Dilligaf 247 Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Heard that in the PGA Radio. Marketing or is it really true? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
robertson153 2,414 Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 I can see that. I know for sure different brand of shoes don't fit the same. I usually wear adidas shoes but ordered footjoys, same size and width, footjoys were at least 1/2 size bigger and way wider. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote CobraConnectChallenge3 Link to post Share on other sites
cnosil 14,549 Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Read or heard something similar to this a while ago. I think it is about the structure of the shoe and how the person swings. The tests showed that with the right shoe a person could increase their swingspeed. 2 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* set to 16.5* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 816H1 19* set at 18* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 588 54-14, 58-12 Putter: Ten S Backups: 6330, ER2.2, Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to post Share on other sites
tony@CIC 16,689 Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Read or heard something similar to this a while ago. I think it is about the structure of the shoe and how the person swings. The tests showed that with the right shoe a person could increase their swingspeed. So how does the shoe result in higher swing speeds?? I would think if it does it would have a marginal impact (no pun intended) and probably for pro's more than the typical weekend golfer. Quote Left Hand orientation G410 SFT driver Cobra King F-9 5 wood 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter NX9-HD - 4 Wheel - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Snell MTB-X 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to post Share on other sites
Golfspy_CG2 25,090 Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Interesting thought, previously I might have disregarded it. But having rotated through 6 different styles of shoes over the last year, I can definitely tell they affect my game differently. I'm not sure if there is one right shoe for me all the time, but i know if I'm playing a hilly course or one with lots of slops and uneven lies, I should wear one of my more stable shoes, like the Adidias Tour 360 or Puma Ignite PWAdapt which have a more structured side support than my lighter and more comfortable for walking Puma Sport Grips, they don't offer any real lateral support. 3 Quote TSi2 Kuro Kage 50g R Flex TSi2 16.5 FW with GD AD IZ 6 Shaft G410 FW 7 Alta CB R flex G410 Hybrid 26 degree Alta CB R Flex T100S/T200 Combo 5-7 T100S 8-P T200 TT Black Oynx R Flex SM7 54.08 F 58.12 K Heppler Tomcast ProV1X Play number 12 Link to post Share on other sites
cnosil 14,549 Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 So how does the shoe result in higher swing speeds?? I would think if it does it would have a marginal impact (no pun intended) and probably for pro's more than the typical weekend golfer. Quick google search: http://www.golf.com/equipment/right-golf-shoe-could-grab-you-nine-more-yards Basically it has to do with ground interaction and how that is Impacted by structured or non structured shoes. 2 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* set to 16.5* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 816H1 19* set at 18* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 588 54-14, 58-12 Putter: Ten S Backups: 6330, ER2.2, Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to post Share on other sites
tony@CIC 16,689 Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 That an interesting article. As to the premise I think there are a lot of factors that come into play when selecting shoes such as comfort. To that point I'd give up 9 yds to wear a shoe that is more comfortable since wearing one that isn't would distract me from my game, but that's just me. Note as a disclaimer I have 2 pairs of Hyperflex Ii (which I really like) In my golf shoe rack. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy 4 Quote Left Hand orientation G410 SFT driver Cobra King F-9 5 wood 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter NX9-HD - 4 Wheel - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Snell MTB-X 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to post Share on other sites
