On the podium

The Olympics is a lot of fun to watch, and it’s always fascinating watching the best athletes in their fields compete on the world stage. Which event do you think is the most impressive?

While it’s undoubtedly true that these world-class athletes are extremely talented, they also rely on their equipment to help them get the most out of their performance.

Have you ever considered how every Olympic sport besides swimming requires their athletes to have footwear built to purpose to help them gain the advantage over their opponents?

The shoes make the athlete

When you look at Usain Bolt’s running shoes, you’ll notice the grippy spikes that cover the toe and heel sections of the sole to give him traction when he’s sprinting down the track.

If you take a look at the shoes wrestlers use for their sport, you’ll notice how they’re made of a light mesh to give their wearer full mobility as they grapple with their opponents. The shoes fencers wear have a similar construction that allow them to always be nimble on their feet.

While it may be considered very different to the conventional Olympic sports that were played in ancient Greece long ago, so too does golf require its players to wear footwear built for purpose.

The same applies to golf

It could be a total disaster for a sprinter, wrestler, or fencer to have even the slightest slip on their feet when they’re engaged in their sport, and the same applies to golf.

As we all know, performing a golf shot requires a lot of focus and dedication, and if one of your feet slip on the grass as you’re bringing your club down in your backswing, you’re going to mess up your shot. Some days, all it can take is one bad shot to throw you off your game and put you in a negative mindset.

Another thing to consider is that golf naturally covers a lot of land. While a sprinter makes their way around a track, and a wrestler covers the same area in their arena, golf courses cover thousands of yards, and you can be playing your shots on multiple terrain, including grass, mud, and sand.

You therefore need golf shoes that are up to the task of getting you in the zone and feeling comfy for hours at a time on different kinds of surfaces, and we have just the thing.

First on the podium

Under Armour makes phenomenal golf shoes, and they’ll certainly give you the focus needed to get the most out of your game.

The Drive Pro SL golf shoe is the complete package when it comes to summer golfing footwear. The SL stands for spikeless, and this shoe offers the ideal combination of cutting-edge golf shoe tech with a trainer-like feel and appeal.

Inside the shoe, Under Armour’s HOVR foam cushioning wraps around the wearer’s feet for lasting comfort. A hybrid TPU rubber sole outsole will have you standing over every shot feeling sturdy and confident.

Under Armour has treated this shoe with their new Swing Support Strap, which essentially works to reinforce the tightness of your laces so you don’t need to keep retying them mid-round. This shoe looks phenomenal, it feels great, and you’ll be glad you put them on when you’re on a hot streak.

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Coming in close second

Another fantastic shoe offering from Under Armour is the Glide 2 SL. This shoe similarly has a timeless trainer-like build and aesthetic that makes it ideal for walking off the course and running some errands without even needing to change your shoes!

A breathable microfiber upper will meet your foot when you slip it into the shoe, this feature is designed to keep your feet dry and cool all round long. The lace system on top of the shoe has a solid construction, offering maximum ease of use.

Under Armour’s Rotational Resistance outsole provides firm traction, and the helps your foot movement feel more flexible without compromising on traction. Built to be slightly wider than its predecessor, the Glide 2 SL is a very comfortable golf shoe, and will have you in excellent spirits when you play golf this summer.

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As we’ve hinted at, playing well is a combination of having the right equipment and great personal ability, so whether you’re in need of some new golf shoes or some golf lessons, we’d be happy to help you in the pro shop.