BOA vs. LACES

[Imchas4u]

I am into year 3-4 on a few pair of Adidas Tour 360 EQT's BOA, I love them, holding up just fine, I don't see myself going back to laces.

[BILL LETO]

I would never go back to laces. have had BOA golf shoes for the last 4 years and they fit great and easy to come and off and you can get them spiked or spikeless. Hold up well and a lot of different styles to choose from

[azstu324]

3 hours ago, kovek said:

Elastic laces!! I couldn't be happier with them. They're actually very cheap (around $1-5 each pair depending on quality), they work on any type of shoes and can be adjusted as you want.

 

I've done these on both of my other lace up pairs. It really is the next best thing to the BOA. 

I've also put these on ALL of my Vans and running shoes. They're awesome! 

[Bigman]

Excellent topic! I'm thinking about getting my first pair of BOA's this season. Really enjoyed the helpful feedback.

[Seanzie]

Let’s just say Boa is Badass. Laces can just go away in every shoe. 

[RanMan]

Why is it that only golfers are unable to tie their shoes?  No other sport, okay skiers, use a no tie system. Are golfers incapable, lazy or just can’t tie their shoes. I don’t think so. Give us laces we can do it.

[Gordo5]

I have used boa shoes ever since they appeared on the golf scene. Never had an issue. Love them. I will never buy laced golf shoes again. FYI, I have only purchased FootJoy boa shoes.

[Rob Person]

34 minutes ago, azstu324 said:

Like most here..once you go BOA you never go back! I'm a Puma shoe fan so I've been using their DISC version for the past few years. I have a few pairs that I rotate. 

Happy accident story: one weekend I washed all of my shoes in the washer (OK to do). I then put the first pair in the microwave on low to help dry (NOT ok to do with BOA (perfectly fine with regular laces)). The metal cables in the laces ended up sparking up and melting the plastic coating.. basically destroying the BOA system .. complete McFly moment. I was so mad at myself for ruining a nearly new pair. So then I took to the interwebs looking for tutorials on how to replace the laces and disassemble the DISC system. That was easy.. but finding a new set of BOA laces was proving to be tricky. 

Short story long, my wife has some thick fishing line for some craft stuff. I wanna say 80 or 100 lb test. This stuff worked marvelously! It's very strong, obviously water proof, and even has a little bit of elasticity for better comfort. In fact it's worked so well that I replaced the cables in my other shoes. So far 2 seasons with no issues. 

Just a good DIY hack if anybody needs to replace theirs and needs something that's easily available. They do sell black fishing line too. 

How easy was it to re-wind into the ratchet?

[azstu324]

19 minutes ago, RanMan said:

Why is it that only golfers are unable to tie their shoes?  No other sport, okay skiers, use a no tie system. Are golfers incapable, lazy or just can’t tie their shoes. I don’t think so. Give us laces we can do it.

I think it just boils down to being able to adjust on the go. There are so many different elements that golfers deal with throughout a round. Here in AZ I won't go a round without getting some pebbles, sand, wood chips, etc trapped in my shoes. Many times I've literally been at the ball about to hit, took off my shoe, dumped a pile of sand/rocks out , slid the shoe back on, ratcheted back up and carried on.. in about 3 seconds. Try to do that with laces. Not to mention, it's really nice to just undo the system and keep the laces loose before and after the round. 

So if you want to call convenience, comfort, and efficiency "lazy".. then I'll gladly wear that lazy hat.

Edited March 6 by azstu324

[azstu324]

8 minutes ago, Rob Person said:

How easy was it to re-wind into the ratchet?

It was cake. You just need to cut the laces to the same length. Once inserted, they are kind of pinched into place to prevent from slipping. 

So far they work just like the originals 

[Philly Ray]

I was considering the BOA type shoes recently but I have arthritis in both thumbs (one surgically repaired) so I was a little leery of always tightening and the wire breaking.  From the above contributors, it looks like they really hold up well.  Anyone with thumb problems using the BOAs? Thanks.

[Rob Person]

Alot of our courses here have steep inclines around the greens. My only concern is longevity with too much pressure on the cord and the cloth loops. 

[azstu324]

1 minute ago, Philly Ray said:

I was considering the BOA type shoes recently but I have arthritis in both thumbs (one surgically repaired) so I was a little leery of always tightening and the wire breaking.  From the above contributors, it looks like they really hold up well.  Anyone with thumb problems using the BOAs? Thanks.

I don't have arthritis or thumb problems but my dad does pretty badly. He uses the same shoes and just rolls the side of his hand along the knob and it works great. 

[Philly Ray]

Thanks azstu324 for the tip.  BOAs might be my next pair.

[EnderinAZ]

4 minutes ago, Rob Person said:

Alot of our courses here have steep inclines around the greens. My only concern is longevity with too much pressure on the cord and the cloth loops. 

I have worn out the bottom of two pair of spike less Ecco shoes with the BOM and no issues with the cable used to tighten the shoe. The loops never showed signs of wear. Occasionally I would have to rinse the dust out of the button if I played a particularly bad round and ended up in the desert more often than I would like. 

