Shoes can add distance ?

[zebra2955]

Saw a commercial for Sqarz (might not be spelled correctly) shoes on the Golf Channel.

Claims the can add distance and lower scores by 4-5 strokes.

What will we see next

[Socrates]

I've heard a hot girlfriend can reduce your net worth by 50%. YMMV

[MattyO1984]

I would be of the mind to say that a poorly fitting, uncomfortable pair of shoes might cost strokes but there is no way that a pair of shoes are taking 4-5 shots off your score and anyone who thinks that they will needs to stop smoking whatever it is they are smoking.

[bellken]

See the member reviews - https://forums.golfwrx.com/discussion/1832239/member-reviews-sqairz-golf-shoes-see-what-members-are-saying/p1

 

 

[ASN21]

Kind of hard to dispute the results of an independent lab test, but that's just me. The additional stability and traction from spiked to spikeless isn't really debatable.

[Socrates]

I don't know if their sample size is big enough and although I prefer a hard sole golf shoe, I don't see that claim standing up. Sort of like 17 yards.

[shantanu1203]

Good shoes definitely helps but not that much! It probably can add distance but not shave off strokes! Putting better shaves off strokes and shoes dont help in that.

[cristphoto]

Compared to other golf shoes? Maybe they were comparing their shoes with going barefoot early in the morning.

[ShowMe]

Absolutely shoes can add distance. And accuracy. Otherwise we’d all be golfing in slippers.

[Davidv]

Maybe in walking distance.

[phil75070]

I don't recall seeing any claims about these shoes helping to shave strokes off one's game. I firmly believe that better balance and stability can help one increase their swing speed and add distance. I checked and I see no claims on their website about strokes, only distance gains. I can't quantify if I've gained distance but the balance and stability compared to other golf shoes is noticeable to me.