MDGolfHacker 7,012 Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Interesting. I didn't think a shoe would matter (besides the ability to grip a surface well). I could use another 9 yards of distance though. MDGolfHacker Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk 1 Quote What's In This Lefty's Bag? Driver: F8 9.5° Project X Even Flow Blue 65g shaft Fairway Woods: F8 3W Project X Even Flow Blue 75g shaft Fairway Woods: F8 5W Project X Even Flow Blue 75g shaft Hybrid: 816H2 19° Irons: MP-20 SEL Project X 5.5 shafts 5-PW MP-20 HMB Project X 5.5 shaft 4 Iron Wedge: Tour Satin RTX 4 Wedges in 52° and 56° 2 Dot Putter: Gray Matter TDP 2.2 32.75" Bag: Three 5 Ball: Z*Star RangeFinder: NX7 Pro Social Media: Facebook: md golfhacker Twitter: @mdgolfhacker Instagram: mdgolfhacker Currently Testing: LX5 Watch Link to post Share on other sites
ED13 294 Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 70% of people wearing the wrong shoe size is probably accurate for any kind of shoe not just golf. Manufacturers produce lasts for the average consumer but most of us are not average. Similar to cars that are designed for people of average height. Short or tall people may not fit comfortably. I wear leather soled dress shoes most days and there are only 2 companies that each have one of many lasts they offer that fit me just right. I learned this by trial and error over the years. We have even fewer options for golf shoes, I have only ever had one pair that really fit well and they fell apart years ago. Sometimes we have to make do with what we can get and make trade offs in comfort, performance and budget. 4 Quote Driver - Callaway Rogue Draw Woods - Callaway Rogue 5 wood Hybrid - Titleist TS2 21 degree Irons - Taylormade P790 5-PW Wedges - Ping Glide 2.0 52-56-60 Putter - Mizuno Black Carbon BC3 Link to post Share on other sites
josmi15 1,723 Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 I tend to think that it's just marketing. I have noticed that FJ and Skechers are different sizes. (Skechers are 1size down difference than my Foot Joys) Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 1 Quote Titleist 917D2 10.5 Mizuno JPX EZ 3W, 14U Cobra Fly-Z Hybrid 18.5 Titleist 816 H1 23 PING G30 5-PW Cleveland RTX 3.0 50/10 V-MG Cleveland RTX 3.0 54/14 V-FG Cleveland RTX 3.0 58/12 V -FG EVNROLL ER-3 Link to post Share on other sites
Zylem 608 Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 I think this is a marketing ploy. I seem to remember an add for a men's dress shoes some year ago that said 70% of people are wearing the wrong size shoe. It could just be a play on that. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny B 23,038 Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Heard that in the PGA Radio. Marketing or is it really true? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy I heard the same broadcast this am. Footjoy promo by Michael Breed, a Titleist/FJ guy. If the shoe fits... you are good to go, IMHO. 3 Quote “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to post Share on other sites
bullldog 1,385 Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 The right shoe is the one that fits your feet the best. period........... Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Edit to add: the period is tongue in cheek. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crest4 8 Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Interesting topic. I find that when I play with my spikes I definitely feel more stability and comfort when swinging. So we should get fit for clubs, now should that apply to shoes as well? I assume so 2 Quote Callaway XR16 Callaway X2Hot 3Deep Callaway X2Hot 3 and 4 hybrids Cobra Amp Cell 5-GW Titleist SM6 54 and 58 SeeMore X2 Link to post Share on other sites
Golfspy_CG2 25,090 Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Interesting topic. I find that when I play with my spikes I definitely feel more stability and comfort when swinging. So we should get fit for clubs, now should that apply to shoes as well? I assume soI guess it makes since. I would never buy shoes online myself without a chance to try them on. Great to see you over here sir!! Hope you stick around and join in some of the great golf talk. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 2 Quote TSi2 Kuro Kage 50g R Flex TSi2 16.5 FW with GD AD IZ 6 Shaft G410 FW 7 Alta CB R flex G410 Hybrid 26 degree Alta CB R Flex T100S/T200 Combo 5-7 T100S 8-P T200 TT Black Oynx R Flex SM7 54.08 F 58.12 K Heppler Tomcast ProV1X Play number 12 Link to post Share on other sites
