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Womens Golf Shoes – To Spike Or Not To Spike
Deciding whether or not to get spikes on your next pair of womens golf shoes is an important decision, but it need not be a difficult one. There are a number of reasons that support purchasing golf shoes with spikes. Whether or not you ultimately opt for spikes, there are a number of options available to you, on either side. So read on to determine what is best for you, then go out and get shoes that will make you happy!
Why spikes? Golf spikes originated to help give traction to your stance. It’s important to have a solid stance, feet planted confidently. But something like wet grass can easily disrupt this, causing a shift in your swing and, generally, an unfavorable result in the outcome of your stroke. Enter metal golf spikes. They protrude down into the turf, solidifying a sturdy stance for the golf swing.
For years, these golf spikes were made of metal, in both men’s and womens golf shoes. But now, with manufacturing techniques improving dramatically over the past twenty years, soft spikes have made a huge surge. These shoes offer similar traction but do far less damage than metal spikes, and are easier to wear and maintain. (They also sound far more pleasant when walking on asphalt). They are also great for those that like to walk and don’t always ride a golf cart.
There are also a number of womens golf shoes that are spike-less. These are specially designed to provide optimum traction without damaging the green, which is one of the reasons that metal spikes were replace with plastic spikes as well. While these spikes to provide grip to the golfer, they do considerable damage to the surface of the golf course, which has a negative affect on all golfers who play there.
So, if you’re in the market for a set of new women’s golf shoes, you’ll need to decide whether you’re getting spikes or not, and if you are, whether they will be metal or plastic. Many courses do not allow metal spikes, so make sure you know your course’s rules before you purchase a new pair of shoes. And most importantly, try them on to make sure you’re comfortable with whatever you are getting.
Womens Golf Shoes – What To Look For
There are a number of factors you should consider when selecting a pair of womens golf shoes and heading out to the golf course. Several elements and choices make up the different shoe choices available. These include style, spike or no spike, spike type, price, brand, size, and price.
With so many factors at play, it can be hard to know which pair to select. Take it one step at a time. First, you’ll want to determine whether or not you want spike bottomed golf shoes. Spikes on the shoes are a classic way of maintaining a solid stance for your swing. Traditionally, spikes were made of metal. But anymore, spikes are almost always hard rubber or durable plastic. Most golf courses now have rules against metal spikes, so if you do choose spikes make sure they are allowed on the courses you frequent.
Style is another important factor. Will you be choosing more traditional womens golf shoes, in the saddle shoe or wing-tip style? Or will you go with a more contemporary look? From canvas to leather to modern athletic style, there is a very wide range of styles available today.
Make sure, as with spikes, to check on your golf course’s rules for shoes. Some upscale courses have rules barring athletic shoes. This may have to do with the molded rubber soles these shoes have, but it may also have to do with style and appearance of prestige. In, shoes that look too much like “street” shoes, even if they are made specifically for golf, may not be the best option.
Then there is size. As with any other shoe, you need womens golf shoes that fit you correctly. Too loose can make the shoe flop on your foot and cause you to stumble. Too tight can pinch and constrict your feet. Any size at the wrong cut can give you blisters. None of these are good, so try on shoes before you buy them.
And finally, price and brand. There are a number of brands out there selling women’s golf shoes, and because they are athletic, most of them are somewhat expensive. Try on first to make sure the price is worth it. When you find the right pair, enjoy them!