- Get your Regular Shoe. Make sure the sole is still intact and not completely worn out when learning how to change sneakers into golf shoes.
- Laying out the cleats you will be installing. It will be easier to install them later if they are laid out beforehand. Remember to place it in the shoe’s footprint.
- Now you have the marks on. Take the cleats and begin screwing them into the designated locations. ...
What do you need to turn your shoes into golf shoes?
According to the Shark Tank website, you will also need a hex handle for the pilot tool and Shoe Goo or other strong glue. The spikes can be applied to men’s, women’s and children’s shoes. The Golfkicks kit comes with everything you need to transform virtually any pair of shoes into golf shoes.
Why don't golf shoes have soles like dress shoes?
The soles of dress style golf shoes are extremely specific to firmly enclose the spike bases. Your shoe man has nothing like it unless he can get some soles from footjoy or another golf shoe maker.
How do you replace the sole of a golf shoe?
On a goodyear welted shoe, it's as simple as swapping out the sole. Both Alden and Allen Edmonds will trade out a regular sole for a golf sole as part of their normal 'recrafting' service. More sharing options... The soles of dress style golf shoes are extremely specific to firmly enclose the spike bases.
Can you put spikes on any pair of golf shoes?
The spikes can be applied to men’s, women’s and children’s shoes. The Golfkicks kit comes with everything you need to transform virtually any pair of shoes into golf shoes.
BrianMcG
Send them to me with $100 and a prepaid return label and I'll turn them in to golf shoes for you no problemo.
raynorfan1
The soles of dress style golf shoes are extremely specific to firmly enclose the spike bases. Your shoe man has nothing like it unless he can get some soles from footjoy or another golf shoe maker. I’m sure the conversion, if it were even possible, would cost too much to make it worthwhile.
Jagpilotohio
The soles of dress style golf shoes are extremely specific to firmly enclose the spike bases. Your shoe man has nothing like it unless he can get some soles from footjoy or another golf shoe maker. I’m sure the conversion, if it were even possible, would cost too much to make it worthwhile.
dlygrisse
I remember reading....I think Harry Vardon's book? where he described how many nails you should put in your shoes. Pretty sure in those days they literally took the insoles out of the shoes and pushed nails through the soles. Someone correct me if I am wrong here, of if you have more info.
raynorfan1
The soles of dress style golf shoes are extremely specific to firmly enclose the spike bases. Your shoe man has nothing like it unless he can get some soles from footjoy or another golf shoe maker. I’m sure the conversion, if it were even possible, would cost too much to make it worthwhile.
Socrates
Wow. People have actually done this? Crazy. I wouldn’t have imagined the soles that actually accept spikes would be generally available. Interesting.
Jagpilotohio
Wow. People have actually done this? Crazy. I wouldn’t have imagined the soles that actually accept spikes would be generally available. Interesting.
How many cleats per shoe?
8 cleats per shoe is more than enough. Do not remove them after each use. If you use glue the question does not arise. Otherwise the insertion hole may get bigger and the cleat will not have enough material to stay hooked.
How many cleats do you need to put under a tennis shoe?
But more of a concept that has taken shape and that transforms any pair of sneakers, or tennis shoes into golf shoes. 8 cleats that you install under the shoe sole to have a perfect grip on the golf course.
Can you use Shoegoo glue on crampons?
It is advisable to use Shoegoo or other glue which remains flexible when dried when inserting the crampon. Beware of the air cushion or other integrated into the sole of the shoe. Obvious, but it needs to be specified. Do not remove them after each use. If you use glue the question does not arise.
How many spikes survive on the shoe goo side?
All eight spikes survived on the Shoe Goo side for the full round. Long story short, Shoe Goo isn’t just a suggestion with Golfkicks, it’s an absolute must. Especially for roughly $40 a box after shipping. Pretty steep if you’re always shedding spikes.
Is a spike good for golf?
Golfkicks spikes are certainly a fun novelty if you don’t mind the spend and just have to wear a certain shoe on the golf course to complete your look. From that perspective, they’re good.
