A golfer might have to walk over ten miles in one game. That is quite a distance, especially when you think about the fact that it has to be done under the burning sun and that the golfer has to stop and take a swing from time to time which could knock the air out of anyone. That is why Lite golf shoes were designed. They are lightweight footwear that can be used for walking all over the golf course without having to be a burden on the wearer. The old school golf shoes with metal spikes and leather upper can be a heavy with all the walking that has to be done. With a Lite golf shoe, a golfer can have a better time breezing through the course.
The idea behind Lite golf shoes is quite simple, use the lightest materials that can be found to make a shoe and you will get a shoe that is not only lightweight but very comfortable as well. The footbed, lining, and insole of a Lite shoe are all made from the most flexible and least heavy components that are available. Its the same thing when it comes to the inside of the footwear. The upper and the soles may be light but the materials used in them are also very durable. The soles are studded with non metal spikes with knobs that are made with pyramid shapes for better traction.
Here are some of the best Lite golf shoes that are available today:
Nike- The Air Zoom Vapour from Nike has an upper that is made from a single piece of synthetic leather and weighs a little below 14 oz. per shoe. Although made from a synthetic material, Nike claims that the upper can last a lot longer than real leather. For $175 you can get this golf shoe from Nike.
FootJoy- The FootJoy Super Lite sells for about $60 which makes it ultra light for your wallet. It has that classic look that you would expect from a golf shoe and it still uses leather in some of its components. When it comes to being water resistant in would score a little lower than the other brands on this list but for its price it delivers a lot already.
Adidas- The Powerband Sport is the most expensive shoe on this list, selling for a price at about $250. The high price comes with a good reason. It has shield that makes it water resistant and a mesh that shields its lower portion from mud and moisture from the grass. If you could afford it, then this is the best Lite golf shoe that you ought to go for.
Those are just some of the Lite shoes for golfing that you could get. If you are still using the old style golf shoes then maybe this is the best time to go light. Why punish yourself with having to drag some heavy old school shoes when there is a better alternative?
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