Swing problem or just cheap shoes?

SiberianDVM · iTrader: (0) #1 (**permalink**) 06-23-2008, 11:01 AM

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?

twogreen · iTrader: (0) #2 (**permalink**) 06-24-2008, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SiberianDVM

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.

SilverUberXeno · iTrader: (3) #3 (**permalink**) 06-24-2008, 12:38 AM

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.

**wirehair** · iTrader: (2) #4 (**permalink**) 06-24-2008, 07:50 AM

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.

SiberianDVM · iTrader: (0) #5 (**permalink**) 06-24-2008, 08:04 AM

Where does one find Shoe Goo, other than Amazon.com?

**chemboy2** · iTrader: (5) #6 (**permalink**) 06-24-2008, 08:44 AM

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.

**wirehair** · iTrader: (2) #7 (**permalink**) 06-25-2008, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by SiberianDVM

Where does one find Shoe Goo, other than Amazon.com?

Try a running specialty store.

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