Golf Footwear for Senior Walkers

[rony]

I deleted post. Nobody answers anything here.

[Soloman1]

I recommend fluffy bedroom slippers.

[Fellaheen51]

LOLZ! Trolling? 1.5 hours from posting to deletion. Evidently doesn't realize we're old(er) around here, takes a little time for us to get around to things.

But, kinda like the premise of the thread. A corollary to the "Best Traditional Shoe" thread elsewhere. While I love the look of those classic shoes, not sure if the feet would like walking a round in them. Have been very happy with my Ecco Biom Hybrid shoes that I picked up last year. Fit is just right (have been finding a lot of size inconsistency these days in all shoes). Super comfortable to walk in. Almost like wearing the "fluffy bedroom slippers" mentioned above.

Then sometimes just wear my sneakers or sandals. Doesn't have much impact in my game, near as I can tell. Do you have riding shoes and walking shoes or are they one in the same?

[misplacedtexan83]

Ecco golf shoes. Or loafer style that Freddie couples wear.

Last resort, just wear tennis shoes.

[GWD]

Try Footjoy Contour Casuals. One style is on sale at Budget Golf. My wife and I both wear that brand. Very comfortable right out of the box.

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You might not get many replies since "What (blank) is best for me" is a question with way too many variables to give a concise recommendation.

[Fellaheen51]

Also, a good insole can make a VG shoe a great one. I have flat feet, so a good insole is a big improvement over stock ones (the ECCO were better than typical). Use the Powerstep brand (don't remember the model but it's blue) that's $20 or so. Read good things about the Superfeet brand. But a little tricky to pick the right one and significantly more $.

[Ironmaster Oddities]

Get something with plenty of width oh the toe box A good pair of orthotics will make a world of difference...in street shoes as well as golf shoes.so get a shoe that has a removable insole. You can end a couple hundred bucks on a pair of good orthotics. But the Dr. scholl fitting ,aching at wall,art can put you into pretty good feeling orthos for under 40 bucks.
If you are diabetic and or have neuropathy, good orthotics can be a real godsend.

[bigeasybri]

[quote name='Ironmaster Oddities' timestamp='1439432110' post='12127346']
Get something with plenty of width oh the toe box [/quote]

I have some True linkswear shoes that are EXTREMELY wide in the toe box. Widest shoes I have ever worn.

[NRJyzr]

True Linkswear are what I wear on the course now, after having tried them three or four years ago. Have four pair, even wear the Sensei model as a regular walking shoe, off and on.

[stixman]

I played in a pair of lightweight hill walking boots when in Sweden recently, It was hot, I was tired and the ground conditions were firm. They were excellent, light and loads of support and grip from the non aggressive patterned soles.
Brashers is the brand, probably a UK only brand, but as a principle they work surprisingly well. Designed by Chris Brasher, a better than decent middle distance runner turned fell runner and mountaineer.

[scomac2002]

[quote name='stixman' timestamp='1439485360' post='12130756']
I played in a pair of lightweight hill walking boots when in Sweden recently, It was hot, I was tired and the ground conditions were firm. They were excellent, light and loads of support and grip from the non aggressive patterned soles.
Brashers is the brand, probably a UK only brand, but as a principle they work surprisingly well. Designed by Chris Brasher, a better than decent middle distance runner turned fell runner and mountaineer.
[/quote]

I probably play over half my rounds in a similar shoe from Columbia. Lighter, a better fit and a darn sight more water proof than my Ashworth Cardiffs. I used to wear FJ Contours, but I much prefer spikeless.

[CHE KJARRVERA]

[quote name='rony' timestamp='1439323499' post='12118514']I deleted post. Nobody answers anything here.[/quote]Spoken like a grumpy old man (hence I'd wager you're not a forum troll) - welcome to the club! Footjoy and currently Adidas fit me good - both brands offerings bombproof enough for subtropical winter golf.

[quote name='Ironmaster Oddities' timestamp='1439432110' post='12127346']Get something with plenty of width oh the toe box A good pair of orthotics will make a world of difference...in street shoes as well as golf shoes.so get a shoe that has a removable insole. You can end a couple hundred bucks on a pair of good orthotics. But the Dr. scholl fitting ,aching at wall,art can put you into pretty good feeling orthos for under 40 bucks.
If you are diabetic and or have neuropathy, good orthotics can be a real godsend.[/quote]x2!

