One company offering a multitude of choices in women's golf shoes is Lady Fairway. Whether you want traditional (you can still get that kiltie), modern, athletic, or casual -- there is probably an option for you. Want color? Lady Fairway shoes are available in everything from solid while to solid black and nearly everything in between. Two-tone shoes are a staple in golf, and Lady Fairway does not fail to deliver. There are some great choices in Red/White, Black/White, White/Beige, Brown/Beige and more. One of the most eye-catching designs is the Lady Spectator in White/Red. If you're looking to be seen on the golf course, this is a great option.

Lady Fairway is a division of Women's Golf Unlimited. They are a leading supplier of women's golf shoes, apparel, gloves, socks and accessories. Known for their exceptional fit, comfort and style, Lady Fairway Golf Shoes are built around a specially engineered ComfortFit™ shoe "last" (the wooden form the shoe is shaped around) that is said to mirror the unique anatomy of a woman's foot from heel-to-toe. You'll see Lady Fairway products worn by LPGA Hall-of-Famer Kathy Whitworth (who is also a spokesperson for the company) and also by current Tour players Amy Alcott, Dawn Coe-Jones, Missie Berteotti, and others.

Other comparable products in ladies golf shoes are those offered by Callaway, Nike, and FootJoy.

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Made with full-grain leather uppers, it's been built with Sandbaggers' newly-developed Contour Fit. The idea is that a slightly narrower heel (with an amply padded ankle collar) should provide a soft, yet snug, fit right out of the box. The asymmetric toe-box has also been updated for a roomier fit. The designers at Sandbaggers also thought to add built-in orthotics for less fatigue along with a steel shank for extra torsion control and comfort. The lining is moisture-wicking micro-fiber which should provide extra comfort on hot, sweaty days.

Available in Medium and Wide width options, sizes range from 5-11. The shoe is generously sized in both length and width. If, like most wearers of this shoe, you'll opt to go "sans socks," it is recommended to order a one-half size smaller than your normal shoe size. The ‘Honey' color -- shown here -- is neutral enough to coordinate with many outfits, making it a decent choice if you're only going to own one pair of golf shoes.

The outsole features a dual-density flex-grip material with built-in spikes (similar to a soft-spike) that is suitable for a variety of course conditions.

There is a lot to like about these shoes, though some may find the design lacking. If that's the case for you, but you are intrigued by the feature set, you might want to check out Sandbaggers other models such as the Fiona and Anna.

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These Palm Springs Ladies Golf Sandals aren't my favorite golf sandals in the world. The price is good if you are just looking for one step off from your flip flops. However, they are a bit generic for my taste. They are bland-looking and ugly, and they aren't that stable.

There a couple of golf shoes out there that I like a lot better, because they are better-looking and more stable. My favorite is the Footjoy Greenjoy Ladies' Golf Sandal. This is a rugged sandal that is sporty-looking and about as stable as you are going to get in a golf sandal. The other one I like is the Bite Women's Double X TG Golf Sandal. In this golf sandal, Bite uses a double X cross strapping system to lock your foot into place.

Whichever one you choose, don't forget to put sunscreen on your feet. (And some deodorant!)

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The positive effects, however, don’t out way the humiliation you get when getting thrown off of the bosses private country club for showing up in flip flops. (If I can only help one person.)

All joking aside, sandals are a new wave sweeping golf as more and more people join are great sport. Golf is becoming less of a snooty knickers and leather shoes sport, to a shorts and sandals sport. And I love it.

Let’s take a look at these Bite sandals. They designed these Double X TG Sandals so you could swing away. The Double X refers to a technology they use to secure your foot in place. It's a double X strapping pattern. Take a gander at the photo and you'll see what I'm talking about. The straps on your heel and in the middle form an "X". Use the three adjustable Velcro straps (one on the heel, the middle, and the toes) to lock it down and you have a sandal that is going to hug your foot like a kid being dropped off on the first day of preschool.

The main thing when it comes to golf shoes regarding performance is how sturdy they are. Thanks to the Double X you can fasten these things down tighter than a bow-line on a sailboat. That being said, they are still sandals, and that means you really can’t grip with your feet like your regular Dry Joys.

