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TG2: “What sneaker would you turn into a golf shoe?”

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8 years ago

Mar 1, 2018

“If you could turn any sneaker into a golf shoe, what would you pick?”

This question was first raised in our recent “Yo, GolfWRX?” episode, leading to a number of responses on Facebook — some better than others. So, for this week’s Two Guys Talkin’ Golf episode, equipment expert Brian Knudson and Editor Andrew Tursky discuss their top-3 sneaker picks to turn into golf shoes. Also, they discuss Tiger Woods’ reported club head speed of 128.4 mph, and whether that’s even possible.

Bonus Giveaway: We will select a random follower from our @TG2WRX Instagram page to win a Ping Vault 2.0 Dale Anser putter. Click here and press follow to enter. We will announce the winner in two weeks!

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25 Comments

Milton Gombo

Mar 7, 2018 at 1:32 pm

Go along with Jordan 12’s. Also Iverson Answers.

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bonifacj

Mar 4, 2018 at 7:08 am

Adidas Rod Lavers

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Geoff

Mar 2, 2018 at 1:28 pm

Adidas Superstar 2G Fresh

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Sk8terboiii

Mar 2, 2018 at 12:04 pm

Soap shoes with cleats, so I could grind the bench in the locker room after I shoot 99.

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James T

Mar 2, 2018 at 11:49 am

What dress shoe would you turn into a golf shoe? I’d go with my slip-on loafers made in Spain. Or, in a pinch, my farm & ranch boots by Georgia Boots. I’ve actually used the latter on the range and practice putting green.

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Scooter

Mar 2, 2018 at 10:51 am

Not sure what the obsession is with high tops / basketball shoes being turned into golf shoes. Apparently I’m the only one that gets really hot / sweaty feet when I play haha I do think Vans would sick bruhhhh #shaka

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Luke Demaree

Mar 2, 2018 at 10:03 am

Jordan 12’s. nuff said

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JJordiJ

Mar 2, 2018 at 8:58 am

Some Yeezy’s or Human Race as golf shoes would be cool… Re-release Jordan 1’s would be nice too.

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Andrew

Mar 2, 2018 at 8:46 am

Want to stop hearing of a$$holes at PGA Tour events? Stop selling them the golf shoes they wear. This isn’t rocket science.

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Peter R

Mar 1, 2018 at 10:11 pm

In the category of shoes that would actually work well, to add to Vans, I would love to see a pair of Nike Cortez. Maybe the old adidas Sambas or Gazelles. Skateboard shoes, too. Maybe DC shoes.

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- Al Czervik
  
  Mar 2, 2018 at 4:10 pm
  
  They have already done those.
  
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Lk

Mar 1, 2018 at 10:08 pm

As stupid as they look I bet a pair of those Vibram toe shoes would be fun to play in once.

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J Zilla

Mar 1, 2018 at 10:02 pm

Yea definitely those Agassi ones.

Some ASICS Nimbus with spikes would be great for practice for me.

And Reebok Pumps for shitz and giggles. (I’d wear em for sure)

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Shaun

Mar 1, 2018 at 9:16 pm

Black vans with gum sole.

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Getemgoose

Mar 1, 2018 at 8:28 pm

Brooks Ghost. Most comfortable running shoe I ever trekked miles in.

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Ogo

Mar 1, 2018 at 7:56 pm

Air Jordan’s all the way, homie …..

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Brian

Mar 1, 2018 at 7:40 pm

Converse all stars
Chuck Taylor

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Sturdi

Mar 1, 2018 at 7:09 pm

OG Stan Smith’s

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Ryan

Mar 1, 2018 at 5:31 pm

Off-White Jordan 1 in White, Yeezy 350 Pirate Blacks, NMD R2, and Pharrells

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Kristian Oakes

Mar 1, 2018 at 4:47 pm

Janoski’s all day. Basically any Nike skate shoe

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- Scooter
  
  Mar 2, 2018 at 10:53 am
  
  I have a pair of these and completely agree. Most comfortable shoe I own. Thinking of how to put some spikes in the bottom
  
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taco breath

Mar 1, 2018 at 4:40 pm

nike airmax 98, nike spridon, adidas raf simons ozweego, new balance 990, adidas Munich

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the dude

Mar 1, 2018 at 4:33 pm

i’m sure all those options would be comfy…

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joe

Mar 1, 2018 at 2:33 pm

James Harden Vol. 1 would be an amazing golf shoe! Been saying this since it came out

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nyguy

Mar 1, 2018 at 2:04 pm

it would have nothing to do with basketball….

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