Cleaning golf shoes

[TheTrueReview]

I'm after a bit of advice.

Recently, I bought a pair of white/tan golf shoes. I made sure I picked up a tub of Footjoy shoe cream as well so I can keep them nice & sparkling.

The only problem is that applying the shoe cream with a rag is a messy affair. I ended up with white shoe cream on some of the tan leather bits & also on the side of the soles of the shoes. After that experience, I went in search of some sort of applicator (at a number of shoe repair stores) which would make it easy to apply shoe cream. No such luck. It appears there is so such thing invented.

I was wondering (from those who bother to clean their golf shoes) what you guys use to apply shoe cream?

[markTHEblake]

I used to use Dubbin, regardless of shoe, dont need to worry about the colour then.

[Courty]

What Blakey said.

[TheTrueReview]

I'm guessing Dubbin keeps the dirt off but keeps them looking 'like new' white?

[markTHEblake]

no, it keeps the leather shiney and supple. you want glossy white shoes, get a can of dulux and a pair of tights to go with it

[Dotty]

I'm guessing Dubbin keeps the dirt off but keeps them looking 'like new' white?

Dubbin here also, applied with a hand up an old sock. Mainly for keeping the moisture out, esp. the dew on the long grass.

But I find it tends to attract the dust on very dry courses, so shoes don't stay pristine white for long.

[Scottt]

I just give my white Cally shoes a scrub with some warm water and a toothbrush on any areas that get dirty. They're still pristine 18 months later...

[razaar]

I just give my white Cally shoes a scrub with some warm water and a toothbrush on any areas that get dirty. They're still pristine 18 months later...

Agree...with neutral leather conditioner every now & then. Keep the soft spikes clean and replace when they start to wear.

[BrisVegas]

you can clean golf shoes? who knew!

[razaar]

you can clean golf shoes? who knew!

and the bathroom, toilet, floors, walls etc.

[burger]

I clean mine with this sport shoe spray cleaner first and then . . .

Dubbin here also, applied with a hand up an old sock. Mainly for keeping the moisture out, esp. the dew on the long grass.

But I find it tends to attract the dust on very dry courses, so shoes don't stay pristine white for long.

wot the dotmeister said . . . .

[beanbag]

i use leather cleaner wipes , got them for the car first up but now use them for both, keeped in the car ,give them a wipedown after every round

[Rusty]

white shoes & white shirts - they don't stay white for long

[GC]

and the bathroom, toilet, floors, walls etc.

They say " Cleaning has never killed anyone " but i for one aren't willing to risk it!

[Jarro]

Warm soapy water and a wet rag .... that's all i use.

[Jarro]

Speaking of which, have you cleaned out that garage yet ?

[just]

As someone who had to wear white leather shoes for my job for many years, here is my advice:
1. Don't get shoes with white leather!
2. If you don't listen to 1, do the following, use warm soapy water to clean the shoes, including using a toothbrush to scrub dirt out of the creases, and then apply a neutral shoe cleaner or dubbin.

[Rusty]

ah so you really were part of the white shoe brigade!

[Flowergirl]

Cleaning advice?? You boys are so cute.

[burger]

As someone who had to wear white leather shoes for my job for many years

were you in the Navy just?

[just]

were you in the Navy just?

Yes

[burger]

That was the only job I could come up with requiring white shoes other than a pimp.

And I didn't want to throw that out there as a first choice!

[grandmasterb]

Dubbin here as well but with my old shoes i just wipe them over with some metho and always make sure i clean the spikes/soles after i wear them.