How to Design Your Own Golf Shoe
Athletes distinguish themselves from others by their talent or level of play on the course. Some athletes, however, go a little further by adding some flair to their style. A unique way of differentiating yourself on the course revolves around your fashion sense. Clothes and hats typically reflect a golfer's personality. However, golfers have an additional avenue where individuality comes into play. Designing your own golf shoe can give you the opportunity to be creative and add a different, yet more personal dimension to your golf ensemble
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Brainstorm for ideas. Think about all the shoes you've owned previously and make a list of what styles, colors and elements you liked so that you can incorporate that into your own design. Visit different sporting goods stores to see the variety of styles
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Conduct research. Investigate what materials, fabrics, insoles, cleats and waterproofing tools you may need in order to create a functional shoe that is stylish.
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Visualize your design. Sketch a prototype and take into consideration the ideas from your brainstorming session. Consider the course layout and configurations you will be playing and incorporate comfort and performance expectations into your design.
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Create solutions with your new design. Take into account any problems or dislikes you've had with other shoes and implement a more custom fit for you. For example, if your previous shoes were wide at the base but still pinched your toes, think about widening the tip for added comfort. Or, if you got tired by the ninth hole and needed a thicker interior, add additional padding to the insole for comfort.
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Play with colors and patterns. You have a variety of options regarding your base, accent and lace colors. Deciding which look works best for you may be difficult. Take your time and create different combinations. Take into account the type of golf outfits you wear and try to coordinate your style.
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Consider the "wear and tear" factor and work it into your design. Think about using materials that will help minimize this effect and extend the shelf life of your golf shoes.
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Choose the right spikes. Think about comfort and traction levels. Insure that your spikes are easy to clean and remain "green-friendly" for your golf courses.
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Go online. With your final sketches on hand, visit websites such as Golfshoesonly.com or Boksports.com and concretize your vision. These websites offer to fabricate the shoes for you according to your specifications and have them delivered in a few weeks.
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