When you golf, what type of shoes do you wear?

Spikes?  Spikeless?  Or another type of shoe?

Now, when talking spikes I do not mean the metal spikes.

More talking about soft spikes.

Here are some Pros and Cons to the debate:

Spikes Pros

• Traction – with a traditional look and ability to change worn spikes, these shoes offer maximum traction

• Course Conditions – plays off of the first point but in wetter conditions shoes with spikes can get a golfer grounded

• Longevity – with the ability to remove and replace worn spikes, you can really make those shoes last

Spikeless Pros

• Versatility – makes walking around in the house or clubhouse without problem.  With the smaller rubber nubs, you do not need to change out of your shoes.

• Comfort – typically spikeless shoes were design to increase comfort levels.  Companies are trying to increase the comfort to spiked shoes but most say still fall short of spikeless.

• Balance – with spiked shoes a player may seem more elevated.  This can create a balance issue; but with spikless shoes you are at a comfortable level you are accustomed to.

Conclusion:

Traction: Spiked

Comfort: Spikeless

Longevity: Spiked

Versatility: Spikeless

In deciding spiked or spikeless, what aspects factor into your decision?  The course(s) you play?  Comfortably? Stylish?

Either way you can’t lose because you are playing golf!