Apr
17
Posted By: Chris Garrett ยท
Would you buy these shoes or should we bury them? Click on COMMENTS to let us know!
Making golf a more enjoyable sport begins with comfort. In 1998 SoftJoy Sports hit the scene and showed folks how to make the sport of golf a lot more enjoyable.
This soft cushioned golf shoe not only provided lightweight cushioning, it also performed well in most weather conditions. Constructed with tan and black Nubuck uppers, waterproofing this style was essential. Nubuck is a form of leather with a soft surface and it's generally constructed from higher priced leather. Hold on a second, nubuck is a leather? Then how come it feels suede like? The process of constructing nubuck is actually pretty neat. I'll give you a hint, there's some sanding involved...check it out here.
Another interesting fact about nubuck is that it's often mistaken for suede because they look and feel similar. So why not use full grain leather in place of nubuck? Well, some folks would argue that, when put to the test, nubuck leather tends to be a bit more durable. But as you all know, only the best materials have every been implemented into making any FootJoy golf shoe.
Check out all those spikes!