Choosing the correct golf shoe size sounds straightforward. Try a few pairs on and buy the ones that fit best.
But many golfers may well unknowingly be wearing shoes that are too big, too narrow or simply the wrong shape for their feet.
According to Under Armour’s Head of Footwear Optimisation, Chris Murtagh, wearing the wrong size can affect the way you move, the way you transfer pressure during the swing and, ultimately, your performance on the course.
It’s not just about comfort and it’s not a simple task.
Murtagh believes there should be far more care taken into selecting a golf shoe.
“Ultimately, it’s difficult,” he said. “I think you’ve obviously got gauges that you can measure feet. I think the most important thing when looking at the size of a shoe is to have someone’s foot in a neutral position before you start sizing it.”
A golfer’s foot shape can create the illusion that they need a longer shoe than they actually do. Measuring a foot that isn’t properly supported can lead to inaccurate sizing and a poor fit.
