TRUE Linkswear Game Changer Pro

[SPY ZINGER]

 

TRUE Linkswear

Game Changer Pro

 

 

By now, most all of the shoe manufacturers in golf have their 2015 line-up's available at retail.  2015 has proven itself as The Year of the Shoe.  Manufacturers across the spectrum are producing remarkable offerings and advancements in shoemaking.

 

Founded in 2009, True Linkswear was really born on the internet.  Players across the golf forum communities were going bananas over the ugliest shoe ever made.  Clown shoes, bowling shoes, bedroom slippers, were some of the early descriptors that emerged about this startup shoe company out of Scottsdale.  As ugly as they were, no one cared.  Why?  Many believed they were not only the most comfortable shoe in golf, but the most comfortable shoe ever made.

 

Unorthodox in design, True's were wider than standard shoes so your toes could move freely about the toe box.  They were built on a barefoot platform popularized in the fitness industry featuring “zero-drop.”  This meant your heel and forefoot were the same distance off the ground like they are when you are barefoot.  According to True, and everyone that put them on, this created a more natural stride and connection with the ground during the movements of the golf swing.

 

Over the past six years, True Linkswear has grown into a nice little shoe company.  Like most start-up's, there have been some growing pains, and leadership changes.  However, 2015 has proven to be their strongest shoe line-up to date.  Oh, and they've thrown in a little wrinkle into the mix, they're offering a shoe with changeable spikes.

 

 

Prior to 2015, True Linkswear has only offered a “spikeless” or “fixed-spike” design.  At the 2015 PGA Show, the company unveiled the first pair of removable “spiked” shoes.

 

 

The Game Changer Pro is born after two years in the making and feedback from the professional tours. True Linkswear went back to the drawing board, and developed a shoe that combined everything that worked over the past six years, and the crap that didn't was scrapped.  The focused on the outsole, and developed a product with both stability as well as comfort. 

 

 

True hired a biomechanical engineer and produced a technology they're calling, Perpetual Motion or “P-Motion.”  P-Motion sits in the mid-sole of the shoe and according to True, produces unrivaled comfort, increases power, absorbs shock, improves stability, and enhances balance.  It's a compound in the middle of the shoe that will not form a memory and will provide that out of the box cushion feel every time you put them on.  They even made some clear, see-through windows on the bottom of the sole, so you can visually see the technology.

 

 

This technology was created out of necessity.  You can't take a zero-drop platform, with hardly any material between the ground and your foot, and put traditional spikes on them.  It would create pressure on your foot, and would be uncomfortable.  The result, according to True, is the thinnest, and most flexible spiked shoe in the industry.

 

 

MSRP: $170

 

 

FROM TRUE:

 

Features & Benefits

• INTEGRATED P-MOTION FOR TRUE COMFORT^TM AND STABILITY
• REPLACEABLE CHAMP^TM ZARMA TOUR^TM
• 2-YEAR WATERPROOF
• EVA TRUE COMFORT^TM MIDSOLE
• DURABLE AND FLEXIBLE PERFORMANCE LEATHER UPPER

Key Benefits

• INTEGRATED P-MOTION FOR TRUE COMFORT^TM AND STABILITY
• REPLACEABLE CHAMP^TM ZARMA TOUR^TM
• 2-YEAR WATERPROOF
• EVA TRUE COMFORT^TM MIDSOLE
• DURABLE AND FLEXIBLE PERFORMANCE LEATHER UPPER

Shoe Features

Men, Natural-Motion Technology, Full Leather Upper, 2-Year Waterproof, Black

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bnj4UDVFcZg

[GolfSpy Dave]

Once the grey and gold are back in stock and I'm grabbing a pair of these.

[GolfSpy Barbajo]

Swore I'd never go back to spiked golf shoes, and now you have to show me this....

[Aotearoa_Brad]

I agree with Dave - the grey/gold is the winner of the bunch. I'd wear those in a heartbeat

[jbil8802]

I just checked and it seems that the grey is in stock. I'm very tempted.

[Aotearoa_Brad]

out of stock again, unless you wear a 7.5

[Kenny B]

Yeah, the grey is the way to go. Let me know when they stock a size 12.

[jbil8802]

out of stock again, unless you wear a 7.5

Haha didn't look the far into it. On the bright side I won't be spending $170 right now.

[SPY ZINGER]

Haha didn't look the far into it. On the bright side I won't be spending $170 right now.

Use: teamtrue15 for 35% off until 4/15/15!

[jbil8802]

That coupon code did it. Thanks Zinger. Went with the white/grey/black for now. If I really like them and the grey comes back in stock before the code expires I may end up with two pairs. Grand total with shipping after the coupon code was $117.49.

[SPY ZINGER]

You've got to love a solid coupon code!

[Hula Rock]

Once the grey and gold are back in stock and I'm grabbing a pair of these.

 

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[DailySportsUSA]

They look great, grey/gold combination is the best.

[Kenny B]

Looks like we are all after the same shoe!  Hope they get more than one pair in each size.

[jbil8802]

Mine came in today. Not playing until Monday but I'll test them at out the range tomorrow. Tried them on and walked around the backyard with them. They feel great. I really like the extra room in the toes. They look much wider in that area than the wingtips do but it's not off-putting. I will say that just from trying them on walking around in the backyard they feel a lot different from anything else I've worn before. I definitely feel like my weight is much more on my heels. Hopefully this will be a benefit since my tendency is having too much weight on my toes which causes me to get off balance. I've really been working hard on tempo and balance this year. I'll see how it goes tomorrow and let you guys know.