But that’s fine with me, because I usually score better when I’m swing easier anyway. One of the intangibles I’ve noticed when walking 18 holes of golf in sandals is your feet don’t get as tired. That might be a function of the comfortable shoes combined with the fact that you are swinging easier. Regardless of the reason, I know that I don’t fade as quick on 17 and 18 as I do in the stiff leathers.

I would caution you on one thing. You should leave the sandals at home on particularly hilly golf courses, or particularly swanky golf clubs. Either one could cause some embarrassing moments like when you accidentally fall into a ravine, or when the starter on the loud speaker asks you to leave the first tee. Again, If I can help only one person with my mistakes, then it means a lot to me.

All in all, I really like these golf sandals. The only pair I've seen that can compete is the Footjoy Greenjoy Ladies Golf Sandal. The FootJoy is a little sportier-looking and a bit more comfortable.

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In other words, a less stable shoe can actually help your tempo. The reason being, that when you wrap the club around your head and coil up like a spring, if you spastically come unwound like a Yoyo, you’re going to end up in the creek next to the tee box.

So most people will make a much slower swing and find themselves hitting the ball on the center of the clubface more often. This may actually make the ball go further than your typical ferocious swing that resembles a panicked person trying to swat a bee with a broom stick.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying these sandals don’t have any grab in them. They are equipped with soft spikes in the bottom, just like the majority of your traditional golf shoes. Thus, they are certainly better than flip flops.

The main thing I'm looking for in a golf sandal... hold on to your hats, this might surprise you – is comfort. I'm really more concerned with the feel on my feet than how stable the shoe is. That and some cool tan lines. When you play as much golf as I do, sometimes you need a break from those stiff, sweaty golf shoes, or I just can’t find any clean socks. Either way, it makes for a nice change and a good conversation piece for my foursome (regarding my pale, funky feet).

Let's face it, if you are playing golf in sandals, then you are giving up performance for pleasure. And these FootJoys are very comfy. FootJoy in my opinion, (sandals or not) are the most comfortable golf shoes on the market.

In addition, these FootJoy Sandals are about as good as it gets in stability for a golf sandal. The soles are very firm, and the lining underneath - the adjustable Velcro straps - lock your foot down very tight. And the several soft spikes on the bottom, as I previously mentioned, are decent enough for gripping.

Thus, compared to flip flops and Birkenstocks, these are a good alternative to play golf. On those hot summer days it’s fun to get out sans socks and let the puppies breath, but.still be able to rip your drives, just watch out for the adjacent creek. I also like the Bite Women's Double X TG Golf Sandal, but it's not quite as comfortable as the Footjoy.

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The style is my favorite thing about the shoe. The mesh part of the shoe is the colored background for the Callaway logo on the side. The shoe is hip and modern looking. If it were me, I'd buy all three colors (Coral, Lilac, and Citron) to match my extensive golf wardrobe.

The cons of the shoe are performance and protection. The shoe isn't the most stable shoe I've ever seen. There are no spikes on the bottom; instead, Callaway uses little rubber nubs. They advertise the shoe as waterproof, but I'm going to respectfully argue that one. I've yet to play in a golf shoe that uses any type of mesh outer that kept my foot completely dry in wet conditions. However, keep in mind I play most of my golf in the great Northwest where we battle sloppy, muddy conditions 8 months out of the year.

For a high performance shoe that is waterproof, take a look at these: the Callaway Women's Hyperbolic Golf Shoe and the Adidas Tour 360 3.0 Womens Golf Shoe.

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On a nice summer day, when the weather is warm, I look forward to taking a day off from my stiff golf shoes and sliding into a pair of sandals. It helps my swing too, because it forces me to pay a little closer attention to swinging in-tempo. Let’s face it, when your little piggies are flying free in the breeze – you are not going to get as much bite with your feet. Thus you should naturally start swinging a little easier or you will find yourself on your derrière in the bushes. And, remember one in the hand is better than two in the bush!

On that note you actually kill two birds with one stone by wearing sandals. (Perhaps, I’m throwing too many metaphors at you.) If you are suffering from bad tempo and funky feet, these Orthosport Women's Golf Sandals are going to fix both of those problems.

