FootJoy has quickly stormed to the top of the golf shoe game in recent years, becoming one of the most popular and beloved brands on the market today.
Its attention to detail, focus on new golf shoe tech and a mixture of classic and modern designs have helped them carve an unmistakable place for themselves, with some of the world’s top professional golfers now relying on a FootJoy golf shoe every time they step onto the golf course.
Unlike some other golf shoe brands, FootJoy keeps a firm footing in the past as well as the present, offering golf shoes in glistening white as was the style for many decades.
But, as any player who has worn them will know, cleaning white golf shoes can be a nightmare and they can soon turn a murky grey (or darker) colour if not cleaned regularly. But, with the right know-how and a little extra effort, there’s no reason your white FootJoy golf shoes can’t stay looking sparkling for years to come, no matter how often you play!
How do people keep their best golf shoes clean for years?
There are various methods players employ to keep their white shoes in tip-top shape for as long as possible. Here are just a few options for you to explore (and maybe some you don’t know about):
Constant cleaning
This one is obvious, but it’s arguably the most important tactic.
Care and repetition are the absolute best ways to ensure your white golf shoes stay white long after you first step onto the tee in them. This is because it is only when dirt, muck and grass remain on golf footwear for prolonged periods that they have the chance to start causing staining and further degrading damage.
The classic soap (dish soap will be fine) and water option is always popular; Simply take some warm soapy water and a soft sponge and apply it liberally to your white leather golf shoes, making sure you remove all foreign elements, before drying them off with a soft towel.
It’s always wise to avoid the abrasive side of the sponge if you can, though, as this may cause scratches or damage to the upper layer of the leather more than is necessary.
White shoe polish
A lifesaver for countless golfers with white golf shoes, white shoe polish can completely reinvigorate the look of grubby, worn white shoes overnight, making them look brand new the next time they head onto the fairway.
Often combined with the above method, white shoe polish can be applied after a thorough cleaning and once the shoes are completely dry. Simply take a soft polishing rag and apply a generous amount of the polish to all white parts of the leather shoe, gently but firmly, in a circular motion to ensure good coverage.
Once finished, the shoes should look almost brand new. But even though the results are impressive, some players are critical of the method, as it can be used to merely cover up existing stains and damage that have amounted as a result of poor or irregular cleaning.
That’s where the ‘secret’ comes in…
The ‘secret’ to cleaning white golf shoes
It might sound crazy, but several golfers have seen fantastic results cleaning their white leather golf shoes by using The Pink Stuff’s Miracle Cleaning Paste.
A common sight in the cupboards of many, The Pink Stuff can be used on countless surfaces to remove pesky stains, including saucepans, showers, barbecues and, as it turns out, white leather golf shoes!
By simply applying the paste with a toothbrush (or a similarly soft tool) to all white parts of the shoe, before wiping it clean with a soft, damp cloth, you can pretty much guarantee you’ll catch all those hard-to-shift grass and dirt stains in one fell swoop, with a product that’s designed to keep them away for good.
But remember, The Pink Stuff products are generally abrasive, so you don’t need to scrub hard at all, and you also don’t need to leave it sitting on the leather for very long. Simply apply, wipe and wear.
Explore FootJoy men’s golf shoes at GolfShoes.co.uk today
If you’re now more confident in keeping white golf shoes clean, or you want to invest in the perfect pair for you, take a look at our extensive range of FootJoy shoes at GolfShoes.co.uk.
With plenty of options for white golf shoes from FootJoy, including spiked golf shoes, casual golf shoes and waterproof golf shoes, there are plenty of pairs you can pick up and put your newfound cleaning skills to good use down the line.
So feel free to browse the range on our website. Or get in touch with a member of the team for more product info.
