Footjoy Premiere Series - too stable?

[onthebogeytrain]

Anyone find the premiere series to be *too* stable? I’m all for a stable shoe with great grip, but it almost feels like they can be too stable when trying them on or the couple times I’ve worn the pair I have. By too stable, I mean that it feels like my feet don’t feel the ground very well and can’t move as naturally, almost as if there’s wooden boards on the bottom of my feet. Do they just need to be broken in further, am I crazy, or does anyone else feel the same?

[spinnywedge]

Yeah, it takes a couple rounds to get them loosened up. Once the top starts to crease they should be good.

[JLP_GOLF]

I don’t get how anyone walks in this shoe. I want to like them so bad but they absolutely destroy my heels 

[SirTerrence]

11 hours ago, JLP_GOLF said:

I don’t get how anyone walks in this shoe. I want to like them so bad but they absolutely destroy my heels 

Honestly a great shoe, I walk majority of my rounds and they are incredibly comfortable.

I will say they do have a break in period though.

[JLP_GOLF]

30 minutes ago, SirTerrence said:

Honestly a great shoe, I walk majority of my rounds and they are incredibly comfortable.

I will say they do have a break in period though.

Did you get heel blisters near Achilles in beginning?  How long did it take 

[MattM97]

13 hours ago, JLP_GOLF said:

I don’t get how anyone walks in this shoe. I want to like them so bad but they absolutely destroy my heels 

 

That's the problem with a generic shoe last. Some it will fit perfectly some it's like torture. 

[Flip4000]

3 hours ago, JLP_GOLF said:

Did you get heel blisters near Achilles in beginning?  How long did it take 

I wear these socks, so I never have rubbing issues against my heels or achilles 

 

[JLP_GOLF]

48 minutes ago, Flip4000 said:

I wear these socks, so I never have rubbing issues against my heels or achilles 

 

Jeez I’ve tried every single premium sock on the market (not these).  Maybe I just have cursed feet.  Sorry for hijack OP

[j.b.newton]

I can't wear them either for the same reason....  

[Flip4000]

32 minutes ago, JLP_GOLF said:

Jeez I’ve tried every single premium sock on the market (not these).  Maybe I just have cursed feet.  Sorry for hijack OP

I like the extra high back since it stays above the heel of the shoe and doesn't slip 

[doc52]

9 hours ago, JLP_GOLF said:

Did you get heel blisters near Achilles in beginning?  How long did it take 

Have you tried Balega socks?

[caniac6]

4 hours ago, JLP_GOLF said:

Jeez I’ve tried every single premium sock on the market (not these).  Maybe I just have cursed feet.  Sorry for hijack OP

I’ve worn Kentwool for years, and never had a blister. I really like the traditional look of the Premiers, but I just can’t get a good fit. I have been wearing nothing but Ecco since the summer, and they work well for me. I really prefer the look of the Premiers, but the fit of the Ecco works best.

[MattM97]

37 minutes ago, doc52 said:

Have you tried Balega socks?

 

Which Balega socks do you wear for golf? They have so many similar versions. 

[a_gorilla]

1 hour ago, MattM97 said:

 

Which Balega socks do you wear for golf? They have so many similar versions. 

i also use balega socks and use hidden comfort with heel tab. most cushioning from what i've read

[JLP_GOLF]

2 hours ago, doc52 said:

Have you tried Balega socks?

I’ve tried bombas, foot joy tech roll tab, feetures, Kent wool, swift wick and all didn’t prevent blisters 

 

I suppose I could try balega if they are different 

[Swisher]

Do agree that it takes a little while to wear them in, but once you're past that, they're comfy and hold up so well.

[doc52]

16 hours ago, MattM97 said:

 

Which Balega socks do you wear for golf? They have so many similar versions. 

Balega Hidden Comfort Performance No Show. 

[fjk]

On 12/6/2023 at 7:36 AM, doc52 said:

Balega Hidden Comfort Performance No Show. 

I don’t feel like they go high enough on the heel tab. I prefer feetures. 

[SirTerrence]

On 12/5/2023 at 8:23 AM, JLP_GOLF said:

Did you get heel blisters near Achilles in beginning?  How long did it take 

never any heel blisters just socks with decent cushioning - I would say after about 4-5 rounds I was grooving!

[smojgolf]

I just got a pair of lightly used Packards. They fit perfectly, and they feel unbelievable, with no hot spots, heel blisters, or heel slippage. And I'm just wearing normal Nike everyday cush crew socks.

as for stability, they are perfect in my opinion, after coming home from walking 18 in some TW13s my feet always hurt as there is a lack of real support, and I've never really liked freerun shoes.

FWIW - I wear a size 9 in all shoes (apart from 8.5 in Jordans)  // FJ Premier Packard - 8.5W  is perfect.

