Golf shoes have been around for a while, but they have been changing every year or season. This is due to players becoming more health-minded and focused on healthy feet during matches. The newer golf shoes are designed with foot comfort and alignment in mind.
Old golf shoes could pin your weight against your foot and not allow it to properly align with the ground. Newer golf shoes have wider toes that fit better in the shoe and health consciousness has permeated into fashion. There are even fashion rules about what feet look good in shoes these days!
This article will talk about how to find the right size for your foot and how to keep your new shoe from hurting your feet as you play.
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Medium fit
Most golf shoes have a taller, more standard height for the golf shoe. A medium height shoe can be worn by people who are five feet or less, five feet to six feet tall, up to where the shoes are on the tight side or long enough.
The shorter height comes in two ways. The first is that most manufacturers add short length putters and longer irons. The second is that some companies add short widths for thinner/ thinner players. Since these shoes usually have thicker soles, they need a longer foot length to hold its position on the ground.
Shortening the shoe can also help with getting your footing. Some say it helps keep their balance better than having solid footing before, but we will talk about that later!
Solidly fitting the shoes is another way to have enough length in your foot.
Loose fit
If you have a tight fit in golf shoes, do not worry about it. Most companies suggest a mid-range width in their shoes, so you do not have to go very wide or very small.
If you have a narrow fit, make sure the shoe is wide enough to stay on your foot except when you put pressure on the bottom of the foot or push up from the top of the foot. The same goes for if the shoe is small or large. If one is big then keep the other one big too!
If you have between a medium and a large size foot, make sure that there is enough space between those sizes to allow for proper fit. A small may be able to fit into a medium, but a medium may not fit into a small.
Too big
If you are wearing a size 9 shoe, your golf shoe should be a size 9.5. If you usually wear a size 11 shoe, then get a size 12 golf shoe.
These sizes are not always consistent across brands, so make sure you find the right fit! Most brands use an inside measurement to determine the size, so make sure your foot is big enough to use that measurement to get the correct sized shoe.
How big your foot is depends on what shape it is in. Some feet are naturally rounder than others, which may affect how much space needs in a shoes. If you have very small or large toes or even no toe at all, then short length shoes can work better than long ones to fit your shape.
Short length shoes can sometimes be hard to put on and off without having to spend some time holding them because they are larger at the front and back.
Too small
If your golf shoe is too small, it can put pressure on your feet, cause dorsiflexion of the big toe, or affect your ability to land properly on a shot.
Too large shoes can put pressure on the back of the heel and/or make you Struggle to stand straight and focus on where you want to shoot. Or, if you are a better ballplayer, then this can help you get that little bit more room for improved foot placement and shot power!
If your shoes are too small, they may also be preventing you from doing other things properly while playing. For example, while shooting the ball they may be preventing you from walking around or doing other things that make you feel good about yourself.
Similarly, if they are not working for you then they may be taking away confidence in yourself which is affecting how I play and what I feel when I play.
Fit too wide
If you are wearing a large, very wide golf shoe, you may risk stress against your foot structures. This may cause your feet to be overstretched, pain and fatigue.
Wider shoes can also push down on the back of your heel. This can be problematic if you have high arches or thin heels. Heavier shoes can put pressure on your mid-foot, causing pain and fatigue.
These types of shoes are a good way to save money as they are less expensive than normal athletic shoes, but still equipped with adequate features like soles and uppers. However, if you have any health issues that affect your foot size or function, these types of shoes may not fit well.
There are ways to fit these shoes if they need to be smaller, such as using narrow places for roomies or taking ones that are too large into exchange stores to find ones that are smaller.
Fit too narrow
If you are wearing a shoe that is too narrow for your foot, you run the risk of stress on your coffin bone. Narrow shoes can hinder your movement and put pressure on your toes and feet.
This can lead to pain or discomfort, especially if the shoe is thin. If the shoe is thick, it may prevent you from moving properly which could lead to other problems.
Many golfers complain about shoes being too small or not being hard enough. A bottoms up golf shoe should be firm but not so hard that it becomes painful. If it was too soft, it would be comfortable and easy to forget was was wearing because it would be “fade tolerant”!
If you spend a lot of time complaining about fit and wear of golf shoes, then buy yourself a pair of leather sandals! They will last you for years if you keep working at them with getting them on and off and playing in them.
Arch support
If you have very low feet, the next piece of golf clothing you should get is some shoe support. Most shoes lack support in the front and/or rear of the foot, making it feel like your feet are floating in a swimming pool of air.
This is not a good thing! Without enough support, your feet can become stressed, which can lead to heal pain and other problems.
To get more foot support, try wearing furry or fuzzy footwear or footwear with thick soles. The leather may also help hold its shape better when you walk, which adds more relief when standing on your feet for long periods of time.
Arch supports are also available asFootwears . These are typically made out of rubber or cloth and are placed on the inside of the foot to give added support.
Heel hold
Most golf shoes have a heel hold feature. This allows you to keep your foot held at the right angle during your swing. This keeps your feet from moving forward or back as you apply force on the ball.
How the heel hold feature works is that when you place your weight on it, it gives you a slightly padded feel as you walk. This helps prevent stress on your feet and toes while walking around.
This feature should not be used when shoe shopping. We can think of our selves as someone who wears high heels often, so we know what it feels like when they are not sitting well. When buying new shoes, do not rush to add the heel hold feature because it may be more expensive or heavier than what you are currently using.
Instead, look for shoes that are good at being lightweight and comfortable without being light and comfortable.