Do you remember when shoes were so hard and uncomfortable? Usually they included nice big flaps that covered the laces and sharp spikes that were cool-sounding on the asphalt but super uncomfortable to wear. The only difference between the men’s really uncomfortable and ugly shoes and the women’s uncomfortable and ugly shoes was color.
Thank Heaven For Change
Screw-in spikes became a thing of the past. Manufacturers in the ’90s went to soft spikes and more of a “turf-friendly” design for the bottoms of the shoes. They were more comfortable to wear and less damaging to greens. In addition, the design became more and more like a true athletic shoe. Once this happened, the design teams at the different manufacturers really unleashed some cool concepts.
The Similarities
Men and women alike began enjoying shoes that looked like the court or street counterparts and looked sharp, while still remaining functional on the course. There were almost no differences between a men’s and women’s shoe other than the obvious size difference. A good example of this are the Adidas Beacon Golf Shoe. Sleek, clean, and simple — but durable and more comfortable than the old leather loafer styles.
The Differences
Stand back, Jack. There are some serious differences nowadays, and the ladies are getting some seriously “girlie” designs. From the cutest colors to spikes that look more like flowers, the femininity is flagrant. You can just see that favorite lady golfer in your life slip on the Dawgs Spirit Lady Golf Shoes that are like a clog/Croc hybrid. These are supposed to be super comfy and antimicrobial to prevent odor (even though ladies claim their feet don’t smell).
Waterproof? Yes, Please
One of the greatest innovations in the past decades of golf shoe design has been the invention of materials that keep the water out. From Footjoy to Ecco and Sandbagger to Callaway, shoes for both men and women are getting super water-resistant. This way, there are fewer excuses to get your favorite lady golfer to stay with you for the entire 18 holes, even when it is a little damp.
Even Sandals?
That’s right, boys. While this hasn’t caught on too much for the men, there are several styles of golf sandals that the ladies seem to really like. Don’t get me wrong, men enjoy them too — but their friends might give them some guff. Not so with the ladies. So girls, wear your Ladies FootJoy Golf Sandals with pride.
No matter what style you choose, we can all be thankful that shoes are forming to us instead of how we used to have to form to the shoes.
Read all of our Women’s Golf Footwear reviews below:
Not so long ago, if you were a woman looking for a pair of golf shoes, your choices were pretty thin and usually involved a "kiltie" on the front of the shoe. Not so these days. Today, it's possible to find everything from traditional saddle shoes, ...
Whether you're walking 18 holes, riding in a cart, or enjoying a cool beverage at the 19th hole, you won't break any clubhouse dress codes if you do it in the Payson shoe from Sandbaggers. The shoe features a modern styling flair and has been built with some ...
There are two things I have to worry about when wearing sandals golfing: my feet getting sunburned and my sandals getting stinky. Oh, and my golf buddies making fun of my gnarly-looking feet. (That's three things, actually.)
These Palm Springs Ladies Golf Sandals aren't my favorite golf sandals in ...
Golf sandals are a great idea in the summer to give your feet a break and get some cool tan lines on your feet. My first real golf sandals were Bite golf sandals. I say "real" because I've played some rounds in flip flops and Chacos. I wouldn't recommend ...
I'm the guy you want reviewing golf sandals -- I'm a sandal guy. Many of rounds, I've taken ridicule and persecution as I walked up to the first tee sporting my ventilated convertible foot wear. (My friends can be a little snooty when it comes to golf apparel.) The ...
I'm going to classify these shoes under stylish and comfort opposed to performance and durability. And so comfortable they are. When you put these on for the first time, you will be amazed. The shoe feels like it has already been broken in for a ...
Do your feet hurt after a round of golf? Do they stink? Mine do. Gross! Sorry, but I have to give it to you straight. My dogs are not just barking after a round of golf, they smell like they’ve been chasing cats in the rain and getting ...
These shoes come with gems! Callaway has "be-dazzled" the shoe with genuine Swarovski crystals down the side… Oooooooooh! By the way, what are Swarovski crystals? And when did Paris Hilton take up golf?
Let's take a look at the functional parts of the shoe and get ...
Callaway isn't messing around with these golf shoes. This is a premium shoe designed with high performance in mind and some cool features to keep your foot comfortable and healthy in the process. Let's take a look under the hood.
First, I think it's a good-looking shoe. I ...
My grandpappy always said, "You get what you pay for." Grandpappy had a knack for stating the obvious. (He was also fond of saying, "You kids get off of my lawn!" and "Does anybody else hear that buzzing?")
These Climacool Tradewinds are only 20 bucks, and that's because ...
"So ya wanna playya da golffa? You wear-ra da golffa shoe, no? Ahh, I gotta da golffa shoe for you!"
Wow, look at these beautiful Italian-made golf shoes. These look more like you'd see them at a wedding or a fancy luncheon rather than on the golf ...
If you are a fan of Crocs, then you will love these golf shoes. Crocs, of course, are those ugly shoe sandal things that are built for comfort. You see the laid-back outdoorsy folks, hippies, and a few hip doctors sporting ‘em.
These Dawgs are a bit more appealing-looking ...
These shoes get their name from their ability to flip crazy "backside Ollies." Hold on, that's not right. This isn't "ZipSkateboarder.com."
All joking aside, the 360 stands for the 360wrap. This is Adidias' proprietary technology that surrounds your entire foot creating the most stability in ...
This shoe scores above average on my big three when it comes to a golf shoe: Performance, Comfort, and Style. Throw in a relatively good price for a high performance golf shoe, and you have a keeper.
Let's talk comfort first, because I think that's where the Tour ...
These chic Velas look like something the hipsters here in Portland, OR would be wearing around town. This is supposed to be a compliment. (Don't hate the hipsters.) This is a spikeless golf shoe designed for comfort and style probably more than performance on the golf course. ...
These Adidas Beacon Golf Shoes are some of Adidas' economy golf shoes. You're not paying a lot of money here, and like my grandmother used to say, "You get what you pay for."
This shoe is built for durability. They incorporate Adidas' adiWear technology. This is a non-marking ...
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