The cleats under a golf shoe keep you stable.

While some courses are OK to let you turn up in your trainers, it is highly recommended that you have your own pair of golf shoes. Apart from being waterproof – which is critical even in hot countries as the courses are watered very regularly and are therefore very wet -they are critical to having a powerful accurate swing. Having the wrong shoes can affect your score dramatically.
On the base of a golf shoe you can see cleats. Also known as spikes, these pointy bits of plastic stop your feet from slipping when taking a shot. They also help a lot when just walking! Previously made from metal (hence the term “spikes”) the plastic spike is now by far the most common found on club a golfer’s shoes. They are more lightweight and are far less likely to tear up a green. If your cleats/spikes are worn or not substantial enough, you are wasting your time as this is your only contact area with the ground. If your feet are not steady it is impossible that your swing can be. Imagine a footballer trying to take a penalty in slippers and you’ll get the idea!
You need good traction. Your club is connected to your by your hands and glove. The course is connected to you via your shoes. They are the only points of contact in the game so you should make this your starting point if you’ve decided that this is the year your handicap takes a bashing.
As has often been said, “Golf is a good walk spoiled”, well if you don’t have comfortable shoes it may well be the case. If you enjoy a good walk and like to feel the grass under your feet then you should buy a light pair. Most modern golf shoes are light thanks to the development of ultralight durable materials so if you are still clumping around in your five year old thick soled monsters then you should consider the benefits of the modern materials found in today’s shoes.

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