Okay, so today I’m gonna ramble about my experience with the Nike Tiger Woods ’13 golf shoes. Man, these things… they’ve been a journey.
It all started when I saw Tiger rocking these back in the day. I was like, “Damn, those look comfortable.” Plus, you know, Tiger Woods. Had to have ’em. So, I hopped online and snagged a pair. I think I paid a little too much, but whatever, they were the TW ’13s!
First time I took ’em out on the course… uh oh. They felt kinda stiff. I figured they just needed breaking in. Played 18, walked a ton (shanked a few into the woods, naturally). My feet were killing me. Blisters on my heels, toes feeling cramped. Not the glorious experience I was expecting.
So, I thought, “Okay, I gotta figure this out.” I started wearing ’em around the house. Just walking, doing chores, stuff like that. That helped a little. The leather started to soften up.
Next round, I doubled up on socks. Thick wool socks underneath my regular golf socks. That made a HUGE difference. The extra padding kept the blisters at bay. Still a little snug, but much better.
I even tried using a shoe stretcher. One of those wooden ones you crank up. I left it in for a couple of days, stretching out the toe box. Seemed to do the trick.
After a few more rounds, and a lot of tinkering, they finally started to feel good. The leather molded to my feet, the blisters disappeared, and I could actually walk 18 holes without wanting to chop my feet off.
Look, they’re a solid pair of golf shoes, especially if you like that classic look. But be warned, they might need some serious breaking in. Don’t expect them to feel like slippers right out of the box.
Here’s a quick recap of what I did:
- Wore them around the house to break them in.
- Doubled up on socks for extra padding.
- Used a shoe stretcher to widen the toe box.
Honestly, the whole process was kinda a pain in the ass. But now that they’re broken in, I really enjoy wearing them. Just be prepared to put in the work!
The grip is fantastic, the stability is great, and they look pretty damn good on the course. Just remember, patience is key. And maybe pack some blister bandages, just in case.
Would I buy them again knowing what I know now? Probably. They’re just so iconic. But I’d definitely be more prepared for the breaking-in process.
