Brannock Devices have been the shoe fitting standard for more than 70 years and are still the best way for determining foot length, width and arch length. But the Brannock Device is ideally just one component in a proper shoe fitting.

Arch Length (heel-to-ball measurement)

Heel-to-Toe Length

Width

Where arch length and heel-to-toe length differ, you generally want to take the bigger of the two sizes. This is to ensure that the ball of your foot aligns properly with the flex point of the shoe.

 

Things to know before going to a fitting:

• Your feet may swell over the course of the day, so you should always get measured towards the end of the day.
• Wear an appropriate sock. If you’re getting fit for golf shoes, you should bring along the socks you usually wear on the course. Why pair a performance sock with a performance golf shoe?
• Sit down when being fit, with your leg at a 45 degree angle. Standing will create downward pressure, spreading out your feet and toes. An accurate fit is “weightless”.
• Your size will change over the course of your life. It is not uncommon for feet to flatten and widen as we age.
• Don’t look at the size on the box, let your feet tell your brain how they feel.

Sole Dedication
Only FJ focuses solely on golf, so our products enhance the golf experience. It is our sole passion.

The Most Sizes in Golf
FootJoy offers more sizes than any other manufacturer, you can find the full range in the custom MyJoys Program.

The Most Shoe Lasts
FJ offers more lasts (shoe shapes) than any other brand in Golf, including the Laser last developed from foot scans.

Rigorous Testing
FJ products endure extensive testing to ensure every shoe is made to fit, perform, support and withstand whatever the player encounters during the round.

Tour Validation
Week-to-week, year-to-year and tour-to-tour, more of the best players in the world wear FJ shoes than all other brands combined.

BOA Closure System
The BOA Closure System pulls the foot down and back into the shoe for the most precise fit available. FJ was the first golf company to work with BOA and is the only brand licensed to offer the exclusive, premium “heel mount”.

Materials/Technology
FJ is the leader in golf shoes and golf shoe technology through a commitment to offering every player a shoe that best suits their game and style.

Size Consistency
FJ shoes are sized consistently across models. If you wear a 9 M in DryJoys, you are likely to be the same size in other FJ shoes, but the feel could be different. Take a look at the Fit vs. Feel page for more.

Once you are properly fit, any shoe of the same size across the FootJoy line should fit you, but different shoes afford a different feel. Shoe shapes, determined in part by the lasts they are created on, will vary with the design of the shoe. For example, a shoe from the Tailored Collection with a ‘V’ throat may feel snug around the toes and over the top of the foot. Some people will prefer a snug feel. Conversely, a D.N.A., with a more rounded or squared toe, might afford more room for your toes. Both may fit equally well, but feel is subjective. Listen to what your feet are telling you. You know what feels good to you.

Elements of shoe design that affect feel:

When trying on shoes, be sure to talk to your fitter about specific elements that you like or dislike about the feel so that they can better guide you to a shoe that not only fits you but also feels the way you want it to.

Shoes should fit comfortably from the first wear and should never need a "break in" period. If they do, you might be one of the 70% wearing the wrong size.

How can you tell?

While a Brannock Device will give you the important arch length measurement, it can’t tell you the shape of your arch. How do you know?

In bare feet, lightly wet the soles of your feet and then step on a blank piece of heavy paper (such as a shopping bag). The wet footprints you leave on the paper will show you your arch shape.

Your arch shape may change. Typically, people’s arches become flatter as they age.

 

Finding shoes to accommodate different arch shapes is another thing that your professionally trained fitter should be able to assist you in.

If you are experiencing regular discomfort (or pain) in your back, legs or feet while golfing, FootJoy recommends consulting your doctor.  It is not uncommon for golfers to assume that their back or leg pain is caused by their swing (or not golfing enough!). We often hear in fittings that consulting a podiatrist and changing to a shoe that offers the right support relieves their discomfort.

Pronation
Pronation is simply the natural “roll” of your foot as you walk, but over-pronation can cause pain when you walk, as well as other issues such as back pain. Over-pronation is sometimes associated with flat or low arches. If you have been told by a doctor that you over-pronate follow your doctor's shoe recommendations, but we would suggest you try a shoe with good midsole support.

Plantar Fasciitis
For people who have been diagnosed with Plantar Fasciitis we strongly recommend consulting your Podiatrist for their recommendations before selecting a shoe. But in our experience in fitting golfers, we suggest you look for shoes with:

• Firm heel support
• Strong arch support
• Minimal midsole torquing (midsole is unable to twist or bend)
• Flex only at the ball of the foot
• Secure lacing (a BOA lacing system might be optimal)

Orthotics are shoe inserts for people with high or low arches or for medical conditions such as plantar fasciitis. FootJoy golf shoes offer more support than running shoes. Even if you require orthotics for your running shoes, you may find that you do not need them for golf.

The most important factor to consider when you want to use orthotics with your golf shoes is Fit-Bed® insole width. The Fit-Bed® insole is part of the shoe design. If your orthotics are thicker than the Fit-Bed® insole, you may not have enough volume in the shoe for your foot. If your orthotics are thinner than the Fit-Bed® insole, then you might not have enough cushioning.

To ensure the best fit with your orthotics, FootJoy strongly recommends that you either:

• Bring your orthotics with you to be fit by a trained professional.
• Bring your properly fit golf shoes with you to your doctor to create orthotics specifically to work with your shoes.