FootJoy Golf Shoes Fitting Guide
Golf Shoe Fitting Tips (courtesy of footjoy.com)
In an effort to offer the best possible fit, please consider the following tips:
- Determine your size and width using a Brannock
Device®, A Brannock Device, shown here, has been the shoe fitting standard for over 70 years. Generally, most on or off course shops have one of these in the shoe department. This device measures heel to toe length, arch length, and width. It is best to have a shop associate help you with the measurement.
- Look at the general shape of your foot. The Brannock Device helps you measure the length and width of your foot, however, it does not measure volume. Selecting the appropriate last to match your unique fit characteristics can help address the question of volume -- a full foot requires a wider/ fuller last and a narrow foot requires a sleeker/ narrower last.
- Check the break of the leather. Too much breaking or bunching of the leather in the forefoot is a sign that your foot is not filling the volume of the shoe and that the shoe may be too wide.
- Ensure that the laces are adequately comfortable on both shoes. The proper lacing is demonstrated when the top eyelets are approximately 5/8” apart. If the top eyelets touch, then the shoe may be too wide and if the top eyelets are more than 5/8” apart, the shoe may be too narrow.
- Check for slippage. Slipping in the heel or movement in the forefoot may indicate an incorrect size.
- Walk through the shop, testing your shoes for comfort.
Size and Width Offerings:
The fact is that feet come in many different shapes and sizes. FootJoy has always been known for its vast size and width offerings. For the men we offer sizes ranging from 7-16 and widths from AAA to EEE. For the women we will offer sizes from 5-12 and widths from AAA to D.
FootJoy Last Library:
Not all shoes are created equal. The shape of the shoe depends on the characteristics of the Last. The LAST, originally made of wood and now made of composite plastics, is the form of the foot around which the shoe is shaped. Last characteristics vary based on the goals of the shoe’s fit and appearance. When considering a shoe, consider the characteristics of the Last.
Men’s Lasts:
Classics Laser Last
Full rounded toe character, standard fit across forefoot and instep, with a slightly narrow heel. The Classics Laser Last is a composite of thousands of digital scans of the FootJoy Laser Fitting System.
Aintree Last
Rounded toe character, standard fit across forefoot, instep, and heel.
Grant Last
Slightly square and sleek toe character, standard fit across forefoot, instep, and heel. Preferred last for fashion oriented Classics styles.
Rex Last- Narrow toe character, narrow fit across the forefoot, high instep, with a slightly narrow heel.
Laser Last
Full rounded toe character, standard fit across forefoot and instep, with a slightly narrow heel. The Laser Last is a composite of thousands of digital scans of the FootJoy Laser Fitting System.
Hampton Last
Rounded toe character, standard fit across forefoot, instep, and heel.
Contour Last
Full rounded toe character, full across forefoot, standard instep and heel. The last bottom has been contoured to more closely match the shape of the foot.
Austin Last
Fullest rounded toe character, fullest fit across forefoot, standard instep and heel.
Competition Last
Full rounded toe character, fuller fit across forefoot, full instep, with a slightly narrow heel. Athletically sloped from instep to toe.
Olympic Last
Full rounded toe character, fuller fit across forefoot, full instep, with a slightly narrow heel. Last used on certain athletic styles.
Newport Last
Full oblique toe character, full across forefoot, full instep, standard heel. Preferred last for golf Sandal styles.
Towne Last
Narrow toe character, narrow fit across forefoot, low instep, with a slightly narrow heel. Preferred last for Classics slip-on styles.
Windsor Last
Tapered toe character, slightly narrow fit across forefoot, instep, and heel. Tailored look for certain Classics Dress styles.
Monticello Last
Standard fit across the forefoot and instep with a slightly narrow heel. Square toe character for fashionable comfort.
LoPro Last
Standard fit in the heel and instep with a slightly shallow forefoot. Oblique toe character for sport comfort.
Women’s Lasts
Montclair Last
Rounded toe character, standard fit across forefoot, intstep, and heel.
Women’s Laser Last
Rounded toe character, slightly full fit across forefoot and instep, with a slightly narrow heel. The Women’s Laser Last is a composite of thousands of digital scans of women’s feel by the FootJoy Laser Fitting System.
Regency Last
Rounded toe character, standard fit across forefoot and instep, with a slightly narrow heel.
Natural Last
Full rounded toe character, full fit across forefoot, standard instep, narrow heel. The last has been contoured to more closely match the shape of the foot.
Competition Last
Full rounded toe character, fuller fit across forefoot, full instep, with a slightly narrow heel. Athletically sloped from instep to toe.
Komen Last
Full rounded toe character, fuller fit across forefoot, standard instep, with a slightly narrow heel. Last used on certain athletic styles.
Newport Last
Full oblique toe character, full across forefoot, full instep, standard heel. Preferred last for golf Sandal styles.
LoPro Last
Standard fit in the heel and instep with a slightly shallow forefoot. Oblique toe character for sport comfort.
