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Old 06-23-2008, 11:01 AM
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Swing problem or just cheap shoes?

I'm getting a little frustrated with my golf shoes. The darn things keep falling apart, but always in the same place: the toe of the right shoe.

So I'm wondering it my swing is at fault? I know that when I make a full swing, I end up on the toe of my right foot and kind of drag the toe a bit.

And I usually buy cheap golf shoes, because they are....cheap.

But the 1st pair of Etonics I had lasted 3 years!!, even though the right toe was really worn. I bought another pair of Etonics 2 months ago, and the sole is separating from the uppers on the right toe.

I bought a pair of Adidas about a year ago, and even though there is minimal wear anywhere else, the sole is separating from the uppers on the right toe.

I have yet to find a glue that will glue the soles back to the uppers. Anyone know of one?

Surprising to me, a pair of FootJoy Greenjoys that I have worn for at least 50 walking rounds, have replaced the spikes 3 times, have absolutely no problems. And I only paid $30 for them.

So do I have a swing problem, or am I just buying the wrong shoes?

I need something comfy for walking and not too pricey. Footjoys? Greenjoys or eComforts?
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I have yet to find a glue that will glue the soles back to the uppers. Anyone know of one?
Check out a product called Marine Goop. It's at Home Depot in the adhesives section.
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Gorilla Glue: The Strongest Glue on Planet Earth.

'nuff said.

Also; the Adidas Powerband/Tour 360 line has a special design on the toe to prevent exactly what you're talking about.
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Shoe Goo...

My kids were all competitive soccer players. They all drag their toes on a throw in. I can't tell you how many pair of expensive soccer shoes I shoe goo'd the toe.
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Where does one find Shoe Goo, other than Amazon.com?
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I 2nd the Shoe Goo. I spent my junior high years and freshman year of high school working as a bat boy for a pro baseball team, ALL the pitchers used Shoe Goo on the toe area of the push off shoes.
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Where does one find Shoe Goo, other than Amazon.com?
Try a running specialty store.
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