THE NCG TEST: Waterproof shoes
By Tom Irwin
ABOUT THE TEST
We invited all the major manufacturers to send in their latest waterproof shoes. We tested them on the course, hitting shots and walking at least one hole in each pair.
We took into consideration looks, price, bulkiness, weight, stability, comfort and how easy it was to walk and swing in each pair.
(NOT) TESTING WATERPROOFNESS
We would have needed to test the shoes for several rounds to make any comment on this – and even then could have been at the mercy of a rogue fault, or just walked through a particularly wet patch of long grass that let water in from the top, rather than through the shoe. We have only featured models that come with waterproof guarantees so we presume that they will all keep your feet dry. We have made no judgements on their effectiveness in this area.
THE TESTERS
DAN MURPHY-Handicap: 4
MARK TOWNSEND-Handicap: 7
Click the links below to view the shoes.
Our Top 3:
Others Tested:
NCG TEST: WHAT WE LEARNED
To view more equipment articles click HERE
Tom Irwin
Tom is a lifetime golfer, now over 30 years playing the game. 2023 marks 10 years in golf publishing and he is still holding down a + handicap at Alwoodley in Leeds. He has played over 600 golf courses, and has been a member of at least four including his first love Louth, in Lincolnshire. Tom likes unbranded clothing, natural fibres, and pencil bags. Seacroft in Lincolnshire is where it starts and ends.
