A year ago, I wrote with foreboding about the rubbery, multi-colored clogs. The post provoked a decidedly visceral response.
At that point they had just appeared at the PGA Merchandise Show, and were poised to step onto the fairways and greens of America's courses... as golf shoes.
Multiple on-course Croc sightings were reported to me throughout 2008, however I only saw them once, on a cute, spiky-haired, cartoonish-looking caddy at the Traveler's Championship in July.
Well, the year is almost over, and just when I had convinced myself that golf Crocs would remain a rare novelty in the world of golf footwear I was faced with a review of the cumbersome clodhoppers that seemed to say " not so fast".
It appeared a couple of days ago on the always informative blog The Sandtrap. Written by scratch golfer, Danny Ottmann, who starts off as a skeptic but ends up a believer.
Danny admits that he wouldn't wear them at a "country club or high end course", but claims he'd "certainly wear them on the occasional practice round or practice session at my local muni". Which makes me feel really bad for the range and the local munis.
The thing is, I just find Crocs too awful looking. Too abrasive looking. Too "I don't care it they're ugly, I'm still going to wear them because they're comfortable" looking.
As I said last year. Crocs are only appropriate on cute little children and pretty teenage girls, because, as well all know, anything looks good on cute little children and pretty teenage girls. The rest of us should probably stick with something more...traditional.
I'm with you Golf Girl, Crocs as golf shoes are a definite 'no!'
ReplyDeletecome on you two - don't be shoe snobs. :-D Crocs aren't about fashion - they are about comfort ! Nobody said you should wear them to a black tie affair - but for the beach or the pool or some laid back outtings, they are hard to beat.
ReplyDeletemy concern about golf crocs is that they can get slippery when wet, and golf requires lateral stability. as tall as they are, I'm pretty sure that I would slide out of them and turn an ankle.
I agree with courtgolf on this one. The main problem would be stability. I have a pair of croc wannabes that I use around the house because their easy to slip on and off when I'm fetching firewood out of the garage. I cannot imagine doing anything athletic with them.
ReplyDeleteIt is possible that the golf version fits better and is more stable but it is highly unlikely.
I have had a notion to try golf sandals though. If they fit well enough they could be good for really warm days. I'd lose marks for fashion though since I sometimes wear sandals with socks (it makes my wife cringe but she's used to me 8=)
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I don't even think they look good on cute children. My 13 year old runs around in a pair of aqua blue ones which don't look good with anything else he wears.
ReplyDeleteHaving said that, on the playability front I regularly practice in a pair of sandals because I just can't be bothered with putting golf shoes on and you can get away with it if you're not powering your shots.
OMG! I absolutely detest those and think anyone who wears them is just a total slob. Apologies to those who wear them, but that's how I see it. I'm just too feminine & vain to wear something as Gawd Awful as those crocs. Mr. Snoots said he saw some yesterday that are sheepskin lined... which makes them even more awful, lol.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I do admit that on occcasion I wear my Gawd Awful golf sandals; but only in triple digit heat. You know. To keep from dying in of heat exhaustion.
Mark my words: As bad as my feet are, I'd walk on hot coals before I'd ever wear a pair of Crocs.
For women who golf, looking good is at least 65% of the game...
I wore Crocs all summer and really got used to them. The golf one's actually look kind nice in pale pink...IMO. I bet you could put together a cute outfit with them. Take it as a challenge.
ReplyDeleteMy kids love them, I hate them. But they do help us get out of the house quickly as they can be slipped on in a matter of seconds.
ReplyDeleteCrocs for golf? Give me a break. There is absolutely NO ankle support there whatsoever.
I love cute golf shoes, but I wouldn't wear any pair that didn't work for my game.
I broke down and bought UGGS last season and I love them, but that's where I draw the line.
My kids love all the pins and charms that go one the shoes. One more way to keep spending money. As far as the ankle support, I don't suppose they have less support than most types of golf sandals.
ReplyDeleteAgreed - Rubber shoes are not for the golf course....keep them for the beach!
ReplyDeleteWearing Crocs is just another way of saying "I've given up and just don't care anymore". Part of the allure of golf no matter where you play is the elegance and style of golf clothes. Nowhere do these bubble-toed monstrosities fit into that picture. Crocs are a passing fad which hopefully will soon only be visible in the rear view mirror of the style highway.
ReplyDeleteGeez - a buncha shoe snobs !! :-) You may not like the look - but next chance you get - TRY THEM ON !! You might be surprised. (I know I was)
ReplyDeleteGo to your local hospital and you'll see a lot of nurses who wear them (not the ones with holes, of course) because they are easy on the feet, calves, and back.
LoneWolf - Bite makes an excellent pair of golf sandals. I know at least two guys on the senior tour wore them in tournament play after surgery and other foot related problems. (oh - you'll love this - Bite was bought by the Crocs people a couple of years ago)
Agreed....It's not a proper "look" for golf....But golf sandals shouldn't be allowed either.....
ReplyDelete"shouldn't be allowed" ? There are private clubs around here that frown on the golf sandles - but they let some people who have foot problems to get out and play. I don't think I've ever seen anyone on a nice course playing in them, just on a muni.
ReplyDelete@courtgolf "Crocs Take Huge Bite of Golf Footwear Market" -- makes a nice headline
ReplyDeleteI have found that crocs are only good for me for a short time or when I'm wearing socks. Even with the holes my feet cannot breathe in them. They do beat flip-flops hands down though!
As for sandals on the course, I don't see the problem. Sandals can have a very classy look in a semi-casual way. They may not be "traditional" but neither is the golf shirt -- you never see Bobby Jones in one.
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OHMIGOD, Patricia!! If they come in blue and orange, University of Florida gator colors, they'll be an instant hit around here...On second thought, let's just not mention it to the masses of Gator fans that surround me on the course! ~Nikki on the 17th
ReplyDeleteCaught a cool spoof on "This Hour has 22 Minutes" that you might check out if you can. Joost and YouTube both say that it isn't available for viewing in my country (probably because there is too much snow and the show comes from here anyway 8=P) but this is the link Google gave me for the Joost version.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.joost.com/35nbzqz/t/This-Hour-Has-22-Minutes-Clips
If that doesn't work just search for Dorcs and "22 Minutes" and see what comes up.
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