Product Spotlight: Footwear Purchasing a new pair of shoes looks, on the surface, like an extraordinarily simple procedure, something we learnt as children and a skill that seems to be natural and not really a skill at all.

However, you would be surprised to know how many of us are actually getting things wrong and not looking out for the right signs that a shoe fits correctly. You may also be shocked to hear that an ill-fitting shoe can have a dramatic effect on your golf.

Russell Lawes, FootJoy’s European Marketing Manager explains: “Many golfers are adamant they know what size their foot is.

However, from our years of consumer fitting we have discovered that nearly 75 per cent of all golfers are, in fact, wearing the wrong size shoe.” Obviously we’re all aware of the implications of wearing a shoe that doesn’t fit correctly - the slipping, the pinching, the crunching, the discomfort and not to mention the blisters.

But that’s not the worst of it - it can cost you power!

“A shoe that is too big will result in the foot moving around inside shoe, which will reduce the potential for the golfer to hit solid golf shots,” added Lawes “In order to hit solid shots, golfers require a stable platform that allows them to easily transfer their weight through impact. A foot that moves in the shoe will reduce the stability, resulting in a loss of power.” So how can you tell if the shoes you’re wearing are right for you or, in fact, the wrong size?

Lawes says: “There are a couple of tell-tale signs that a golfer can look for themselves. Firstly, excess leather. If you can grab the leather across the forefoot the chances are the shoe it too wide. This bagging of the leather will eventually result in it looking over-creased. This creasing will eventually wear down the leather making the shoe susceptible to leaking.

“Another test is ‘The Whoosh’ - when the foot enters the shoe a whoosh should be heard. This is the air inside the shoe being forced out, which is a good sign of a good fit.

If the whoosh isn’t heard the foot is not fully occupying the space inside the shoe, and as we have mentioned above, this is when issues will occur.” If you are not sure about your footwear and would like to speak to someone about it, pop into the Pro Shop at any time and speak to a member of staff Enniskillen Golf Club Launch new Website, check out www.enniskillengolfclub.com for all the latest news and offers Full range of 2014 equipment now available to try before you buy.

Why not avail of our PGA fitting team at Enniskillen Golf Club, we will fit, advise and teach you how to improve your game for the year ahead. All leading brands available.

For all the latest offers check www.thegolfcabin.co.uk Liam Mc Cool, PGA Club Professional Enniskillen Golf Club, Castlecoole 028 66325250