My Golf Shoes Are Worn Out: How Can I Make Them Look New Again?

While out on the links, your golf shoes get a thorough workout. Putting from the rough or out of a sand pit can turn your pristine leather shoes into a mess of grass clippings, dried mud and coarse sand. As most golf shoes are designed for simplicity and comfort, cleaning them is straightforward. With regular care and conditioning, you'll be able to return to the clubhouse with a pair of like-new shoes.

Things You'll Need

  • Plastic bristled scrub brush
  • Pliers (optional)
  • Washcloth
  • Small bowl
  • Mild dish detergent
  • Baking soda (optional)
  • Shoe polish
  • Polishing cloth
  • Foot deodorizer
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Instructions

    • 1

      Remove dried mud, caked-on sand or hardened grass clippings from the top and sides of your shoes with a plastic bristled scrub brush.

    • 2

      Loosen the spikes on the soles of your shoes to clean away trapped debris with the scrub brush. Most spikes can be loosened and re-tightened by hand. Use a pair of pliers to twist them counterclockwise if the spikes are too tight to unscrew by hand,

    • 3

      Wet a washcloth with warm water and scrub away loose surface dirt from the top and soles of your shoes.

    • 4

      Fill a small bowl with warm water and add several drops of mild dish detergent. Saturate the washcloth with the mixture and scrub the top of each shoe vigorously. Clean the soles with the soapy solution, if desired.

    • 5

      Remove tough grass or dirt stains by applying baking soda to the washcloth and rubbing the area using a rapid circular motion. Repeat this step for each stained area.

    • 6

      Dry each shoe with a clean towel. Apply a thin layer of shoe polish to the top of the shoes and allow it to penetrate for the time suggested on the container. Buff off with a polishing cloth.

    • 7

      Spray the inside of your shoes with a foot deodorizer to eliminate any foul odors.