JP Balajadia Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 My friends and I play ~100 rounds a year and walk most rounds. If an average round of golf is 5 miles of walking that is 500 miles of use on your golf shoes. I play with recreational and competitive runners that swap out running shoes every 200-300 miles of wear and wondered if anyone has found suggestions on how much mileage to put on golf shoes before they start to lose their grip/structure/comfort? My shoes are 2-years old and in good shape (exterior) even though by my calculations I should have well over 500 miles of walking on them (I swap out wet weather shoes and a third pair that are spikeless). Any thoughts on how often to swap out shoes for comfort, and if this has any effect on performance? GolfSpy_APH, Shrek74, BallsLeon and 3 others 6 Quote Dr: TM Stealth Plus 10.5 3W: TM Stealth 3H: TM Sim 4I - PW: TM P7MC 50/56/60: Cleveland RTX Zipcore Putter: Scotty Cameron Special Select 1.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GolfSpy_APH Posted September 17, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 17, 2023 I have a tough time throwing out and of my golf shoes. I do normally get a new pair each season, but often rotate around. My current go to footjoys are probably at the 100 round mark now and are good, I will be changing out the insole however other than that they still perform. Part of my issue is they are my best wet weather shoe and since I essentially only play early mornings I it is wet and damp so my mesh shoes just don't cut it. cnosil, GaDawg, hoppman and 9 others 11 1 Quote as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP Balajadia Posted September 17, 2023 Author Share Posted September 17, 2023 I play FJ Dry-Joys for my wet weather shoes…probably 4 years old and still in great shape and still very waterproof. My dry weather gamers are soft spike Adidas which are still supportive , it I’ve noticed the material in the heel cup starting to deteriorate probably from the twisting motion that the golf swing requires. It’s a much different wear pattern than my running shoes. The exposed leather in the heel cup is starting to wear through my socks, so probably going to buy a new pair and track over time, with number of rounds played to see when this becomes a noticeable issue. Tim McCarthy 1 Quote Dr: TM Stealth Plus 10.5 3W: TM Stealth 3H: TM Sim 4I - PW: TM P7MC 50/56/60: Cleveland RTX Zipcore Putter: Scotty Cameron Special Select 1.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No3PuttLaLa Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 I’m in the shoe business and shoes are by the dozen for me, however, when I find a pair to game that are comfortable… I wear them until they either aren’t water proof anymore or they start causing blisters. I am also a bit of a diva and swap shoes based on my outfit. My gamers right now though are ASICS Gel Course Duo BOA and they are hands down the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn golfing. Shlax, Shrek74, GolfSpy_KFT and 3 others 6 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlconnolly11 Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 I typically stick with spikeless, so I tend to keep mine for yardwork and other uses even after I buy new ones for golf. After that, I use them til the soles fall off. Quote Cobra AMP Cell Driver Cobra Aerojet 3 Wood Cobra LTDx 3 Hybrid Cobra LTDx 5-GW Irons Tour Edge 52,56, 60 Odyssey White Hot #4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillRowland Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 Hi, I play early mornings with heavy dew. And on normal days my home course is a bit on the wet side anyways. This obviously calls for water tight shoes. I am currently using three pairs (normally two) of Foot Joy Classic, spikeless. They are not “water proof” but are guaranteed to be “weather proof” for two years. Well, one pair came up short and started to leak after one year. I returned it to Foot Joy and received a replacement pair “no questions” asked!. Hence I am swapping out three pairs; brown, black & white. I play between 100 and 80 rounds a year and 85% of it is walking. Shrek74, Golf2Much and Tim McCarthy 3 Quote Driver, Callaway, 13.5 degrees, Bassara Lite shaft Fairway Wood - Callaway Great Big Bertha 5 Wood Shaft Accra FX Gen 3 - Pured Hybrid - Mizuno JPX-923 Fli Hi Hybrids, Shaft Accra FX Gen 3 - Pured Irons - Mizuno JPX 923 Hot Metal HL Irons, Shaft KBS Tour - 60g, Pured Putter - Odysey, Two Ball, Center Hosel, Mallet Ball - MaxFli Tour X Bag - Vessel, U.S. Coast Guard design for the Veteran