What Are BOA Golf Shoes?
Most golf shoe manufacturers now offer golfers a BOA version of their best golf shoes, giving us even more choice when it comes to finding the right golf shoe for our game. But what exactly is the BOA fit system and why should you consider it for your next pair of golf shoes?
Put simply, the BOA fit system is an alternative way of tightening the golf shoe over traditional laces. While the BOA fit system is unique for each shoe it is implemented on, it always contains three key parts: a micro adjustable dial, super-strong lightweight laces and low friction lace guides. The adjustable dial is the most visible part of the BOA technology and also the part users interact with most on the shoe. On all the different iterations of BOA design, this dial is used in a simple push/pull system (push to engage the laces and pull to release) as well as a simple tightening and loosening system. Tightening the lightweight laces evenly pulls across the instep, closing in the shoe collar and drawing the foot down and back into the heel for a secure fit.
Why would I choose BOA over traditional laces?
The Ecco Biom G5 spiked golf shoe is one of the most recent examples of the BOA fit system on a golf shoe.
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There are a number of reasons why you might want to go for a BOA golf shoe over one with traditional laces. Firstly, it is much quicker to get your shoes on and off and it’s also much easier to change how loose or tight the fit of your shoe is mid-round thanks to the easy access dial. Another big benefit is durability. Indeed while traditional fabric laces can get dirty, wear and fray over time, the BOA fitting system lasts significantly longer with the laces being far more durable that traditional laces. The strong and lightweight nature of the BOA lace material means that, in theory, they should last a lifetime.
However, the main benefit of a BOA lace system is that it provides an even more exacting fit than traditionally laced shoes. The theory behind the BOA fit system that has made it so successful is that even the…
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