These sandals have an ergonomic design. That's a big word. (Don't run for your dictionary, I've got you covered.) This means the high-paid shoe designers at Bite have taken great measures to build these shoes so that they interact with your foot in a positive way and that at the end of 18 holes of golf, your foot doesn't come out looking like a pretzel. The shoe is designed to fit to the contour of your foot and the straps allow you to tighten in down like a vice. Although, to me that contradicts the point as I’ve noticed when I strap down the sandals, it hurts my feet. Therefore, I keep them looser than most.

What's more is there is a removable foot bed, and the shoes are anti-microbial and odor-resistant. (How do they do that?) Apparently, your feet will not only come out feeling fresh, but they will smell fresh (like roses, actually). Sorry, I'm always skeptical when it comes to this anti-microbial, odor-resistant stuff. I've yet to find any shoe that could dampen the potency of my funky feet. (Maybe I should see a doctor.) Your feet might be different.

All and all, the pros of this sandal are as follows: I really like the arch support and stability of this sandal. For the money, you won’t find a more stable sandal. And yes, the shoe has soft spikes along the bottom, like most of you standard golf shoes. On the downside, I don't like the heel strap. To be honest, It rides up like a cheap pair of boxer shorts. (Ahem.) On my foo, that is – and I find myself constantly having to push it down, or just un-straping the strap altogether. For comfort, I recommend the Bite Women's Double X TG Golf Sandal and the Footjoy Greenjoy Ladies' Golf Sandal.

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Let's take a look at the functional parts of the shoe and get back to Paris later...

All joking aside, these shoes actually have some of Callaway's cool technology. The shoes are completely waterproof using a soft waterproof leather upper and their RainSport/Drysport technology. This technology provides the shoe with a moisture-wicking lining in a breathable waterproof system that is more comfortable than those old stiff leather shoes.

Performance-wise, the shoes have a decent stability with great traction. However, these shoes run a bit narrow, and the toe is kind of pointy. For a wider shoe, check out Callaway's ultimate performance shoe: the Women's Hyperbolic Golf Shoe. This shoe comes with something called XWT technology. This is a forefoot pad that you can adjust to the width of each foot.

Having said that, I doubt Paris Hilton has very wide feet and the Hyperbolics don't have any bling adorning them. I'm sorry... never mind... I don't know what I was thinking...

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First, I think it's a good-looking shoe. I like the colorful Callaway logo with matching heel. The shoe is completely waterproof. Using their trademark Rainsport/Drysport, the shoe has a moisture-wicking lining with a breathable, waterproof system.

Do you have wide feet? Callaway has built these shoes with a XWT technology. This is a forefoot pad that you can adjust to the width of each foot.

My favorite thing about the shoe is the Callaway Comfort Technology Gel Tongue. The tongue of the shoe is built with gel tubes that distribute the lace pressure evenly and uniformly across the entire surface of your foot. This helps to improve the circulation of your feet and make your foot more comfortable.

Finally, when I think about performance in a golf shoe, I look at the stability of the shoe and traction. This shoe has good stability using a hyperlite stability outsole with 7 new Chevron Comfort Spikes for excellent traction.

For an even more stable shoe, I like the Adidas Tour 360 3.0 Women's Golf Shoe. This shoe has a really cool 360 wrap design that locks your foot in place.

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These Climacool Tradewinds are only 20 bucks, and that's because you are basically buying a sneaker with some spikes on the bottom. The upside is it's a very comfortable shoe that keeps your foot cool. The mesh lining and synthetic uppers feel great and the open panels are like have little sunroofs for your feet.

However, don't go out mudding in these. They are not waterproof, weatherproof, or even early morning dew-proof. Also, don't wear them without socks. Even though they are lightweight, they are too stiff to wear without socks. For a cool "Croc-like" golf shoe that you can wear sans any foot underwear, check out the Dawgs Lady Golf Spirit Shoes.

And for something more high performance and waterproof, check out my faves: the Adidas Tour 360 3.0 Womens Golf Shoes. About these shoes my grandpappy would say, "You gotta have the right tool for the right job."

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