[JonT]

I have been wearing Nike TW 13's for two years, and walk 18 four times or more a week; these have been the most comfortable shoe I have owned. The 13's and 14's can be bought for under $100 on sale; I have stocked up on several pair, however, my originals are still going strong.

[boggyman]

[quote name='NRJyzr' timestamp='1439474448' post='12129428']
True Linkswear are what I wear on the course now, after having tried them three or four years ago. Have four pair, even wear the Sensei model as a regular walking shoe, off and on.
[/quote] Still wear the originals! Very comfortable even though some of the old guys in the group call the clown shoes but what do I care! Own 2 pair and a pair of Skeechers as well on the dry days.

[rony]

[quote name='CHE KJARRVERA' timestamp='1439971274' post='12167622']
[quote name='rony' timestamp='1439323499' post='12118514']I deleted post. Nobody answers anything here.[/quote]Spoken like a grumpy old man (hence I'd wager you're not a forum troll) - welcome to the club! Footjoy and currently Adidas fit me good - both brands offerings bombproof enough for subtropical winter golf.

[quote name='Ironmaster Oddities' timestamp='1439432110' post='12127346']Get something with plenty of width oh the toe box A good pair of orthotics will make a world of difference...in street shoes as well as golf shoes.so get a shoe that has a removable insole. You can end a couple hundred bucks on a pair of good orthotics. But the Dr. scholl fitting ,aching at wall,art can put you into pretty good feeling orthos for under 40 bucks.
If you are diabetic and or have neuropathy, good orthotics can be a real godsend.[/quote]x2!
[/quote]

Actually, I am the person who suggested to the people who run this forum that there should be a category for "Seniors" to post in. It was quite a while ago and I don't know how to find the post to document that, but they took my suggestion and set it up. At first it was called something like Senior Golfers or something like that, and then they changed the name to Classic golf and golfers. Initially, it was a big success, however they could not stop people who were NOT seniors from posting and it lost it's glitter. In today's world, in my opinion, a "Senior Forum" should be for people who are over the age of 65. I've been a member since 2006. The reason that I suggested this was that I noticed that the older members were much more cordial with better manners and for a while, it was very nice. However it did not last long. This forum is probably the best golf forum on the internet, but it is nothing like it originally was.

[ripper911]

So, I shouldn't be in here.

I'll get off of your lawn once I get done talking about old clubs and knickers.

[rony]

[quote name='ripper911' timestamp='1441905566' post='12294134']
So, I shouldn't be in here.

I'll get off of your lawn once I get done talking about old clubs and knickers.
[/quote]

No that's fine. You seem to have good manners! (LOL)

[oldschoolrocker]

...and what would the "senior tour" be like if the age qualifier were 65, instead of 50?

Just saying...

btw, I am glad I get "senior" discounts at my young age of 62.

On a more positive note. Thank you for suggesting this forumn. It was an oasis in the desert for me during my surgery and recovery, and continues to be a shining light among virtual meeting places.

[ripper911]

[quote name='rony' timestamp='1441909667' post='12294628']
[quote name='ripper911' timestamp='1441905566' post='12294134']
So, I shouldn't be in here.

I'll get off of your lawn once I get done talking about old clubs and knickers.
[/quote]

No that's fine. You seem to have good manners! (LOL)
[/quote]

I deal with a lot of old folks working in a funeral home. I'll play nice.

[oldschoolrocker]

But Jack, they can't talk back.

[ripper911]

That helps, I enjoy the peace and quiet.

I'm still on my first pair of golf shoes, footjoy comfort casuals, they seem like they would do well.

[HoldenCornfield]

[quote name='NRJyzr' timestamp='1439474448' post='12129428']
True Linkswear are what I wear on the course now, after having tried them three or four years ago. Have four pair, even wear the [b]Sensei model [/b]as a regular walking shoe, off and on.
[/quote]

I just got a pair of these, love them so far. Comfortable right out of the box.

[Danny Young]

I am only 25 years old and i think this part of the from is great, very friendly and full of information.

[Fellaheen51]

Glad you're enjoying yourself here DY.. We try hard to be all inclusive and without judgement as pretty much anything goes. You're absolutely right about the depth of knowledge in this forum, information you will learn nowhere else.

Enjoy yourself, contribute, post some pics, tell us your successes and failures. Just don't be a stranger.

There are no age requirements or restrictions for appreciating the merits of classic golf and clubs.

[banacek303]

Footjoy, it's like wearing slippers