Top of most people’s shopping list when investing in a new pair of golf shoes is comfort. Skechers is a brand that had quickly become renowned for out of the box comfort that lasts, and its 2024 GO GOLF range is proof of that. However, we still wanted to put that reputation to the test. In order to see for ourselves, we invited three Golf Monthly readers down to the London Club to play and walk two rounds on the 6771 yard Heritage course.
Watch : Three Golf Monthly readers take on an epic 36-hole challenge at the London Club wearing the latest collection of Skechers Go Golf shoes.
Rupert Chitty (8 handicap), Ian MIller (12 handicap) and Sue Clowes (17 handicap) were each tasked with scoring as many Stableford points as they could across the 36 holes, all while testing two brand-new pairs of Skechers GO GOLF shoes. All three were wearing Skechers golf shoes for the very first time, so it was going to be interesting to hear their first impressions walking a tough course twice in a day.
Headlining the men’s range this year is the Skechers GO GOLF Blade GF Slip-in and both Rupert and Ian wore the hero model during their first round of the day. The shoe boasts Skechers’ proprietary Slip-in technology, which is designed to allow golfers to seamlessly slide their foot into the shoe without having to bend down to adjust the heel. Backed by the cushioned Heel Pillow, it offers an easy way of taking the shoes on and off while offering support and comfort around an often problematic area of the shoe.
After the group’s opening 18 holes, it was clear the GO GOLF range had already won over our first-time wearers. Both Rupert and Ian wore the GO GOLF Blade GF for the first round. ‘First of all, I really, really like the look of them especially in this white and blue colourway,’ Ian commented on the Blade GF. ‘They look smart yet athletic but also really stand out.’ Rupert was similarly impressed with the looks and performance it offered. ‘The Slip-in technology means they’re so easy to get in and out of. They’re seriously comfortable too, I really felt like I was bouncing down the fairways.
After round one, Rupert, Ian and Sue were on 30, 26 and 22 points respectively. As they prepared for their second round, they all switched into a different pair of shoes with Rupert and Ian changed into the GO GOLF Pro 6 and GO GOLF Max 3 respectively, while Sue tested the GO GOLF Walk 5 Slip-ins.
The GO GOLF Pro 6 were the only spiked pair on test for the 36 holes, and they became a quick favourite for Rupert in his second round. ‘These are awesome. I like the look of them and the spiked outsole was certainly confidence inspiring. The Arch Fit was a pleasant addition to this shoe too, and kept my feet from feeling fatigued as we went into the second round’
Sue, who was testing the women’s GO GOLF Elite 5 Slip-ins in her first round and the Walk 5 Slip-ins in her second round was thoroughly impressed with her first time wearing Skechers shoes. ‘I found both pairs so comfortable with plenty of cushioning all around my feet. I thought of Skechers shoes initially as more of a leisure shoe, but the stability from both pairs really took me by surprise today and it breathed confidence through my game in general.’
In the end, it was Sue who scored the most points on the day, collecting 60 across the two rounds, but all three played some excellent golf across the day. Indeed both Sue and Ian improved on their final round, showing just how well they got on wearing the 2024 GO GOLF range and that the comfort and support the shoes offered allowed them to play their very best golf right to the end of the day.
To check out the full range of Skechers Go Golf shoes for 2024, you can visit www.skechers.co.uk
