True Linkswear OG Sport

One of my favorite things about writing product reviews is seeing the evolution of a brand. In the case of True Linkswear, it has been dramatic and impressive. Starting out as a pure golf shoe company, they are now playing in the crossover / lifestyle arena. Moreover, the styles have vastly improved to meet more of mainstream look. Old True Linkswear fans will fondly recall the “clown shoe” look of yore.

Specifically, a few years ago (gosh COVID just ruins all of my time estimates) True Linkswear introduced their True Knits which were super light, super comfy and appropriate for all manners of activities. To that end, I have a pair of True Knits that I have only played golf in one time but I wear nearly every day. It’s not that the Knits are not appropriate for golf, it’s more that they just do not have as much structure as I would like.

So, when True Linkswear introduced the True OG Sport I was thrilled to get what I believe is the best of both worlds. With the OG sport, you get the comfort, breathability and lightness of the Knit but the tread and structure of the older True styles (plus they are waterproof).

I first got my pair of True OG Sport just before I left on a 10 day trip to Mexico. Wanting to pack light, I brought only two pairs of shoes, flip flops and my new True OG Sport. Over the course of those 10 days, I walked a ton of miles on roads, paths and rough terrain. Not only were they super comfortable but I also really appreciated the traction while on uneven rocky hills.

In addition to lots of sightseeing I also got in a few rounds of golf which provided me the opportunity to see how the OG Sport perform on the course. Not that it was any surprise, but I absolutely loved them. Unlike the Knit, I felt like I had more stability and traction providing me with a more stable base to push off from.  We also got caught in a minor rain shower so having waterproof shoes was a bonus.

Now to one of my favorite shoe features to write about, getting them on and off. Like many people, I pretty much never tie my shoes. Instead, I prefer to find the right snugness then just pull them on. Fortunately, many shoes (including the True OG Sport) include some type of loop on the back of the shoe to make that easy. Interestingly, they have changed the loop from vertical (in the Knit) to horizontal (in the OG Sport). My guess is they did this for style reason as it is not quite as natural to use. With that said, they still can be pulled on without unlacing (gosh we have become a lazy species). True Linkswear calls this “Full Sock Fit Flexible Opening”

Finally, I want to touch on the sole and construction as it is very different than the Knit. First off, the sole is very similar to what came on older versions of True Linkswear shoes. With large Cross-Life tread, you will get all the grip you require. Additionally, they have added extra support along the seam of the tread and shoe which seems to help from lateral movement that occurs during a golf swing. To me, this was an important differentiator from the Knit.

In short, I am a huge fan of the True OG sport and have become nearly my everyday shoe (and often my golf shoe). While I have only worn them for a month now, I expect that they will hold up for years since I am still wearing my Knits two years later.

Check out these shoes at www.truelinkswear.com