 

[hunterdog]

I have had numerous foot surgeries and need stable shoes. I wore Adidas 360s for a number of years but they modified the last. I tried a pair of Premiers - mostly because I had pro shop credit to spend. After a couple of range sessions and a couple of rounds, I started wearing them all the time. Now I have three pair. I will say that I found that that I had go down a half size from the Adidas and always use tight fitting shoe trees. I wear Swiftwick Maxus One socks. After four or five rounds, the stiffness broke down and they feel very nice for me. I will say that I have tried other Footjoys with no joy. Some shoes fit some and not others. Good luck OP.

[MattM97]

On 12/6/2023 at 10:36 AM, doc52 said:

Balega Hidden Comfort Performance No Show. 

 

Got a pair, giving them a try, so far comfortable and not as expensive as Stance, Bombas and Swiftwick in Canada. Although I do wish they were just a touch higher than no show. 

 

As for the Premiere series my biggest gripe was the toe box being so freaking narrow. My foot actually fits 95% of the shoe so well but the toe box is so narrow it's awful. I played 36 and 18 in them over 2 days riding and my feet for the most part were fine but my big toe on my left foot I couldn't feel for 3 months and my right was like a few weeks. It was not fun, not something I want to do, sold off all but 1 pair which I might just use in the simulator or the odd 18 holes when I want to feel extra fancy. Might try and stretch the toe box if I can. 

 

But this issues isn't just FJ it's across a lot of brands these days and it's making it harder to find shoes. 

[Simp]

Has Titleist fixed the inside of the sole near the heel so it's not like a razor blade if you wear low socks? My ankles hate those shoes.

[hammergolf]

On 12/18/2023 at 7:48 AM, MattM97 said:

 

Got a pair, giving them a try, so far comfortable and not as expensive as Stance, Bombas and Swiftwick in Canada. Although I do wish they were just a touch higher than no show. 

 

As for the Premiere series my biggest gripe was the toe box being so freaking narrow. My foot actually fits 95% of the shoe so well but the toe box is so narrow it's awful. I played 36 and 18 in them over 2 days riding and my feet for the most part were fine but my big toe on my left foot I couldn't feel for 3 months and my right was like a few weeks. It was not fun, not something I want to do, sold off all but 1 pair which I might just use in the simulator or the odd 18 holes when I want to feel extra fancy. Might try and stretch the toe box if I can. 

 

But this issues isn't just FJ it's across a lot of brands these days and it's making it harder to find shoes. 

No doubt, FJ must be using the shoes pictured as the last to design their shoes. I always loved FJ because of their wider toe box, but in the last few years they have adjusted their lasts, sizing and quality to the point of no longer being an option. 

[MattM97]

59 minutes ago, hammergolf said:

No doubt, FJ must be using the shoes pictured as the last to design their shoes. I always loved FJ because of their wider toe box, but in the last few years they have adjusted their lasts, sizing and quality to the point of no longer being an option. 

 

Year I loved the TourX shoes, then tried on the Tour Alpha and realized I had to find another shoe sadly. I'm semi curious on the HyperFlex but even that toe box is small and the sock part also sucks. So going with different shoes as much as I look at FJ every time.

[fjk]

On 12/18/2023 at 5:48 AM, MattM97 said:

 

Got a pair, giving them a try, so far comfortable and not as expensive as Stance, Bombas and Swiftwick in Canada. Although I do wish they were just a touch higher than no show. 

 

As for the Premiere series my biggest gripe was the toe box being so freaking narrow. My foot actually fits 95% of the shoe so well but the toe box is so narrow it's awful. I played 36 and 18 in them over 2 days riding and my feet for the most part were fine but my big toe on my left foot I couldn't feel for 3 months and my right was like a few weeks. It was not fun, not something I want to do, sold off all but 1 pair which I might just use in the simulator or the odd 18 holes when I want to feel extra fancy. Might try and stretch the toe box if I can. 

 

But this issues isn't just FJ it's across a lot of brands these days and it's making it harder to find shoes. 

I don’t think my Balegas are high enough or stay high enough for any shoe with a bothersome Achilles collar. I do wear them most frequently for casual stuff. 
 

My feetures are way better for performance activities. 
 

also can confirm as some others have pointed out that the U shaped lower tongue area of the Fields has a wider feeling toe box than the V shape of the packards and tarlow. 

Edited December 26, 2023 by fjk

[MattM97]

1 hour ago, fjk said:

I don’t think my Balegas are high enough or stay high enough for any shoe with a bothersome Achilles collar. I do wear them most frequently for casual stuff. 
 

My feetures are way better for performance activities. 
 

also can confirm as some others have pointed out that the U shaped lower tongue area of the Fields has a wider feeling toe box than the V shape of the packards and tarlow. 

 

I think it will depend on the shoe but so far so good if not I like them for non golf use as well mainly the price and feel. But I'll try a pair of the Feetures as well. I'm at the point I need to clear out old socks and restock new ones, just seeing what I want to buy.

 

I had the Fields before in spikeless but they separated and FJ replaced them but gave me options, I took the Packard cause I wanted spiked and then a month later the Field Spiked came out, I may give them a chance again but I'm currently happy with my shoe choice, unless they have a certain color I want.

[fjk]

The best feeling premieres are actually the Boas. Just received a pair today. Wider in the front and overall best fit at the same size.