Nike Lunar Bandon Golf Shoe Review
25 Oct 2013
by Benjamin Larsen of AmateurGolf.com
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As a stubborn golfer, I need my apparel,
equipment and
shoes to hold up
to the elements. No matter rain, sleet or
snow,
if I have
my mind set on
playing, I'm playing.
But staying dry and warm --- from head to toe
--- is a
tough task for any
golfer hoping to get the most out of their
season. Seeing
as I call frigid
New England home, I figure my conditions are
as bad as
anywhere this
time of year.
The Nike Lunar Bandon is the perfect shoe to
keep up
with the elements,
no matter where you play.
Introduced in late 2012, the Lunar Bandon
looks very
little like most other golf shoes.
But remember, don't judge a book by its
cover.
You're no
ordinary golfer.
And this is no ordinary golf shoe.
For starters, the shoes are cut higher than any
golf shoe
I've ever seen or
worn. Assuming that a low-profile waterproof
golf shoe
can only keep dry
to its highest point, the Lunar Bandon is more
of a high
top settling just
above the ankle.
Inside, is the full-length contoured sockliner --
- a
breathable, comfortable
and moisture-wicking slot to keep your feet
snug and
secure no matter
the lie, terrain or conditions.
On the outside, it's made of seam-sealed
waterproof
leather all enclosed
with a bonded zipper designed to keep the
water out.
Crafted to take on harsh weather typical of
the rugged
Oregon coast, the
Nike Lunar Bandon is moreover a mudder. But
that
doesn't mean it's not
ready for golf. Molded with CHAMP Spikes'
ScorpionStinger Tri-LOK spikes
the Lunar Bandon is built on Nike's Power
Platform, which
means your sole
keeps a low profile to help with a more
athletic
stance
and increased
stability --- something all golfers try to
achieve.
My first try with the Lunar Bandons came in
mid-
November on a wet and
windy day in Massachusetts. I was pleased to
stay dry
and found myself
worrying not about where I stepped or walking
around
the various
collection areas on the course, but on my next
shot.
Overall, the shoe is a niche product. If you're
a
serious
golfer and want to
keep playing in any condition, the Lunar
Bandon may be
the perfect shoe
for you.