Golf Asoc. Cart - Sun Mountain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 I am not a huge golf shoe person. I keep and wear the same pair until they wear out. That could be comfort, condition overall, or they aren’t waterproof anymore, I typically play once a weekish so 52 rounds a year and I’d say my last shoes lasted 4 years before I switched this year. NubianRugby, Wakit300, Shrek74 and 3 others 6 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: XCG7 Beta 15* w/Fujikura Fuel Hybrids: 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: 54/12D, 60/8M w/Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe Backup Putters: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W, TM-180 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 55 minutes ago, cnosil said: I am not a huge golf shoe person. I keep and wear the same pair until they wear out. That could be comfort, condition overall, or they aren’t waterproof anymore, I typically play once a weekish so 52 rounds a year and I’d say my last shoes lasted 4 years before I switched this year. Shhh! Don't let @GolfSpy_Connor hear that! hehe cnosil, KC Golf, Vegan_Golfer_PNW and 3 others 1 5 Quote as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Parker Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 1 hour ago, cnosil said: I am not a huge golf shoe person. I keep and wear the same pair until they wear out. That could be comfort, condition overall, or they aren’t waterproof anymore, I typically play once a weekish so 52 rounds a year and I’d say my last shoes lasted 4 years before I switched this year. I'm right there with you on this one! As long as they are comfortable and no holes, I'm wearing them. GolfSpy_KFT, Shrek74 and cnosil 3 Quote Paradym TD Driver w/ Ventus Blue 6S 3W MKII ZX 5's (4-6) w/ KBS Tour V MKII ZX 7's (7-PW) w/ KBS Tour V Vokey Wedges 50* 54* 58* DF2.1 Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC Golf Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 For me a year or two at most. Usually the heels wear out or the spikeless traction disappears from wear. I am definitely not getting style points with my cleats! Shocking right? Quote TSR 3 9.0 GD Tour AD - DI 6S Stiff TSi 3 15.0 GD Tour AD - DI 6S Stiff Utility 2 Iron 18.0 - Nippon NS Pro 650GH Stiff / TS3 21 Hybrid Tensei AV Blue 65 HY Stiff 5 - 9 101T Irons - KBS Tour Lite Stiff - Official Tester 2023 Vokey SM9 46 F - 10 BV105 Vokey SM9 52 F - 12 Nippon NS Pro 950 Stiff Vokey Forged 56 M - 10 DG S200 MG3 60 - 12 - Nippon NS Modus3 Tour 105 Stiff Scotty Special Select - Squareback 2 - 35” / Super Stroke Slim 3.0 Z-Star Diamond Players 4 bag Official Tester - 2021 & Current MCC Plus 4 Sensor / Club Sensor User Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrnzee Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 I'm ashamed to say I've been wearing the same golf shoes for probably close to 6 years. I wish I could say they were expensive FootJoy premier shoes or something that justified the prolonged tenure, but they weren't. They are the Under Armour Jordan Spieth shoes (I'm fairly sure the first edition). They've surprisingly lasted all this time and are still in fairly good shape. The back right heel has worn out a bit inside the shoe, but the outside has remained relatively stable. Earlier this year I purchased some Air Jordan 1 lows to use as a spikeless option during the summer or at the driving range. I've been a big fan of the Jordans both in terms of look and feel. I also recently purchased a new pair of FootJoy Traditions that I'll be receiving later this week. Time to retire the old Spieths and move onto to something new and fresh! Shlax and cnosil 2 Quote Current WITB: Bag: MV2 Golf Bag Driver: G425 Max 9.0º,Ventus Blue Velocore 6S Fairway: TSR2 3 wood 15º,Ventus Red Velocore 7S Driving Iron: U505 2-iron, Graphite Design Tour AD DI-85S Irons: MP-54 (4-P), Project X 6.0S Wedges: 50.09 SB, 54.11 SB, 58.11 SB Putter: California Del Mar, 34.5 Sweet Rollz "Safari" Midsize Grip Ball: Tour B XS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 1 hour ago, GolfSpy_APH said: Shhh! Don't let @GolfSpy_Connor hear that! hehe They already know. I am constantly picked on when I go testing because i always wear the same pair of shoes. The last pair I bought because they were giving me so much grief about the soles almost being worn though. I did right thing, bought a new pair and made the old pair to my lawn shoes. HQ definitely feels like I should have more shoes. Shrek74, GolfSpy_KFT and GolfSpy_APH 3 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: XCG7 