REVIEW: All The Right FEELS – TRUE Linkswear OG Feel

Golf apparel, particularly footwear, has come a long way since the old days of heavy leather shoes with metal spikes.

It wasn’t too long ago that nobody would have thought that there would be something other than metal spikes, let alone spikeless golf shoes. Traditionally speaking, spiked shoes have a longevity in golf that I do not see going anywhere anytime soon; however, with the ever-evolving demographic of golfers the need for change was inevitable.

And for as long as I can remember, I have only considered footwear from one company: FootJoy, they are after all, the number one shoe in golf.

I’ve had almost everything in every color and style during my golfing career, from the Dry Joys all the way to the Contours, simply because they are awesome and have never let me down.

Fortunately, though, a friend of mine suggested that I try shoes from a different, less mainstream company that I hadn’t heard of: TRUE linkswear.

Although the name of the company was catchy enough to get my attention, the OG Feels impressed me right out of the box.
Building off the Originals, the OG Feels feature a fully breathable, one-piece sock-fit knit upper with durable water repellent shell, a flexible outsole and upper for ultimate on-course feel, a zero-drop construction for optimal feel and power and an aggressive rubber tread for on-course traction and versatility.

And in an effort to be as environmentally friendly as possible, TRUE ships the OG Feels in a reusable shoe bag in lieu of the traditional cardboard box.

I had the privilege to try these out and let me tell you, 100% pun intended, they made me a TRUE believer. While I had become accustomed to structured firm leather golf shoes that had some weight to them, the OG FEELs are the complete opposite of that.
Although I was skeptical about whether l was going to like a lightweight, knit golf shoe that resembles something closer to a sneaker than a golf shoe, I was pleasantly surprised from the moment I put these on and eager to get on the course.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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First, let me start off with when you put them on the one piece knit sock hugs your foot and ankle in comfortable and secure way. That’s important to note because I thought that the knit design wasn’t going to fare well with support and resistance that I get with a normal golf shoe. Complete leather structured shoes are great for boots, but for golf shoes I like something with a little more give in them. To explain, the knit mesh section allows you to turn easier than a full leather golf shoe does and the leather saddle lacing system gives you the structure and rigidity and you want from a leather shoe

The one-piece knit sock is further complemented by the flexible outsole and upper and zero drop construction for optimal feel and power. And with the OG Feels weighing merely 8.7 oz, these are the lightest golf shoes I own by a very far margin. Indeed, the flexible outsole and upper that allowed my feet to move in such a natural way that it was like I wasn’t even wearing any shoes, but allowed me to remain in control while swinging.

I was also really impressed by the aggressive rubber tread. You see, I am kind of picky when it comes to traction since I’ve found that spiked shoes give me too much traction and that my knees often hurt after a round from all the resistance.

As a result, I made the switch to spikeless shoes in order to save my body while playing in something that’s optimal for performance. And the OG Feel delivered here, as they provided me with just the right amount give while still feeling anchored with ample traction.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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In closing, I want to mention how stylish the OG Feels are for a spikeless golf shoe. Finding a cool looking spikeless shoe that can actually be used to golf in can be very tough.

To be blunt, I haven’t found a lot of spikeless shoes that look like they belong on a golf course and could also be worn to the grill room or a restaurant after the round. I think TRUE hit it out of the park with the OG Feels, as the mesh design and leather saddle in any of the color options—Varsity White/Navy, Static Black and Everyday Grey—create the perfect harmony of cool and conservative that they can be worn on and off the golf course.

And since the summer heat is just starting to really hit, it’s the perfect time to grab a pair of comfy, breathable shoes that are easy on your feet. So if you see me on the course or at a bar drinking a cool post-round White Claw this summer, there’s a strong chance that I’ll be wearing my OG Feels.

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