Can a Golf Shoe actually help you Play Better Golf?
Robert Winskowicz, Founder of SQAIRZ golf and former golf industry executive, loves golf and is constantly searching for ways to improve performance on the course. He, along with, three highly recognized footwear designers, one of which was the previous Director of Golf Footwear Design for Footjoy, developed SQAIRZ Golf Shoes to maximize stability and swing speed in the golf swing. Phil Stotter, Director of Sports Science at V1 Sports & Ground Force, one of the top experts in biomechanics and the use of ground force stated:
“When we talk about biomechanics of the golf swing, it all starts with the body and its contact with the ground. The feet are the only two objects that actually touch the ground. If there are limitations in balance or stability with the ground, the golf swing will be affected and result in less than satisfactory performance.”
Testing has proven that weight distribution and stability are two key factors in creating a consistent golf swing. Golf shoes should allow for limited slippage and provide stable contact with the ground, but also have structure to permit adequate movement for correct weight distribution. Today’s lightweight – sneaker like shoes cannot hold up to the weight shifts and forces created during the swing. To create distance and balance during the swing, you need to use the ground and your only connection to the ground is your golf shoe.
In a recent interview about SQAIRZ Golf Shoes, Mr. Winskowicz stressed the importance of ground contact and maintaining balance and stability throughout the golf swing.
Learn more from the full interview on Back 9 Report TV https://youtu.be/PPXBy-1Xgcg
Before the first shoes were sold, months of independent testing of SQAIRZ versus competitive golf shoes with over 200 golfers proved that SQAIRZ produced the most surface area connection with the ground than any other golf shoe, which produced greater ground force reaction, balance and stability, resulting in more accuracy and distance.
Terry Hashimoto, co-founder of BodiTrak, a leader in pressure mapping, has worked with over 7,500 PGA Professionals and coaches to rapidly add distance using pressure mapping technology.
Hashimoto was the first to realize that distance is created from the ground up. In extensive testing with SQAIRZ Golf Shoes he found that they have the highest contact surface area with the ground, which improves balance and stability throughout the swing. Plus, pressure mapping proved that much higher vertical forces were present on the lead foot, which is the number one way to gain distance.
Hashimoto reached these conclusions from BodiTrak’s scientific analysis: 
- SQAIRZ allowspressure to move to the trail heel portion of the foot more rapidly during the backswing, generating more acceleration to the lead side quicker and creating a much greater “brake effect”, generating more vertical power on the lead side prior to impact with impressive distance
- SQAIRZ’s greater balanceand stability translated to less sway and better accuracy and energy transfer.
- SQAIRZ resulted in a significant increase inhip and shoulder rotation.
- SQAIRZeliminated inefficiencies witnessed in sneaker like golf shoes.
When six-time major Champion and Hall of Fame member Nick Faldo tried SQAIRZ for the first time, he immediately contacted the company and raved about the improvement he received in his golf swing.
“Once I tried SQAIRZ, I’ve never worn any other golf shoe. The new SQAIRZ Speeds provides more distance, as well as more comfort.”
Faldo has become a spokesperson for the company and extolls the virtues of SQAIRZ to everyone he talks with.
Two-time major champion, John Daly is a believer in the benefits from SQAIRZ, plus top golf instructors, Rick Smith, Nick Bradley and Jim McLean teach the importance of ground force to improve performance and all urge their students to wear SQAIRZ shoes.
Golf instructor to the pros, Jim McLean feels that balance is key to a good golf swing.
“The downswing begins with the feet, knees and hips. It is important to have proper balance between the feet and heels to create the correct weight shift throughout the golf swing.”
Sepp Straka joined the PGA TOUR in 2019 and was one of only eight rookies that made it to the FedEx Cup Playoffs. He had successful years in 2020 and 2021. Wearing SQAIRZ Golf Shoes, he recently garnered his first win at the Honda Classic and followed up with a top ten finish in The PLAYERS Championship.
“SQAIRZ Shoes allowed me to really go after it, make three birdies in the final five holes, plus hit the longest drive of the week on the final hole to win the Honda Classic.”
After comparison testing with 29 other golf shoes, My Golf Spy recently named SQAIRZ the most stable golf shoe on the market.
“The SQAIRZ Speed wide base is perfect for those golfers wanting to use the ground to increase distance off the tee.”
Others in the golf industry have noticed the game improvements provided by upgrading to SQAIRZ. Golf Digest named them the best golf shoes in 2020 and again in 2021.
Winskowicz stresses that the two main connections in golf are the hands on the club and the feet to on the ground.
“SQAIRZ’s unique design broke the mold of traditional shoes to provide better balance/stability and ground reaction force, resulting in increased swing speed and more consistent accuracy. This is all documented with proven science and independent testing.”
It has been scientifically proven that for distance and comfort SQAIRZ can’t be beat. The proof, however, is how they perform and improve your game. To find out more visit their website, plus check out their informative videos on SQAIRZ Golf on YouTube.
