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.

Sunglasses are hugehly popular this time and you even can see sunglasses on people in bad weather! But for golf the sunglasses have an other good side as well, not just being stylish…
The mechanics of golf demand precision and when the sun prevents you to strike from the right angle, then, you haven’t got the right equipment. And a golfer’s apparel is not complete without golf sunglasses. They allow for good strikes, correct club choices and lots of personal comfort. Without eye protection, you’d be squinting at the sun incapable to see where the ball reaches on the course. This may sound like an exaggeration but golf sunglasses are necessary no matter the weather: from bright sunshine to overcast days, the action of the ultraviolets will be less harmful.

There are special features that you must recognize in golf sunglasses models before buying the right ones. Both lenses and frames have to be well chosen in order to provide efficiency. For instance, golf sunglasses should have a snug fit on the face, without ruining personal comfort. Therefore, buy golf sunglasses with light and flexible frames. Try the sunglasses on and see how you feel wearing them. Pay attention to eye protection and the peripheral vision too. The sunglasses ought to maintain a great visual capacity while reducing or eliminating the impact of wind and debris with the eyes.

Lenses are more important than frames. Maximum protection against the UVA and the UVB: this is what you should find in a good pair of golf sunglasses. The golf sunglasses with polarized coating are the best because they eliminate reflected light by their anti-glare features. Depending on the weather, professional players will often alternate the golf sunglasses. For instance, there are lenses that allow a superior visible light transmission, and they are ideal on overcast or partly cloudy days.

Some high quality golf sunglasses have other special features incorporated. Thus, the lens features prevent sweat or dirt from sticking on the lens surface, not to mention that shadows get highlighted too. The result is higher visibility and better strike opportunities. Read the instructions of golf sunglasses carefully to learn about any special cleaning tip. Unless you are pro or someone who plays golf very often, you should carefully consider the budget, your needs and the extent at which you will wear the glasses. If you only play golf occasionally, there is no point in buying several pairs of golf sunglasses for alternate wear.