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The spikeless trend is gaining traction
A couple of decades ago, it was steel spikes that clattered against the asphalt in parking lots across Golf Sweden. But since soft spikes entered the market, only a few tour players still insist on trudging around with metal spikes in their shoes.
A couple of decades ago, you’d hear the sound of steel spikes clicking against the tarmac in golf course car parks. But since soft spikes entered the market, only a few tour players still insist on trudging around with metal spikes in their shoes.
In recent years, a new challenger has begun to take over. The completely spikeless golf trainer – a lighter and more relaxed trainer model. In the spikeless shoe, rubber spikes or a reinforced grip pattern in the sole provide the traction.
The great thing about having options is that you can choose the shoe that best suits your game. Below we’ve listed a few benefits and drawbacks for both models.
SHOES WITH SOFT SPIKES:
+ Good traction on all surfaces. Shoes with soft spikes are the more stable option which make it easier to generate power from your stance. If you’re playing in wet conditions, they’ll also stop you slipping as you swing.
+ Soft spikes are easy to change, giving your shoes a longer lifespan.
+ Classic golf look. Shoes with soft spikes often have more of a "golfing" look than spikeless ones.
- The spikes wear out easily if you walk a lot on hard surfaces, such as tarmac to and from the car. They need to be replaced before they become too worn and difficult to remove.
- Can feel a little less comfortable than a spikeless shoe model.
SPIKELESS SHOES:
+ Comfortable to walk in. Since these golf shoes are more like trainers, they’re often more comfortable to walk long distances in.
+ Perfect to wear going to and from the golf course. A spikeless shoe is significantly more convenient in the sense that, unless you want to, you don’t have to change shoes before and after the round.
+ Trendy! Spikeless shoes often look trendier because they more easily blend in with the styles worn outside of the golf course.
– Provide less grip on wet surfaces.
– Sacrifice stability. Since spikeless shoes are often made from trainer materials, they don’t offer the same stability as a classic golf shoe with soft spikes.
