The new Dryjoys are about £50 a pair more expensive than the Footjoy AQLs. Are they worth the extra dosh?
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 I had a pair of Dryjoys and wasnt impressed. So I removed the studs and used them as my range shoes. Love the AQL's, have 3 pairs (Range, metal studs, soft spikes) in current usage and am about to buy a couple more. They are comfortable, look ok, hard wearing, as waterproof as any other golf I have had (i.e. not waterproof), and compared to most other big name golf shoes are good value (if anything in golf could ever be called good value). I dont even try other golf shoes now, just buy AQL's.
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 I'm with Creo, I have had a few pairs of the old aqualites and they where great (although the white one's did age quickly) and where totally waterproof for over 200 rounds of golf. I was then lucky enough to win a pair of Reelfits. These are Footjoys top of the range shoes costing over £110 and where no better than the aqualites I have had. The only improvement was I never had any grass build up on the sole of the shoe. When buying my next pair in Winter I will be buying AQLs which I consider to be very good value for money.
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 With Creo and Pengwyn on the Aqualites,fit like a glove from the first round.Never seem to get more than one winter totally dry,but I use the slightly 'leaky' ones in the summer(I'm sure we will get one this year!)and the disgraceful ones(cracked and leaky-I favour the white ones) on the range. Totally waterproof for 200 rounds!.I'd like to think I take care of my shoes(Dubbin them) but can't get anywhere near that.I play just over 2 rounds a week,any tips on how to keep them waterproof?
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Oldboy, I play 4 times per week come rain or shine. I clean them after every round (quick scrub outside club) and let them dry out naturally (in the boot of my car  ). I will polish them when they look tatty but that is all. I get at least 12 months good use out of each pair and then 6 months where I use them in muddy conditions. I think the natural drying out really helps the shoes stay waterproof, but it does make my boot a bit pongy.
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Thanks for everyone comments but I ended up orderingthe Dryjoys from my pro shop. To be honest if had not have said FJ on the side of the AQLs I would have thought they were made by some cheap brand I had never heard of. I wonder whether FJ have cut some corners with the latest version bearing in mind you were all very happy with yours.
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 So it's fair to say you had already made up your mind then Simon 
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I expected the decision to be more difficult when I saw them Scoopa which is why I wanted other peoples input. However, when you seem them in the flesh it's not difficult to see why one pair is a lot more expensive than the other.
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 Well my shoes look as good as new only done around 15 rounds and loads of driving range. But when ever they dirty give them a wash when I get home and ifthey starting to looks a little like they losing colour give them a quick polish. Takes like 5 secs to polish with them been waterproof materials. All black, will never buy white in the winter only use if the course is totally dry.
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I spose the Dryjoys do look a little posher, but personally I cant see anything wrong with the muted "athletic" look of the AQL's which are wearable by any age group. That athletic look is also functional - my Dryjoys after 100+ wearings (1 on course, the rest at the range) were still stiff and unyielding and really not comfortable, the AQL's soften straight away and are more like wearing a smart pair of trainers in terms of comfort. If its classic you want then go the whole hog and get the FJ Classics, your feet will hate you, but then they will look the biz.
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I just use Nike things : )
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_of_18th_n_berwick.JPG) I wait and buy the previous seasons model of Dryjoys when they knock some money off and use them as my winter shoes - always fit and are comforatable from new.
Seem to keep the water out for 2 winter seasons with no problem. I alway buy black for the winter which are easier to keep looking good - shoe polish and dubbin.
Also they get a spray of water repellent at regular intervals!
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Or right will do!
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 Somebody asked how to keep shoes waterproof. Use Nik Wax Aqueous Wax, made for the far more demanding hiking market. Simply wash clean the shoes in plain water and apply the aqueous wax to the wet leather, let it soak in and buff up after about 15-30 minutes then leave to dry.
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... or stay at home in the warm and dry, and cosy.
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There is that.
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