from the leather. If you warm the shoes up first with a hairdryer, you'll get better absorption of the wax or vaseline.

davegilly · 04-04-2019 3:25pm

I always put mine on a radiator when I get home to dry them properly. That's probably why the split!

Panrich · 04-04-2019 3:38pm

I have an old pair of Etonic golf shoes that have always been my go to for comfort. I've had several others but always go back to these again.

prawnsambo · 11-04-2019 9:39am

Redriddick wrote: »

Have to say I'm impressed. Going great, played every Sunday since I got em more or less. Comfy enough and keep out the rain.

I ordered a pair, but had to exchange them for a pair of Adidas Adipower boost instead. The Nikes were far too tight around my foot - not a Boa problem, just generally, so they weren't for me. Just a heads up for anyone else buying Nike; the sizing is larger than standard. I take size 8, but Nike would be 7.5.

Mantis Toboggan · 12-04-2019 8:03am

Any thoughts on spiked vs spikeless?

prawnsambo · 12-04-2019 9:00am

Mantis Toboggan wrote: »

Any thoughts on spiked vs spikeless?

I'll let you know after the weekend.

I like the idea of spikeless. Easier to clean and certainly shouldn't matter in the summer. The pros seem to be going that way.

Hoboo · 12-04-2019 9:07am

Mantis Toboggan wrote: »

Any thoughts on spiked vs spikeless?

Spikeless for me in the summer playing on links. Use spiked oct-march purely for safety and added robustness/waterproofing.

If I'd a choice I'd wear spikeless all year. Pros don't see much rain.

billy3sheets · 12-04-2019 1:40pm

Mantis Toboggan wrote: »

Any thoughts on spiked vs spikeless?

I don't think I will ever buy spikes again. When the grass is wet they tend to clog up and have no grip.
Spikeless are easy to clean and provide enough grip in most conditions. Most shoes only last 2 seasons and are usually leaking by the time the spikes are worn out.

Hoboo · 12-04-2019 5:17pm

billy3sheets wrote: »

I don't think I will ever buy spikes again. When the grass is wet they tend to clog up and have no grip.
Spikeless are easy to clean and provide enough grip in most conditions. Most shoes only last 2 seasons and are usually leaking by the time the spikes are worn out.

Good point.... only slips I've had are in winter on parkland for that reason. But spikeless in rain? I wear pro sl spikeless and I wouldn't dare.

youcancallmeal · 12-04-2019 9:01pm

I got the skechers go golf elite v.3 during the week. Wore them for the first time this evening for 9 holes. They were okay, not as amazingly comfortable as I hoped they might be. The soles are great, very comfortable indeed but heels were at me and I'd say I would be close to blisters had I played 18. Hopefully they will improve after a few more rounds

GreeBo · 13-04-2019 1:54pm

billy3sheets wrote: »

I don't think I will ever buy spikes again. When the grass is wet they tend to clog up and have no grip.
Spikeless are easy to clean and provide enough grip in most conditions. Most shoes only last 2 seasons and are usually leaking by the time the spikes are worn out.

If your shoes are leaking after 2 years you are buying the wrong waterproof shoes or not treating them properly.

Mantis Toboggan · 13-04-2019 8:45pm

In the end went for the skechers go golf pro v3. €90.00 in American golf. They've got spikes, didn't trust the spikeless to give enough grip in the winter on a parkland course. Out in the morning so will see how they go.

Mantis Toboggan · 14-04-2019 8:11pm

Mantis Toboggan wrote: »

In the end went for the skechers go golf pro v3. €90.00 in American golf. They've got spikes, didn't trust the spikeless to give enough grip in the winter on a parkland course. Out in the morning so will see how they go.

As expected very comfortable, good grip and very stable. Not mad on the design but it's a minor point.

prawnsambo · 14-04-2019 8:16pm

prawnsambo wrote: »

I'll let you know after the weekend.

I like the idea of spikeless. Easier to clean and certainly shouldn't matter in the summer. The pros seem to be going that way.

Well it wasn't the best weather, but the shoes were as good as any for grip. But they are unbelievably comfortable for walking. Like walking on little clouds.

billy3sheets · 15-04-2019 10:22pm

GreeBo wrote: »

If your shoes are leaking after 2 years you are buying the wrong waterproof shoes or not treating them properly.

Really?
I've bought Skechers a couple of years ago and got almost 2 years (~100 rounds) waterproof from them but now tops are coming away from the sole. Might wear them on dry days for a while. Any other brands I've used didn't even last that long.
As regards not treating them properly, I generally let them dry out naturally in my shed or even outside if it's not raining.I use an air hose to clean them or a brush if that's not working. I don't treat them in any other way - should I?

fred funk }{ · 15-04-2019 11:06pm

billy3sheets wrote: »

Really?
I've bought Skechers a couple of years ago and got almost 2 years (~100 rounds) waterproof from them but now tops are coming away from the sole. Might wear them on dry days for a while. Any other brands I've used didn't even last that long.
As regards not treating them properly, I generally let them dry out naturally in my shed or even outside if it's not raining.I use an air hose to clean them or a brush if that's not working. I don't treat them in any other way - should I?

You should give them a coat of dubbin or some leather protector.

GreeBo · 16-04-2019 7:52am

billy3sheets wrote: »

Really?
I've bought Skechers a couple of years ago and got almost 2 years (~100 rounds) waterproof from them but now tops are coming away from the sole. Might wear them on dry days for a while. Any other brands I've used didn't even last that long.
As regards not treating them properly, I generally let them dry out naturally in my shed or even outside if it's not raining.I use an air hose to clean them or a brush if that's not working. I don't treat them in any other way - should I?

If they are not goretex then waterproofness needs to be maintained by the user via some sort of conditioner... just letting then dry naturally isn't enough, you need to replace what is being lost.

If they are separating then either it's because the uppers dried out and cracked or they are just dodgy.

A pair of black leather work shoes wouldn't fall apart after 2 years and they would cost considerably less.

Goretex based shoes for me everytime... then you are just maintaining the outer for aesthetic reasons... the waterproofness is mechanical rather then chemical... if you will.

prawnsambo · 16-04-2019 8:48am

GreeBo wrote: »

If they are not goretex then waterproofness needs to be maintained by the user via some sort of conditioner... just letting then dry naturally isn't enough, you need to replace what is being lost.

If they are separating then either it's because the uppers dried out and cracked or they are just dodgy.

A pair of black leather work shoes wouldn't fall apart after 2 years and they would cost considerably less.

Goretex based shoes for me everytime... then you are just maintaining the outer for aesthetic reasons... the waterproofness is mechanical rather then chemical... if you will.

If it's a leather upper, it depends how it's attached to the sole. Usually stitching and/or glue. Getting wet and not getting fully dry will eventually rot the stitching and undermine the glue.

Golf shoes??

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