[SPY ZINGER]

Mine came in today. Not playing until Monday but I'll test them at out the range tomorrow. Tried them on and walked around the backyard with them. They feel great. I really like the extra room in the toes. They look much wider in that area than the wingtips do but it's not off-putting. I will say that just from trying them on walking around in the backyard they feel a lot different from anything else I've worn before. I definitely feel like my weight is much more on my heels. Hopefully this will be a benefit since my tendency is having too much weight on my toes which causes me to get off balance. I've really been working hard on tempo and balance this year. I'll see how it goes tomorrow and let you guys know.

You'll love them! For a guy with a size 4E foot they are a refreshing change. Looking forward to hearing your feedback after having them on course.

[Kenny B]

Mine came in today. Not playing until Monday but I'll test them at out the range tomorrow. Tried them on and walked around the backyard with them. They feel great. I really like the extra room in the toes. They look much wider in that area than the wingtips do but it's not off-putting. I will say that just from trying them on walking around in the backyard they feel a lot different from anything else I've worn before. I definitely feel like my weight is much more on my heels. Hopefully this will be a benefit since my tendency is having too much weight on my toes which causes me to get off balance. I've really been working hard on tempo and balance this year. I'll see how it goes tomorrow and let you guys know.

If you haven't worn Trues before, you will probably feel sore in the Achilles' tendon area. This is normal. You will be stretching that area each time you wear them. Once that tendon gets stretched, they should feel really good. Been wearing Trues for 5 years. I'm curious how the spikes will feel.

[jbil8802]

If you haven't worn Trues before, you will probably feel sore in the Achilles' tendon area. This is normal. You will be stretching that area each time you wear them. Once that tendon gets stretched, they should feel really good. Been wearing Trues for 5 years. I'm curious how the spikes will feel.

Thanks for the heads up. I can definitely see why that would happen. I'll probably spend three hours at the range tomorrow so I'm sure I'll feel it the next day but good to know ahead of time that it will be an adjustment.

[jbil8802]

Spent a few hours at the range today. They are easily more comfortable than any shoes I've worn before. Did feel some light stretching in the Achilles area like Kenny mentioned . Balance was great as they get some weight off the toes. Impressed so far. Playing tomorrow morning so I'll update after that and try to get a few pics.

[SPY ZINGER]

Played all weekend in them, probably the most comfortable TRUEs to date. Surprisingly stable.

[SeeRed]

Have had five (yes, five) pairs of TRUEs so far, and saw a very small photo of this little number in an ad somewhere. "Wait a second!", said I, "That looks like a new offering from True!" And this morning I thought, "I'll bet Zinger has some info on the Forum about these." Low and behold, here it is- and with a coupon code to boot! Saying they're the most comfortable TRUEs to date is big talk, and seals the deal with the coupon code. Can't wait to try them.

[Kenny B]

Use: teamtrue15 for 35% off until 4/15/15!

 

They must have gotten these back in stock.

 

Just ordered True game changer pro Grey/Trophy Gold/White using the coupon code.  Got mine for $110.49.  Thanks Zinger!

[Aotearoa_Brad]

Zinger - do these fit the same as previous Trues? just wondering about sizing...

[Kenny B]

The True website didn't say anything about sizing differences like they did for the wingtips.  I have always ordered Size 12 and they have all fit the same, so I ordered the same this time.  They can always be sent back for free if they don't fit or you don't like them for whatever reason.

[jbil8802]

I played 36 holes with them today (although riding not walking) and I'm extremely happy with them. Great fit, great comfort, and great balance. Well worth the money. I'd have no problem paying the $170 retail for them.

[SPY ZINGER]

Have had five (yes, five) pairs of TRUEs so far, and saw a very small photo of this little number in an ad somewhere. "Wait a second!", said I, "That looks like a new offering from True!" And this morning I thought, "I'll bet Zinger has some info on the Forum about these." Low and behold, here it is- and with a coupon code to boot! Saying they're the most comfortable TRUEs to date is big talk, and seals the deal with the coupon code. Can't wait to try them.

Ha!  Thanks Red!

[SPY ZINGER]

Zinger - do these fit the same as previous Trues? just wondering about sizing...

As far as length, they are the same yes.  I would say these fit just a little narrower than previous TRUE Tours, or Protos.

[SPY ZINGER]

They must have gotten these back in stock.

 

Just ordered True game changer pro Grey/Trophy Gold/White using the coupon code.  Got mine for $110.49.  Thanks Zinger!

No problem, hope you like them, Kenny.

[Kenny B]

Just got mine!!

 

 

The TRUE Linkswear Game Changer Pro has spikes! Tried them on and I would say that they are a little more snug than all of the other Trues that I have had. Not too small, just snug. Seems like my feet are a little higher off the ground. Haven't worn them on grass, so maybe it won't be quite so different when playing.

 

I also think that they will be a little too hot to wear on warm/hot days. Definitely warm. I think they might be perfect next week when I travel to Central Oregon next week for a week of golf. It's supposed to only be in the 50's and somewhat wet.

 

I'll post a more detailed report when I get back. If it's really wet, I will be wearing my Nike Bandon Dunes!!! Best footwear in the cold and rain!

[Aotearoa_Brad]

they sure are good looking shoes Kenny!