Considered one of my favourite issues about writing product evaluations is seeing the evolution of a model. Within the case of True Linkswear, it has been dramatic and spectacular. Beginning out as a pure golf shoe firm, they’re now taking part in within the crossover / way of life area. Furthermore, the types have vastly improved to fulfill extra of mainstream look. Previous True Linkswear followers will fondly recall the “clown shoe” look of yore.
Particularly, a couple of years in the past (gosh COVID simply ruins all of my time estimates) True Linkswear launched their True Knits which have been tremendous gentle, tremendous comfortable and applicable for all manners of actions. To that finish, I’ve a pair of True Knits that I’ve solely performed golf in a single time however I put on almost daily. It’s not that the Knits aren’t applicable for golf, it’s extra that they only should not have as a lot construction as I would really like.
So, when True Linkswear launched the True OG Sport I used to be thrilled to get what I consider is the perfect of each worlds. With the OG sport, you get the consolation, breathability and lightness of the Knit however the tread and construction of the older True types (plus they’re waterproof).
I first acquired my pair of True OG Sport simply earlier than I left on a ten day journey to Mexico. Desirous to pack gentle, I introduced solely two pairs of sneakers, flip flops and my new True OG Sport. Over the course of these 10 days, I walked a ton of miles on roads, paths and tough terrain. Not solely have been they tremendous snug however I additionally actually appreciated the traction whereas on uneven rocky hills.
Along with plenty of sightseeing I additionally acquired in a couple of rounds of golf which offered me the chance to see how the OG Sport carry out on the course. Not that it was any shock, however I completely liked them. In contrast to the Knit, I felt like I had extra stability and traction offering me with a extra secure base to push off from. We additionally acquired caught in a minor rain bathe so having waterproof sneakers was a bonus.
Now to one in every of my favourite shoe options to write down about, getting them on and off. Like many individuals, I just about by no means tie my sneakers. As a substitute, I desire to seek out the appropriate snugness then simply pull them on. Luckily, many sneakers (together with the True OG Sport) embody some sort of loop on the again of the shoe to make that straightforward. Apparently, they’ve modified the loop from vertical (within the Knit) to horizontal (within the OG Sport). My guess is that they did this for model motive as it isn’t fairly as pure to make use of. With that stated, they nonetheless could be pulled on with out unlacing (gosh we have now grow to be a lazy species). True Linkswear calls this “Full Sock Match Versatile Opening”
Lastly, I need to contact on the only and building as it is extremely totally different than the Knit. First off, the only is similar to what got here on older versions of True Linkswear sneakers. With massive Cross-Life tread, you’re going to get all of the grip you require. Moreover, they’ve added further help alongside the seam of the tread and shoe which appears to assist from lateral motion that happens throughout a golf swing. To me, this was an necessary differentiator from the Knit.
Briefly, I’m an enormous fan of the True OG sport and have grow to be almost my on a regular basis shoe (and sometimes my golf shoe). Whereas I’ve solely worn them for a month now, I count on that they are going to maintain up for years since I’m nonetheless carrying my Knits two years later.
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