Crest4 8 Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 I guess it makes since. I would never buy shoes online myself without a chance to try them on. Great to see you over here sir!! Hope you stick around and join in some of the great golf talk. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Thanks man. I am liking what I am seeing so far! I have companies that I will not even look at because I do not like the way they fit my feet. Quote Callaway XR16 Callaway X2Hot 3Deep Callaway X2Hot 3 and 4 hybrids Cobra Amp Cell 5-GW Titleist SM6 54 and 58 SeeMore X2 Link to post Share on other sites
Cbk57 56 Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 I can see this, shoes matter. I spent a lot time in cycling before returning to golf, I wore most recently a cycling shoe that had a carbon fiber foot bed matched to cleats that locked my feet into the peddles. The result was much more efficient power transmission than prior shoes I wore that were softer materials and less efficient than my shoes with carbon fiber soles. Your feet are the interface with the ground through which all of your power must flow. Getting that combination right will make a difference. You have three contact points that have to work together; clubface and ball, hands and club, feet and ground. Get any of those wrong and you will hit more shots. Now I don't know what type of shoes 70% of golfers are using as a baseline but I would agree that shoes matter and you should have the right ones for the way you play and swing. That does not mean everyone should be wearing cleats either though. There are different types of golf shoes and soles. I can see good reasons to be picky about these but it is also really hard to try enough to know the differences. Personally I went with a pair of foot joys from last year on clearance. Simple logic any reputable brand of cleated golf shoes was going to be better for me than non golf shoes. I also know I liked the feeling of a good ground connection and that it worked for my swing. Maybe I get pickier when I have been back in the game longer. Right now I needed a starting point. 2 Quote Driver Taylor Made M2 Ping G 3 wood 14.5 loftPing G hybrid 19Hogan Radial 3-PW(forged circa 1989)Evnroll ER2, Golf bag, old and worn out circa 1989 Link to post Share on other sites
Txmason123 119 Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 2 things First, I wish I knew what the right shoe for me would be, because I would definitely try it out. Second, I hope Bubba Watson's shoes are working, because they are UGLY! My apologies to anyone else wearing them. I'm sure they look good on you. 3 Quote Mizuno JPX EZ driver Taylormade SLDR HL 3 wood Mizuno JPX EZ hybrids 3 & 4 Mizuno JPX EZ Irons 4-G Titleist SM6 Vokey wedge 54.10 Odyssey White Hot Pro V-line putter Link to post Share on other sites
ole gray 16,311 Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Heck mine are like the energizer bunny because they just keep on ticking. I have to change out the spikes ever two or three years but hell that's cheap enough. 3 Quote Callaway Epic Flash 10.5 Driver Callaway Epic Flash 3 hybrid Callaway Big Bertha 2019 4 & 5 hybrid Tommy Armour 845 MAX 6 - GW Irons Cleveland CBX 2 54 Degree SW Cleveland CBX Full-Face Wedge 58 degree Odyssey Arm Lock Putter 42 inch Link to post Share on other sites
No3PuttLaLa 1,947 Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Heard that in the PGA Radio. Marketing or is it really true? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Definitely true. I have worked in the sporting goods industry (sports outside of golf) for quite a while. I was a product line manager of a very well known football cleat brand for five years. If you got any focus group, majority of people do not truly know their foot size and/or width. 90% of people have different sized feet as well. This is why a lot of podiatrists are doing VERY well with their businesses. Wearing an ill fitting shoe can wreak havoc on the tendons, ligaments, muscles and bones in your feet and ankles. Quote Driver: M4 10.5* / Evenflow Blue 6.0 Stiff / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Woods: M6 3W 15* / Evenflow Blue 6.0 Stiff / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Hybrid: M4 Rescue 19* / KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 85g Stiff / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Irons: Z585 4-AW / KBS Tour 90 - Regular +1" / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Wedges: CBX - 56* & 60* / KBS Hi Rev 2.0 - Regular +1" / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Putter: Sigma 2 Tyne 4 Platinum / Superstroke Pistol Ball: Project a Bag: Hoofer 14 Link to post Share on other sites
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