Alias Footwear Golf Shoes Are, By Any Name, a Great Fit

By any name, Alias Footwear's golf shoes are as comfortable as your favorite street shoes, while also offering subdued but very attractive looks. These aren't the flashy-bright-colored "extreme" golf shoes, just extremely comfortable and easy to wear.

Mimicking the look, but especially the feel, of everyday shoes is pretty much the goal of Alias Footwear.

"We're all about having fun and feeling good during play," company president Dale Morrow was quoted as saying in a news release, while going on to point to the shoes' breathable, lightweight qualities. Morrow also pointed out Alias Footwear's "ability to harbor a wide foot and an exaggerated fit and roomy toe box. Our NO break-in period golf shoes facilitate an instant comfort zone for your feet straight out of the box."

We certainly found that to be true. Slipping into a pair of Alias shoes was almost like slipping into an old pair of sneakers - and definitely just as comfortable as slipping into a new pair of sneakers.

The shoes fit great without feeling tight, the tongue is soft on the top of the foot, and they walk great straight from the box - no awkward breaking in period necessary.

The look of our pair was great, too: a simple three-tone blueish gray ("charcoal" is the company's name for this color) with a brushed suede look and feel ... because they are made from suede leather.

This style - called Slope Nose - is one of three styles in the Alias Footwear lineup. Those styles are:

Slope Nose: The suede leather Slope Nose is the top-of-the-line model. It features an exaggerated fit style to accommodate a wide range of foot widths, with a cotton mesh interior and sandwich poly mesh tongue. Available color schemes are khaki, charcoal, puddy and black.

Coupe: The Coupe is made from synthetic Nu-buck with mesh and Lycra and is the most breathable of the three models. Available color schemes are khaki, gray, black and navy.

Sedan: Constructed mainly of a synthetic PU Nu-buck, the Sedan has a reinforced toe and other qualities for added durability. The interior is padded for extra comfort. Available color schemes are gray, black and khaki.

All three models share the following features:

• A full-girth sidewall acts as a mudguard to aid in dryness and stability.
• An air-filled heel chamber reduces weight and increases cushioning, while a wider heel ensures stability.
• The EVA-cushioned mid-sole and foot bed gives a firm but comfortable feel with a latex top layer.
• Built-in rubber arch support to the exterior for extra comfort and durability.
• Sole design has a durable rubber tooth pattern and replaceable soft cleats that provided terrific "grip" and control.
• The threads for the replaceable cleats in the sole accept all "small metal" threaded aftermarket cleats.

We walked away from our experience with Alias Footwear golf shoes with a strongly positive feeling about this product, and we suspect most who try these shoes on for size will agree.

One more great thing about them: They don't break the bank. The Alias Footwear golf shoes range in price from only $68 to just $76.

For more info, visit the Alias Footwear Web site, or compare prices in the Pro Shop.