Beta 15* w/Fujikura Fuel Hybrids: 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: 54/12D, 60/8M w/Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe Backup Putters: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W, TM-180 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMacK1961 Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 I keep a pair of shoes until the uppers give out. I walk 3 times a week, 6 miles a round, 18 miles a week. I usually get about 2-3 years out of a pair. I keep the spikes changed, uppers clean as possible, and rotate shoes (I use two pairs). So if I only used one pair, I'd have to say I get around a year and a half out of a pair +/-. Shrek74 1 Quote "It's only rock and roll...but I like it." - Mick Jagger "It is not the will to win that matters-Everyone has that. It's the will to prepare to win that matters." - Paul "Bear" Bryant "If anything is worth doing, it is worth doing with all your heart." - the Buddha What's in the bag: Driver Taylormade Qi10 Standard, 3W Callaway RazrFit Extreme, 5W - Cobra Fly Z XL, Wilson D9 4 hybrid, Heat II Single Length Irons 5-SW, Snake Eyes 60' LW What's on my feet: Squarz/Under Armour Charged Draw 2 Bag Boy Quad XL Push Cart w/Bag Boy CB15 bag Where I play: Baja Country Club - Ensenada, Baja Califorinia, Mexico/Bajamar Oceanfront Golf Resort, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shlax Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 (edited) I feel that quality and properly fitted golf shoes will last long enough that most people will change them before the shoes are worned out or that they are forced to (simply for the sake of having nice new shoes for example, at least that’s it for me, or when I land on a deal so good that I can’t hold back ). Provided that proper care is performed (e.g., changing spikes each season, standard minimal cleaning and letting them air dry after a round, not dragging feet on asphalt, etc), most quality golf shoes could last multiple seasons (easily 2 to 5+). Of course, shoes worn during wet rounds or shoulder seasons would not last as long, which is normal due to more difficult usage conditions, but a bare minimum of 2-3 busy seasons seems perfectly reasonable IMO. I rotate 4 pairs (a bit excessive, I know) so they all last quite a long time. 1) 4 years old spikeless shoes for range sessions, par 3 rounds and some 9-hole rounds here and there. 2) 2 years old nice clean and crisp white shoes for dry summer rounds (excluding morning dew sweeping rounds). 3) 2 years old standard dark shoes. All-rounders. 4) Just bought waterproof shoes for shoulders seasons and wet rounds. Edited September 19, 2023 by Shlax Rotation Shrek74 1 Quote D: Rogue ST Max LS 9° / Rogue White 130 MSI 70X 3W: Sim Max 15° / Ventus Blue FW 6S 3H: TSi3 20° / True Temper Smoke Black RDX 6.0 80HYB 4i-PW: 01CB / Tour 130X 2023 tester 52°-56°-60°: Milled Grind 2 / True Temper S200 P: DFX 2-ball Ball: Q-Star Tour & Z-Star and TP5 & TP5x Grips: D-3W: Z-Grip Cord / 3H-PW: Crossline 360 / Wedges: Genesis Crossline Cord Bag: Anyday Ronin 14 2024 tester Stat tracking: X5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NubianRugby Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 4 hours ago, cnosil said: I am not a huge golf shoe person. I keep and wear the same pair until they wear out. That could be comfort, condition overall, or they aren’t waterproof anymore, I typically play once a weekish so 52 rounds a year and I’d say my last shoes lasted 4 years before I switched this year. This the way. I got a pair of old school Footjoys a couple of years ago when I wasn't playing nearly as much as I'm playing now. After a long season of being worn constantly, they're still comfortable and water tight. I won't get rid of them until they start leaking, then maybe I'll indulge in some golf shoe silliness. Quote WITB Calloway Hyper X Driver TaylorMade SIM2 Max D Paradym 3-wood Ping G430 3-hybrid Ping G430 4-PW Ping 50, 54, 58 wedges Old ass putter from my old bag TP Hydro Blast Soto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 I think I'm going to start retiring most shoes after a season. Maybe bring them out for wet or fall but my feet while okay do get more sore the longer I have worn most. Josh Parker 1 Quote as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preeway Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 I’d say it depends on what your feet are telling you. I’ve had pairs last multiple seasons but I’m almost 50 rounds in this year and my feet are telling me it’s time to go shoe shopping soon. Josh Parker, hoppman and