Covid-19 has hit the county hard, but it seems kids have taken the brunt of this new and uncomfortable way of life during a pandemic. It is not a season of play dates, pool parties, or sports camp like the best summers usually are. Instead, it is a summer of staying home or – at the very least – six feet apart.
However, there is a socially distant sporting option, a loophole to the new norm: golfing. Golf is, by nature, a sport that requires space between each golfing group and therefor is a feasible way to enjoy the outdoors and physical activity – physical activity kids desperately need.
Before you load the kids and the clubs in the trunk, make sure you have the right footwear for your kids. Eighteen holes with kids require the right shoes for the job. Here are the top five golf shoes for kids currently on the market:
The DNA Helix Golf Shoes by FootJoy have the same build and quality as an adult golf shoe with the added bonus of comfort. As you can imagine, a kid walking eighteen holes in uncomfortable shoes will put a damper on their day and – most assuredly – yours as well.
Not only are the DNA Helix praised for their comfort and performance, they are affordable – making them the perfect option for kids who will undoubtedly need to go up a size next year. They are the perfect option for your kid regardless of their skill or interest level starting at $39 on Amazon. With nearly a five-star rating and free returns, FootJoy DNA Helix Junior Golf Shoes may be a good starting point for any parent interested in getting their kids involved in golf.
As mentioned before, comfort is key when taking kids golfing. Lots of walking can quickly evolve into lots of complaining if their shoes are not comfortable. What’s the epitome of comfort when it comes to shoes? Adidas’s Cloudfoam technology. That’s why the next golf shoe on the list is Adidas Junior Adipower BOA Golf Shoes.
In addition to a Cloudfoam insole, these shoes are made with Adidas’s Climastorm synthetic material, making them water resistant while still comfortably lightweight. However, the biggest draw to these golf shoes is actually what they are missing: laces. In lieu of shoelaces, Adidas have equipped their Junior Adipower BOA Golf Shoes with the BOA closure system. This makes them easy to put on and adjust, with the added bonus of not having to stop to retie throughout the course.
The Adipower BOA Golf Shoes can be found on Amazon ranging from $35 to $69.99 (depending on size and color) and make a great fit for anyone with comfort in mind.
Next up on our list is the Puma Junior’s IGNITE PWRAdapt Golf Shoe. These fashionable options not only keep comfort a high priority, they are an excellent choice for anyone looking for more traction in their golf shoe. With Puma’s GripZone Traction technology, your golfer will have additional traction throughout every swing.
Puma’s answer to Adidas’s Cloudfoam technology comes in the form of IGNITE cushioning foam which allows for lightweight comfort coupled with energy return, coined by Puma as “responsive cushioning.”
With the added bonus of maximized energy return to a comfortable golf shoe, Puma’s Junior IGNITE PWRAdapt have a little higher price tag to go along with their nearly five-star rating on Amazon. They range from $79.99 to $160 depending on size and color as they are available in black or white.
If you have high hopes of your child becoming the next golf prodigy, you may want to consider Under Armour’s Spieth 4 Junior Golf Shoes. Inspired and co-designed by the young golf star Jordan Spieth, these are designed with a champion in mind.
They are made with a breathable microfiber material making them lightweight and cool. Like any good golf shoe designed for kids, they are also waterproof for the inevitable interaction with water. But it is their cushioned EVA midsole that guarantees long-lasting comfort.
The winning feature on this specific shoe is Under Armour’s patented Rotational Resistance (RST 2.0) that allows kids to have the utmost traction when giving it all they’ve got in their swing. While their listed price is $80, the Under Armour Spieth 4 Junior Golf Shoe can be found on Amazon for $72.37 with free delivery and returns.
The last golf shoe on our list for kids is another great option from Adidas: the Junior Codechaos BOA Golf Shoes. These are not only a great option because of the price, but they come in three different color options – making it easier for even the pickiest of golfers to find the right style option for their day on the golf course.
With Adidas’s BOA technology, fit will not be a concern as they can be perfectly and easily adjusted. Comfort is another issue you wont have to worry about thanks to their 3D EVA midsole. The shoes’ outsole is made of Adidas’s durable AdiWEAR which provides traction to help your child perfect their golf swing.
Adidas Kids Junior Codechaos BOA Golf Shoes are another affordable option on Amazon starting at $39.52.
Whether your kid is already a child golf star or just desperate to get out the house while maintaining a reasonable distance from society, you can find the perfect shoe for them with one of these five options currently dominating the golf shoe game. All five of these listed options can be found on Amazon with a rating of 4.5 stars or above and ranging in price from $39 to $160.
So get the gear, get out of the house, and forget about Covid-19 – at least for the next eighteen holes.
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