Investing in a good pair of golf shoes is one of the best decisions players of all standards can make.
Nobody wants to have to buy a different pair for all the different types of weather conditions, making it all the more important to choose one that will maintain comfort and style whatever the weather.
Waterproofing is obviously a key consideration, especially in the UK, while the grip they offer can make the difference between a perfectly balanced stance and a wobbly shank waiting to happen.
Style is also a key factor when making this selection, with most golfers keen to look their best on the course while they are sinking that birdie putt or cracking that tee shot straight down the middle.
One manufacturer currently getting it right on all these fronts is
Puma and its outstanding range of shoes offers something for everyone.
First up,
Puma's black, white and cherry coloured Golf Ace shoes offer excellent levels of performance in all conditions, thanks to a solid rubber outsole and water-repellent synthetic leather upper - all with a one-year waterproof guarantee.
The forefoot flex grooves provide "intense flexibility", according to
Puma, while the Smart Quill spikes "are easily replaceable and provide superb traction during your backswing".
Next in the range, the
Puma Jigg shoes feature a stylish black and silver finish, Smart Quill spikes and this time the waterproof guarantee lasts two years.
These are truly superb golf shoes, which "not only look the business, they perform as well", says
Puma.
Finally, the top of the range Cell Fusion shoes combine everything into one package that should satisfy every player.
"This shoe fuses our ultimate golf technologies together with a touch of style,"
Puma says. "The Cell Fusion features a two-year waterproof leather upper and an outsole complete with Forefoot and Heel iCell technology (the structural array of hexagonal cells enhances cushioning and stability).
"The TPU outsole has directional, intentionally moulded Smart Quills as well as new replaceable Smart Quill spikes with Fast Twist Directional Locking Technology by Pride, guaranteeing traction in all the right places, throughout your swing. Additional TPU teeth are located in specific areas of the heel and forefoot for added grip."
This stunning shoe comes in three colour combinations - white/silver, white/orange and black/silver - and is sure to spruce up any golfing wardrobe.
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