Golf2Much 3 Quote Driver: Aerojet LS, Ventus Blue Shaft - 6S 4 Wood: Rogue ST Max 16.5, Tensei White Shaft - 7S Utility Iron: Fli Hi 3-iron, HAZARDOUS Smoke Black Shaft - S Irons: JPX 921 Tour 4-P, Project X Shafts - Stiff 125g Wedges: 52º, 56º, 60º Putter: Ai-One 7 T CH, 34" Preferred Ball: Z-Star Diamond Pushcart: Nitron Rangefinder: Tour V5 Shift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golf2Much Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 I play about 150-160 rounds of golf a year (one advantage of being retired and living in Key West). As others, I typically wear a pair until they fail (e.g. sole starts to separate, spike less traction starts to give or I get a noticeable loss of lateral support in my right foot). My previous pair of Adidas BOA shoes, I actually adhered the sole back on the shoe twice before I had to toss them. A metric that seems to hold true for me is that I typically get about two changes of golf spikes in a shoe before it's time to replace them. Since I play almost exclusively first thing in the morning, getting wet feet during a round is also a message it's time for new shoes. I still keep my most recent pair of spikeless for when I go for a fitting or hit inside on a mat as they seem to still grip enough and I don't drag in dirt or grass inside. I used to always have a pair "in waiting" so that when one pair would fail, I immediately have a pair that could go into service. However, in many cases, the waterproof warrantee would expire before the pair got any use. As other have mentioned, I've started to rotate the two pairs to try and even out the overall wear. This also helps keeping the waterproof warrantee still viable if one pair should start leaking. Shrek74 1 Quote Ping G430 Max driver 10.5 degrees with an Alta Quick45 gram senior shaft Callaway Epic 3 wood, Project X Evenflow Green 45 gram senior shaft Callaway GBB Epic Heavenwood, with a Mitsubishi Diamana 50 gram senior shaft Ping G 20.5 degree 7 wood, with a stock Alta 65 gram senior shaft Ping G 26 degree hybrid, stock Alta 65 gram senior shaft Callaway Paradym X irons, 7-AW with Aldila Ascent Blue 50 graphite shafts Edison wedges: 50, 55 and 60 degree, KBS Tour Graphite A flex shafts Putters: L.A.B. Direct Force 2.1 putter, 34.5" long, 67 degrees lie 2022 MGS Tester: Shot Scope Pro XL+ with H4 2023 MGS Tester: Callaway Paradym X Irons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyDarts Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 My Adidas with Boa were awesome and vey waterproof. My sole started to fall off from the front and I had to use shoe goo to save them. They were $74 last year and now adidas charging well over $100. Lasted ~40 rounds. Dissappointed. I will by a higher quality shoe with replaceable spikes next round. I wore my old spikes and noticed I had more power/ground force with them compared to spikeless but I’m a big guy. I also highly recommend a cheap pair of orthotics off Amazon. They do wonders for stability. Quote Danny Darts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizunoman2017 Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 Outdoors until they ceased to be waterproof and then they become the driving range or studio shoes - so probably around 5 years ..... Quote Currently using T150S irons and Callaway Epic Driver, 5 and 7 wood with a Taylormade 5 hybrid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Million Dollar Man Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 Basic rule is two pairs of white and two pairs of black-all Skechers. Play 100 rounds but I ride. After playing, I always spray a squirt of Dr. Scholl's inside. Every few months I put some leather conditioner on them. Seem to last until I get bored with them before they wear out. Quote LTDx Drive LTDx 3, 5 & 7 Fairway Metals Mizuno Hot Metal JPC 921 Irons 0311 Wedges--56° & 60° Blade Putter Tour Golf Ball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frazzman80 Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 I go until they lose support or until I can’t replace the spikes anymore. My last pair that I moved on from got to where I could feel the spike lug underneath my left foot on the right side and once I could feel that pressure, I couldn’t get it out of my head that I could feel it if that makes sense. So out they went. Quote Currently in the bag: Cobra Aerojet LS 9* | Cobra LTDx 3 wood 14* | Callaway Utility Wood 17* and 21* | Haywood CB/MB combo set (4-7 CB; 8-PW MB) | Edison 2.0 wedges 53*, 57* | LAB DF2.1 Broomstick 50” | Transrover bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhammer Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 Usually until the sole come unattached from the upper. Have a had a number of golf course blowouts over the years. Quote Driver: Speed Zone 9* HZRDUS Smoke Yellow Shaft 3 Wood: King Speedzone 13.5* HZRDUS Smoke Black Shaft 2 & 3 Hybrids: Speedzone Recoil 480 ESX Shaft Irons: Speedzone 5-GW Recoil 460 ESX Shafts Wedges: PM Grind 54* & 58* Putter: Dual Force Rossi II Ball: Whatever I find in the woods HCP:18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Cobra Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 I play around 80+ rounds a year and have 5 pairs of Puma on rotation dependent on course conditions and outfit . My Puma Titan Tour Ignite soft spikes are used mainly for special away days etc. I also have Puma Proadapt soft spiked ,Puma Ignite Pro spikeless ,Puma Alphacat leather spikeless and a pair of Puma original G's . All are leather and cleaned and polished / balmed after use. most of my shoes will last 3/4 years minimum due to rotation . Once they lose waterproofing or crack then they become my range pair etc. All my pairs are either solid black or white as that's my golfing outfit colours on the course. Quote Srixon ZX7 Driver Hazardous Smoke Stiff Shaft Titleist TSR 15* Fairway wood , Diamana Blue Stiff Shaft Srixon ZX , 5 Wood , Hazardous Smoke Reg Shaft Titleist TSR 21* Hybrid Diamana Blue Stiff Shaft Taylormade P770 5-A Wedge Irons , KBS Tour Stiff Shafts Cleveland RTX 5 Zipcore Wedges 54* & 58* DG Spinner Shafts Tayormade Spider X Blue Putter Titleist 14 Way Sta Dry Stand / Carry Bag Srixon Z Star Xv Ball Yellow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YamYam Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 For me the question isn't how long I am prepared to keep wearing a pair of golf shoes, but more a case of how long they will last in storage. I have long been a devotee of FootJoy DryJoys, like many of you guys. They used to be of the highest quality and were worth spending the extra. I had to quit golf for a few years because of health problems. Up until then I had stockpiled a few pairs bought in pro shop sales fully intending to wear them when my current pair(s) gave in, which of course because they are so high quality didn't happen very often. Those old pairs were so good compared to the ones I had stockpiled. The "new" shoes when retrieved from the dark cupboard were worn once and then had to be thrown away. The soles had totally disintegrated. FootJoy didn't want to know, which is a reflection on their worsening customer service. They didn't even answer my emails. I've still got a few pairs of FJs but now I wear them in rotation. It means several pairs being stored in my locker or car and decision on the day as to whether, depending on the weather and which trousers I'm wearing, if I wear black, white or saddles. The compounds they use in the manufacture of FJs are by definition of poor quality. If I could find good alternatives I would. I have included photos of one of the pairs. I have several other pairs, (or rather had as they were binned), which display similar deterioration. When I bought these, I wasn't aware there was a "use by date". I understand that there are others who have experienced the same problems, so it's not just me. tdroma98 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrek74 Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 I think there are several factors involved in golf shoes, especially compared to running shoes. Although you say you walk and wonder if the same mileage rules apply, I'd say no. Running shoes take a huge pounding from the impacts of every stride, especially knowing they are being used on either pavement or treadmills. So their cushioning will go away much faster than just walking on grass, regardless of how much extra cushion the running shoes usually start with. I'd look at 3-4 factors when deciding if golf shoes need replacing. 1. If spikeless, are the spikes still viable with grip or are they low enough that any type of dampness has or might cause slipping? Slipping in dry conditions is a definite issue to consider replacing the shoes. If spiked, continue to replace them until the other factors become issues or the threads in the slots strip. 