Golf shoes' effect on swing

[SRWRJJB]

This thread can probably be entered in the equipment discussions, but I want to know what effect does reasonable golf shoes have on the swing.

Most of the time, after I have completed my swing, my left foot would have turned about 30* towards the target (if my foot pointed at 12 o'clock during set up, it would end up on 11 o'clock).

Can this cause a incorrect swing plance or any other effect.

I don't have golf shoes , is it worthwhile to invest in a pair or would you rather spent that money on something else, like a LW, hybrid or anything else. What I actually wants to know is how essential is a pair of golf shoes?

I recently read an article by Ernie Els where he gave some pointers when one finds oneself on a gravel type of surface, and he said that one's shoes does not grip as usual and it could effect your swing.

Thanx for any comments.

[doogkie]

Re: Golf shoes' effect on swing

if your front foot moves it can cause some accuracy problems, thats my most pros play without lifting it anymore, i think your foot shouldnt be at 12 oclock anyways, i always play mine about 10 or 11

a pair of golf shoes from walmart will do the job....if youre not a walker


it helped me post up my left leg

[ubizmo]

Re: Golf shoes' effect on swing

I got a pair of golf shoes as a Christmas gift. I've worn them four times. I can't see that they make any difference at all, except in those cases where the cleats help to stabilize me on slopes and that sort of thing.

[Durtman]

Re: Golf shoes' effect on swing

Get a pair and see if you like them. I've been wondering the same thing. You can try widening your stance and like Doogkie says open your lead foot a bit so your stance lookes like \ |. This will help limit your hip turn; usually when my left foot has spun out, I've overswung and am not in balance.

[ogallalabob]

Re: Golf shoes' effect on swing

My opinion for what it is worth: how much they help depend on the type of swing you have. If most all of the time you stay in balance then they will not help as much. I think some golf books even suggest practicing without golf shoes to help balance.

I have found that in the few times I have played last year without them, there seems to be one or two shots a round where one of my feet slides slightly during my swing. The majority of shots they do not appear to make much of a diference. Of course it might also matter what type of shoes you usually wear because a lot of shoes probably have as much traction as soft spiked golf shoes. Since most courses do not allow you to wear the spikes the pros wear it may not make any diference.

Bob