How Payntr Golf Is Changing Golf Shoes Forever

🎙️ Inside Payntr Golf: How Modern Golf Shoes Are Changing Performance | Mike ForseyWhat actually makes a great golf shoe?In this episode of the Birdie Golf Club Podcast, I sit down with Mike Forsey, co-founder and president of Payntr Golf, to explore the innovation, biomechanics and athlete feedback shaping the future of golf footwear.From Mike’s journey through FootJoy and Nike to launching Payntr Golf during a global pandemic, this conversation dives into the technology, philosophy and passion behind one of the fastest-growing performance brands in golf.We also discuss how tour players like Jason Day and Min Woo Lee influence product development — and why modern golf shoes are about far more than just style.🧠 What We Cover• Mike Forsey’s career journey through FootJoy, Nike and Payntr Golf • The biomechanics behind Payntr’s propulsion plate technology • Why traction and stability matter in golf performance • Balancing classic golf aesthetics with modern technology • The influence of Jason Day and Min Woo Lee on design • Why comfort and fit are critical for performance • The evolution of spikes vs spikeless golf shoes • Product testing, athlete feedback and innovation • Expanding into women’s golf and global markets • Building a golf brand during a global pandemic ⏱ Chapters00:00 – Golf landscape and tournament recap 02:00 – Charles Schwab Challenge discussion 04:15 – DP World Tour highlights 07:20 – LIV Golf and recent events 10:20 – Mike’s early passion for footwear and biomechanics 12:45 – Career journey: running shoes to golf 15:05 – Payntr’s propulsion plate technology 17:30 – Balancing style and performance 20:00 – Comfort, fit and versatility 22:40 – Modern golf shoe trends 25:00 – Jason Day’s influence on product innovation 28:00 – Athlete feedback and collaboration 31:30 – Real-world testing and golf trips 34:00 – Payntr Golf partnership 36:00 – Spikes vs spikeless debate 40:00 – Future plans and expansion 45:00 – Challenges launching during COVID 50:00 – Athlete endorsements and adoption stories 55:00 – Continuous innovation and future ideas 60:00 – Final reflections 🤝 Podcast Partners👟 Payntr Golf – 15% Off Performance golf footwear worn by Jason Day, Justin Rose, Sam Burns and Min Woo Lee. 👉 https://payntrgolf.co.uk CODE: BIRDIEGOLFCLUBPODCAST 📊 Shot Scope – 15% Off Performance tracking trusted by serious golfers. 👉 https://shotscope.com/?rfsn=8805411.2f49ef5&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8805411.2f49ef5 CODE: BIRDIEGOLFCLUB 🌍 Golf Escapes Plan your next golf trip and earn Double Escape Points. 👉 https://www.golf-escapes.com/the-birdie-golf-club-podcast-with-golf-escapes/ CODE: BIRDIEDOUBLEPOINTS 🔔 Subscribe New episodes every Tuesday featuring golfers, coaches, innovators and industry leaders shaping the modern game.If you love golf beyond just swing tips — this is your podcast.