[RMV]

Have three pair of boa golf shoes and love them. Will never go back! Only problem is somewhat limited in selections. 

[hotchoi]

I have the Adidas BOA and they perform well. However, like the laced golf shoes, you have to tighten them a few times during the round. I also have the spiked Puma BOA shoes.

Bobby Choi

 

 

[tmerick]

2 years with asics gel course duo boas, still kickin

[Pastor Chuck]

I prefer BOA over laces any day! They are easy to use and tighten uniformly every time. I never have an issue with shoes with these as the lacing / tightening system. Love them!

[dbsikirica]

I have had mine for several years and now prefer them to laces, tighter fit , cleaner, better in all aspects 

[DRGOLFe]

I have both FootJoy and Adidas shoes with BOA.  I love them and will try to buy BOA shoes in the future.  They provide a great fit and wear better than laced shoes.  BOA shoes definitely hold their form better over time than laced shoes.

[Golf Dawg]

I’ve had two pair of FJs with BOA for over three years now. I’ve never had an issue with either pair, and love that they’re easy to use and stay snug. 
 

I will only consider discounted shoes with BOA laces now. I’m completely sold!

[Kirk58]

I have some and to those who say they are looking for shoes that come with them you can buy them on Amazon, they are the elasticized laces with a snap closure, not the ones with a tuning knob, you simply pull on the laces and lock them in place, and replace your laces with them.  Love mine, going to buy more for my runners and golf shoes, (4 pairs and counting, 2 spikeless, 1 spiked and 1 waterproof, LOL).  https://www.amazon.ca/LOCK-LACES-Elastic-Shoelaces-48-Inch/dp/B007DLVLAW?pd_rd_w=SL1y7&content-id=amzn1.sym.5227a24c-8e93-45c4-815c-d02346cda8bb&pf_rd_p=5227a24c-8e93-45c4-815c-d02346cda8bb&pf_rd_r=Y3FT5FKA3Q4CH4JZ7091&pd_rd_wg=or2W5&pd_rd_r=5b19253d-fc09-47f0-bd0c-ece369f792ac&pd_rd_i=B007DLVLAW&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_d_grid_rp_0_4_i

Edited March 6 by Kirk58

[Just_the_Chip]

I'm skeptical on BOA's for golf shoes. I have fly fished for almost 3 decades, and I recently went back to Laces on my wading boots. The BOA's internal components would get full of dirt, some rusted, and others became extremely hard to undo. The Other part with BOA's is that there is no give. So once you tighten them, they remain tight with no flexibility, so the shoes would get painful to walk in after a period of time. 

Looking at everyone's responses I may need to make another effect for the BOA system. 

[ChuckZ]

I have both in my rotation of FJ shoes.  My BOAs are probably five years old and are holding up real well.  Of course the BOA apparatus is guaranteed for life. I like the position on the heal on the FootJoy shoes and so easy to operate.  A nice tight fit.  FJ is the only manufacturer that has the BOA on the heel.  Recommend them.     

[DGOhacker]

I had a pair of Ecco with BOA and didn't particularly like them because I could not get the forefoot tight enough for my liking.  I wear spikeless shoes and wear them out about every year to 1-1/2 years.  I have had lace Ecco that were excellent.

After the Ecco wore out I bought 2 pair of Adidas Code Chaos 22, one with laces and one with Boa.  Totally different from the Ecco.  I am able to get the exact tightness that I want, all the way through the forefoot.  I actually prefer the Boa pair over the one with laces with this model.

Heck yeah, if Adidas has a close-out sale on the Code Chaos 23 with Boa, I'd grab two pairs and not look back.

 

 

[Svthelen]

Have used BOAs in my last 2 pairs of golf shoes and love them. Easy, comfortable, and durable. Never have had an issue with them. 

 

[Zeebot]

Once you go BOW you can’t go back. Simply the best invention in shoe history. 
 

[Zeebot]

1 hour ago, Just_the_Chip said:

I'm skeptical on BOA's for golf shoes. I have fly fished for almost 3 decades, and I recently went back to Laces on my wading boots. The BOA's internal components would get full of dirt, some rusted, and others became extremely hard to undo. The Other part with BOA's is that there is no give. So once you tighten them, they remain tight with no flexibility, so the shoes would get painful to walk in after a period of time. 

Looking at everyone's responses I may need to make another effect for the BOA system. 

Chip this is the complete opposite of my experience with the BOA golf shoes. I find them so easy to clean. And they have just the right amount of give where the shoe fits just perfect all the time… so comfortable. In fact I find myself having to tighten them from time to time at towards the end of 18 hole rounds. But you should give it a try.

[hapx]

I am really happy with my BOA's, although I prefer the Ecco (with the Boa on the top) to the Foot Joy (with the Boa on the back).  Multiple seasons do not seem to be an issue (and I am on the course more than 100 times per year).