Alright, let me tell you how I went about making my own custom Jordan golf shoes. I’ve always loved the look of Jordans, but the official golf versions? Sometimes hard to find or just not the exact colorway I wanted. Plus, I like tinkering.
Getting Started
First thing, I had to pick the base shoe. I went with a pair of Jordan 1 Mids I found online. They weren’t brand new, but in pretty good shape, which is perfect for a project like this. Didn’t want to mess up a super expensive pair right off the bat, you know? Cleaned them up real good first – soap, water, toothbrush for the tricky spots. Gotta have a clean slate.
Then, the important part: the golf spikes. I looked around and found these conversion kits online. They basically come with the screw-in spikes and the little receptacle things they screw into. Seemed straightforward enough.
Doing the Work
This is where it got kinda nerve-wracking. I laid the shoes sole-up and planned where the spikes should go. Looked at some pictures of actual golf shoes to get an idea of the best pattern for grip. Marked the spots with a marker.
Next, I had to carefully drill small pilot holes for the spike receptacles. Used a drill bit just a tiny bit smaller than the receptacle threads. Had to go slow here, didn’t want to punch right through the sole or mess up the cushioning inside. Did one shoe, checked it, then did the other to match.
Once the holes were ready, I applied some strong, waterproof adhesive – like a shoe goo or epoxy – around the hole and on the receptacle threads. Then I carefully screwed the receptacles into the sole, making sure they were flush and straight. Wiped off any excess glue right away. Let that cure for a full day, just to be safe. Didn’t want these things popping out mid-swing.
After the glue was totally dry and solid, it was the easy part: screwing in the actual soft spikes. Simple twist-in action. Put them all in, tightened them up.
The Result
And that was pretty much it! Stood back and looked at them – Jordan 1s, ready for the course. They felt solid. The spikes were secure.
Took them out for a round last weekend. Honestly? They worked great. Grip was good, felt stable. Plus, got a few comments, which is always cool. It was a fun little project, took an afternoon plus drying time, and now I’ve got a unique pair of golf kicks. Definitely satisfying to do it yourself.
