You’d think that there was nothing new under the sun when it comes to golf shoes but you’d be wrong! With the introduction of Ecco’s uber-cool new Street Golf Shoes a whole new style was invented. Ecco were first to market but they were closely followed by Footjoy, and now Adidas after some of the action too with their new Ashworth range. But which are best. As I said, Ecco were first when Fred Couples wore them at the 2010 Augusta Masters but Footjoy know how to makes shoes and the new Adidas models look very sleek too.

Ecco Street Golf Shoes should really be credited with this new cool look. But was it a marketing fluke! Fred Couples wore ECCO’s Street GOlf Shoes at last years Augusta Masters and created a new look overnight. The marketing guys at Ecco couldn’t believe their luck when Freddie’s shoes were the most reported fashion item during and after the tournament. Needless to say sales soared. Since then sales have gone through the roof and other brands have been frantically scrambling to come out with similar shoes to capitalise on the demand. Available now in the UK.

Footjoy Street Golf Shoes – I’ve just been browsing an American Golf Retailer and noticed that Footjoy has just launched a Street Golf Shoe for 2011! They are second to market so only time will tell how successful they are with it. That said though, Footjoy is the No’1 brand for golf shoes and has a huge and loyal following. Like the Ecco Streets, Footjoy Street Golf Shoes are designed to be worn both on and off the golf course. The hybrid spikeless sole means that they can be worn just like a training shoe. Should be available in the UK this summer 2011..

Adidas Ashworth Golf Shoes are the latest addition to the street golf shoe market. No sport shoe manufacturer, with the exception of possibly Nike, has a back catalogue of cool looking street shoes like Adidas. It’s a very simple design that just works! They are available in leather and suede and they look very cool indeed. I’m sure they’re going to have much broader appeal than the Ecco Streets as they look more youthful and sporty.

You can get more golf style and fashion at Adidas Golf Trousers.

Golf is seen as a low impact sport that is normally for leisure. But playing the greens could be psychologically intensive as it can be physically demanding. Golf is generally played by professionals and executives to unwind and take time off from the hassle and bustle of the corporate world. Nevertheless for some who indulge in the sport, it can be an activity where they may make or break business deals.

Golf has become a man’s game, with all that metal involved. These are the equipments that literally brings out the wolf among the sheep. It can be the determining factor on how serious of a golfer you are. Packing in iron and wood clubs that have titanium shafts really show that you’re in the game.

Budding golfers are likely to focus more on the clubs, spending some time researching and reading about it before they buy, but not really giving an equal amount of importance on golf shoes. Golf shoes are there not just for the looks of it, it also has its functions. The most sellable pair can be those worn by a sports celebrity endorser because golfers only took a couple of minutes to figure out what to buy. A rather uncanny manner of selecting something that could help you shave a few strokes off the game.

Golfing for three to five hours a game, walking miles and miles of uneven terrain and exposing oneself to the blazing sun can be exhausting and painful to the feet. These factors can contribute to fatigue and may alter your swing form. Make sure you wear golf shoes that have a half inch allowance on the toes so the foot won’t be cramped inside. Wearing a pair that has a bigger allowance can tip you off form since your feet are not thoroughly fastened. Normally good golf shoes are tight on the mid and rear foot section because this is where the balance comes from. Having worn the wrong type of shoes in golfing can lead to injury since rubber shoes that are for running and cross training can be slippery on a wet turf and might cause the golfer to slip on the follow through. Some golf courses don’t allow these shoes for it can harm the green due to its spikes.

It is important to wear golf shoes that are soft so the feet won’t get swollen after playing the full 18 holes. One more thing to consider would be if the shoes are waterproof as golf is an outdoor sport and it might rain in the center of the game. For newbies, it can be good to use cleats with the shoes to provide more grip to the turf for that needed balance when swinging especially if the turf is wet. But cleats can destroy the greens and the fairways so the better the golfer gets the less likely he will need the cleats.