There’s an old saying about golf shoes: They’re the only piece of equipment — other than your preferred ball — that you use on every swing. So…make 2024 the year you finally invest in an elite pair, like the FootJoy Premier Series Wilcox you see here:
FootJoy Premier Series Wilcox
Like fine wine or a nice automobile, high-end shoes can be an investment, making it even more important to take special steps so they last more than a few seasons. Great looks? Check. Better care: Here’s some expert advice on extending the life of a pricey pair of kicks and turn heads whenever you step on the tee box.
Shoe Care 101
Straight from FootJoy, here are 4 ways to keep a pricey pair of spikes looking new season after season:
1) Keep two pairs in your playing arsenal; properly rotating them basically doubles the life of each.
2) Always use a shoe-horn, which extends the life of the heel-counter area.
3) Never keep your shoes in your car trunk, where high temperatures can quicken a breakdown of materials.
4) Insert cedar shoe trees when storing — a must to maintain shape and manage odor.
5) Stock up on the care products below.
From left to right: Red Moose the Gentleman’s All-in-One Shoe Care Kit ($85): buffing brush, cleaning brush, suede eraser, sneaker whitener, foaming cleanser, shoe deodorizer, cream shoe polish (black and brown), metal shoehorn, buffing cloth; FootJoy Deluxe shoe bag, $40; FootJoy premium cedar shoe trees, $35.