2. Interior wear - heel and ball of the foot area specifically. Has the heel area worn down such that a hole is there now or has it started causing blisters on your heals? Has the insole worn down such that there is a hole in any location (ball of foot tends to be the first place it happens)? Insoles can be replaced easily enough if they are too worn to keep and are causing foot pain. But the heel area once worn is hard to "fix" in any meaningful way. 3. Exterior wear. Has any part of the upper separated from the lower? Are there any holes in the exterior? Has the waterproofing/protection failed, especially after the warranty period? Have any lace holes broken? Has any part of the shoe become uncomfortable for your feet or caused any blisters? 4. Lastly, what are you feet telling you? Are they sore or really tired after a round? Are there any blisters anywhere? Do they just not feel as quality under foot as they once did? There can be one, two, or all 4 issues that come up that will tell you to consider replacing them. Or perhaps you just don't like how they look any more. It really comes down to how they are wearing against and under your feet and how they are feeling. Yes, there are telltale signs with holes or broken spikes etc.. But only you can decide their fate once you notice any issues or potential issues. Make your call and don't second guess it, especially with all the rounds you play. tdroma98 1 Quote In My Sun Mountain C-130 'merica Cart Bag: Driver: Stealth+ Rocket 3W, 13.5* turned down to 12.75*, Stiff HZRDUS Smoke Red RDX, 75g Fairway: 949x 3w, 15*, Stiff HZRDUS Smoke Red RDX, 70g Fairway: 949x 5w, 18*, Stiff HZRDUS Smoke Blue RDX, 60g Hybrid: 939x 4H (21*), Stiff HZRDUS Smoke Black, 90g Irons: 101's, 5-PW, DG120 S300 Wedges: 286 @ 50*, JBFG @ 54* & 60*, DG120 S300 Putter: 002 Mid-Mallet @ 35", Super Stroke Pistol GT 2.0, Desert Camo Ball: Tour & Testing Vero X1 Technology: H4 w/ Tags, Pro L2 Rangefinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJVicary Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 Well, as you can see, I might have a problem. I keep them until they start to fall apart. And then I try to repair them. It’s the one golf related item my wife remains silent about. Shlax, Tim McCarthy, Hacker60521 and 1 other 1 3 Quote Using Cure CX3 putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Fahrney Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 I walk my course and my Apple Watch says it’s 6.7 miles each round. I have logged my 100th round so far this year and will probably get to 125 EOY. What I have learned is do not by on price and use the MGS evaluation of golf shoes for quality. Wait for them to go on sale at year end and buy 2 pairs. Thank you MGS for doing the hard work for me. MattWillGolf and Shlax 2 Quote Played golf for over 50 years until my health and business calendar reduced my time to less then 5 rounds a year. Then 4 years ago I retired, changed my diet and lifestyle, lost 100 pounds and got back on the course. Its been a struggle but things are getting better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAXON DE VILLAIN Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 I have a Short Par4 subscription, and they were on a shoe kick for a while. I got two pairs from them in the span of three months. So right now I am wearing the pair that they sent six months ago, and have two more in the closet waiting until this pair gets worn out. Or until I go on another golf trip - I take a fresh pair of golf shoes if I can so that I don’t get grass in my suitcase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_KFT Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 I wear the FootJoy Hyperflex and got the newest pair this year after the waterproofing wore out on my prior pair. the OG Hypers I wore for almost two full seasons. Can't say enough about FJ's customer service as they have a 2 year waterproof warranty and the waterproofing went out on my first pair after 22 months. Called them up, submitted a claim and they sent me a replacement pair. Comfort is top notch and with the level of customer service I got, I don't plan on wearing another shoe as long as I am playing golf. As long as the waterproofing holds and they are still comfortable, like others said, I keep wearing them. tdroma98 1 Quote Driver: DARKSPEED X 9* Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 6X (Currently Testing) Fairways: Aerojet Max 3W & 7W MCA Kai'Li White 60 Stiff Hybrid: King TEC 3H MCA MMT 85g Stiff Irons: Aerojet 6-GW KBS $-taper Lite Stiff Wedges: Snakebite Black 52/56/60 Hi-Rev 2.0 Black Stiff Putter: Super Select Newport 2.0 Ball: Tour X & ProV1x #LeftyGang Cobra 50th Anniversary Member Special Challenge (link here) Unofficial FootJoy Hyperflex BOA 2023 Review Unofficial Flightscope Mevo Review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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