The shoes we’re wearing to Portrush: 3 options for wet weather

Whenever you’re attending a tournament, one day of wet weather can have long-lasting ramifications on course conditions for both the players and the spectators. I was reminded of this when I read a dispatch from GOLF senior writer Dylan Dethier after the U.S. Open at Oakmont last month.

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“I spent this weekend tiptoeing gingerly around the worst of Oakmont’s swamps, desperately hoping to avoid the sort of day-ruining wipeout I saw from a few unlucky spectators,” Dethier wrote. “Between dew, sprinklers, rain — there’s almost always something that’ll get your shoes wet, and that makes things far less pleasant when you’re typing in the media center later that evening, they crank the A/C and suddenly you can’t feel your feet. Note to self for Royal Portrush: Waterproof shoes. And extra socks.”

Given the near-certainty of wet weather at Royal Portrush at next week’s Open Championship in Northern Ireland, I couldn’t help but wonder what our on-site team planned to wear to protect their feet from the elements. Below are the selections they sent me — maybe their picks will inspire your next shoe purchase.

Portrush-ready shoes

Senior writer Sean Zak: “These aren’t FULLY waterproof,” he says. “But they’re pretty close, and they have a grip system that’s unlike anything I’ve used before. Wore them all weekend at Oakmont!”

Reebok Nano Golf Shoes

These spikeless Reebok golf shoes are built with responsive Floatride performance foam to keep you comfortable for eighteen holes.

$130 from Reebok

News and features editor James Colgan: “I recently learned about the existence of Reebok Club C golf shoes, and I’m obsessed,” he says. “As a keen white sneaker-wearer while attending tournaments, I learned the hard way at Oakmont that the conditions can be … muddy. Adding a golf shoe option that LOOKS like one of my all-time favorite white tennis shoes? Yeah, I’m pumped.”

Reebok Men’s Club C Golf Shoes

These men’s Reebok shoes transform court heritage into a course-ready design

$100 from Reebok

Senior writer Dylan Dethier: “I’m pumped to try these True All Day Ripstops,” Dethier says. “Not just because they’re a small shop in the Pacific Northwest but because they come highly and independently recommended.”

TRUE All Day Ripstop V2

The AD Ripstop V2 is TRUE’s most versatile build yet – designed to keep you moving, from the fairway to when you stray off course and into the wild. Our most all-season shoe, Ripstop V2 is designed to keep you warm and dry on cold, wet days while remaining breathable and comfortable on warmer days thanks to its all-season design and temperature regulating premium wool liner. Featuring a wind and water-resistant 100% recycled, durable ripstop polyester shell, a fully updated aesthetic, and the brand new All Day V2 sole with non-slip rubber – trust us when we say you’re not going to want to take these off (they’re secretly our office favorite). The perfect weather-ready complement to our best-selling All Day Knit, the Ripstop V2 is designed to take you straight from the links to the 19th hole in comfort – sustainably. Features 100% Recycled, Durable Polyester Ripstop Upper Highly Water & Wind Resistant Construction* Ergonomic, Minimalist Design for Enhanced Natural Comfort New All Day V2 Sole with Non-Slip Rubber tread Renewable and Temperature Regulating Wool Liner Tour Tested & Approved Outsole Cushion & Tread Re-usable Shoe/Shag Bag in Lieu of the Traditional Cardboard Shoe Box Anti-Microbial and Breathable Insert & Liner for All-Season Comfort Transitional Drop (~6 mm) Comfortably Fits up to EE Width *Water-resistant, no waterproof guarantee or warranty.

$169 from Fairway Jockey

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