replacing spikes

[mcgsxr]

I would also be aware that there are different types of spike systems, so 1 tool may not do it all.

My FJ shoes use 1 tool (I bought it years ago at GT along with a few boxes of replacement soft spikes) but my Ecco shoes use different spikes.

[WestendStew]

Anyone know how much GolfTown charges to change spikes these days? (I will be buying new spikes from them)

Get the tool so you can do it yourself for the rest of your life. Tool is cheap; $7-15.

My advice - set the soles of the shoes in hot water in a sink for a few minutes before you try to wrestle your old spikes out.

[Big Shooter]

I went to the store in Oshawa after a round yesterday to get mine replaced and was told they didnt offer the service. Ended up buying the spikes, one of the associates was really helpful in showing me how to replace them myself.

I think they may offer the service only at certain stores. Pretty sure I saw it was available at the Aurora Store last year

YES, I went to the Woodbridge store (where I've had them replace spikes for years), and they no longer offer the service. I called the Laird store, they do it....for $15....so that's $35+tax for new spikes....

I have a tool, and I tried cleaning the shoes, but I guess I'll have to try the "15 minute soak" first.

[4underthru9]

Soaking is a very good idea, but if you lived in my house there's no way you'd be soaking them in the sink or bath tub.
Happy wife, happy life, best to head down to the laundry tub;
unless of course she uses that to ferment the Sauerkraut.

[ifigetaholdofit]

YES, I went to the Woodbridge store (where I've had them replace spikes for years), and they no longer offer the service. I called the Laird store, they do it....for $15....so that's $35+tax for new spikes....

I have a tool, and I tried cleaning the shoes, but I guess I'll have to try the "15 minute soak" first.

Woodbridge to Laird seems like.. quite the distance to travel to get this done...

Spikes are outrageously priced .. the spikes I bought were 25$ alone. Will also be trying the hot water ... wish spikes were just ore durable though...

[WestendStew]

Spikes are outrageously priced .. the spikes I bought were 25$ alone. Will also be trying the hot water ... wish spikes were just ore durable though...

Hit up Amazon. Pretty sure I got spikes and a tool for less than $25 together.

[Big Shooter]

Went into GT today to look at a new pair of Ecco's, discussed one of the reasons I was looking at new shoes, and the associate asked if I had my old shoes in the car (which I did----of course)
Bought a "better" tool and some spikes today at GT (Heartland), where not only did I get better service than the Woodbridge store, the associate showed me how to use the wrench by removing a few spikes and gave me some tips on how to remove the others. That's the kind of Customer Service I used to get at Woodbridge.....no sure what the disconnect is there now?

[Phatchrisrules]

Woodbridge to Laird seems like.. quite the distance to travel to get this done...

Spikes are outrageously priced .. the spikes I bought were 25$ alone. Will also be trying the hot water ... wish spikes were just ore durable though...

All the more reason to go spikeless, brother. Did it in 2008/2009 when Ecco first introduced them and haven't looked back. Some of the pairs I have are pushing 7 years old and still look brand new in terms of the treads on the bottom. Of course, I have 2-3 pairs that I rotate so they don't get too dilapidated, but I see no reason that you couldn't get 1 pair of spikeless and have them last 2-3 years with moderate/heavy use.

I figure I've easily put 200+ rounds plus walking around the store on a few pairs of mine and again they could basically pass off as new. No worry about slipping (I find them to grip better than spikes now), no worry about the spikes wearing out, and no added cost of $30+ every year to get them back to wearable.

[sunshiNee]

I bought the tool and Scorpion spikes at Walmart. 7 dollars for the tool and maybe 14 dollars for the spikes... fairly easy to do on my footjoys, and i've never had to do anything fancy like soaking...

[ifigetaholdofit]

Went into GT today to look at a new pair of Ecco's, discussed one of the reasons I was looking at new shoes, and the associate asked if I had my old shoes in the car (which I did----of course)
Bought a "better" tool and some spikes today at GT (Heartland), where not only did I get better service than the Woodbridge store, the associate showed me how to use the wrench by removing a few spikes and gave me some tips on how to remove the others. That's the kind of Customer Service I used to get at Woodbridge.....no sure what the disconnect is there now?

This was basically exactly what happened at the Oshawa store - the guy was really help ful. Despite my displeasure at the price of the spike - the alternative is not being able to use the shoes after only 2 seasons. From that prespective, its not a big deal

[ifigetaholdofit]

All the more reason to go spikeless, brother. Did it in 2008/2009 when Ecco first introduced them and haven't looked back. Some of the pairs I have are pushing 7 years old and still look brand new in terms of the treads on the bottom. Of course, I have 2-3 pairs that I rotate so they don't get too dilapidated, but I see no reason that you couldn't get 1 pair of spikeless and have them last 2-3 years with moderate/heavy use.

I figure I've easily put 200+ rounds plus walking around the store on a few pairs of mine and again they could basically pass off as new. No worry about slipping (I find them to grip better than spikes now), no worry about the spikes wearing out, and no added cost of $30+ every year to get them back to wearable.

I picked up a pair of the nike air max 90s earlier this year - they are spikeless but have this like "teeth" spike design on the bottom - they are pretty awesome in terms of grip/super comfortable - only issue is that they are mesh and not waterproof. They are not an option for "fall" golf.

[Big Shooter]

This was basically exactly what happened at the Oshawa store - the guy was really help ful. Despite my displeasure at the price of the spike - the alternative is not being able to use the shoes after only 2 seasons. From that prespective, its not a big deal

Spikes DONE, way easier than I thought (with the CORRECT tool)

I have a pair of "spikeless" Puma's, but they're not good for 'damp' conditions.....have been looking around at Ecco's, probably splurge on a pair of Biom 2's by next season

[Arthur Dailey]

Spikes DONE, way easier than I thought (with the CORRECT tool)

I have a pair of "spikeless" Puma's, but they're not good for 'damp' conditions.....have been looking around at Ecco's, probably splurge on a pair of Biom 2's by next season

Could you please explain the 'correct' tool. I am looking to change the spikes on at least 2 pairs of shoes and want to make sure that I don't waste my time using a non-optimal tool.

[nomullies]

Re: replacing spikes:

The club is Whitevale and "spikeless shoes are recommended" in a private club that is taken as a rule due to peer pressure.

Interesting I'm playing there in a couple of weeks but I don't own spikeless.

On another note, are Nike spikes different than Footjoy? Should I buy them if Nike footwear is going away?

[Phatchrisrules]

Interesting I'm playing there in a couple of weeks but I don't own spikeless.

On another note, are Nike spikes different than Footjoy? Should I buy them if Nike footwear is going away?

Nike footwear is staying from what I understand. Their apparel and footwear line is continuing while the "hardlines" aspect such as balls, clubs, gloves, and bags was what was killed off.