Golf Shoes Are About To Get More Expensive. Do These 5 Things To Make Yours Last

PAYNTR Golf just announced a 10-percent price increase, effective Jan. 1, 2027, due to recently implemented U.S. tariffs.

With prices likely to rise among certain brands, there’s no better time than the present to learn how to preserve your golf shoes for as long as possible. You should already be doing these things but many golfers (myself included) struggle to consistently take the steps that save us money.

This increase will push certain PAYNTR models over the $250 mark so I’d pay special attention to these tips and tricks to ensure you’re getting the longest possible life out of your golf shoes.

These are five things you can do to make your golf shoes last longer.

Proper storage

Kicking things off: proper storage. You don’t necessarily need to keep the original box but there are certain things you should be doing on a round-to-round basis.

I’ve learned that storing your golf shoes in a cool, dry place where they can properly air out is best. If you sweat your socks off and then leave your shoes in the car, you’re begging for bacteria and the stinkiest smells to take over. Find somewhere with adequate ventilation. Your shoes and your spouse will thank me later.

Untie your laces after every round

If you’re often in a rush and leave your laces tied when the round is over. Don’t!

Leaving your laces tied forces you to stretch and bend the shoe every time you slide your foot in or out. You’ve probably noticed how a pair of shoes can become slightly deformed after repeatedly doing this.

Untying the laces helps preserve the shoe’s structure while also allowing it to air out more effectively.

Take the extra 20 seconds after your round and untie those laces.

Clean the bottom after every round

Cleaning your golf shoes immediately after the round may not directly extend their life but it will preserve their appearance.

If you play when it’s wet, you’re going to turn the bottom of your shoes a different color if you let the mud settle for too long. I have several pairs that now are an odd shade of brownish yellow due to my poor care techniques.

Smacking your shoes together may work as a quick fix but using a stiff brush with mild soap and water is the best method.

Take those insoles out from time to time (if you can)

Similar to the cool, dry storage recommended for the golf shoe as a whole, you should give the insole the same type of care.

If your golf shoe features a removable insole, there’s no reason not to pull it out after hot rounds when your feet sweat more than normal. This allows trapped moisture to escape instead of accumulating inside your shoe over time.

Here’s a simple hack: When you remove your insoles, sprinkle some baking soda on them overnight and shake it off the next day for fresher, cleaner insoles.

In terms of reducing the stench, this may be the easiest thing you can do.

Combine and rotate

Many golfers own more than one pair of golf shoes. If this is you, follow this final tip for maximum longevity.

After every round, properly store the pair you just wore and use your second pair the next time you play. By rotating between them, you’re giving each pair adequate time to air out, reduce stench and catch a much-needed break.

If you only own one pair, don’t stress. Follow the rest of the tips above and you’ll still help your golf shoes last longer.

Have any shoe care tips I missed? Let me know below.