Buy Classics
Finding a Pair
Where to look for a pair today, and what to check before you buy. Nothing is sold on this site.
What a pair cost
| Year | Price | What it was | Approximate in 2026 dollars | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $60 to $335, typically $150 | Used pair on eBay, 16 listings | Same | Our finds list, July 2026 |
| 2026 | $180 to $395 | Unworn old stock on eBay, 3 listings | Same | Our finds list, July 2026 |
| 2009 | About $345 | New pair at retail, final year | About $520 | v2 history, source to confirm |
| 2009 | About $250 | FJ Icon, the replacement, new | About $375 | v2 history, source to confirm |
| 1979 | $900 | Custom alligator pair | About $4,000 | Collector recollection via vcleat.com |
| 1970 | $85 per skin | Cost of alligator skin to FootJoy, not a shoe price | 1970 catalogue, plate 20 |
Where to look
The best place to find Classics is eBay, where both worn and unworn pairs turn up every week. Used pairs usually sell for $75 to $150 and unworn old stock for $150 to $400, depending on model, size and condition. Sizes 9.5 to 12 in medium and wide widths are the most sought after and tend to go quickly.
| Where | What you’ll find | Link |
|---|---|---|
| eBay | The largest supply by far, worn and unworn | Search “FootJoy Classics” |
| Etsy | Occasional vintage pairs, often better photographed | Search “FootJoy Classics” |
| GolfWRX forums | Buy and sell threads among keen golfers | forums.golfwrx.com |
| Estate sales and charity shops | Pairs in older golfing areas, often cheap and in need of care | None |
Handmade golf shoes today
- 01
Nebuloni
A family firm in Italy, now in its third generation, making all-leather golf shoes by hand. Its website says they are worn by Miguel Ángel Jiménez and Gary Player. nebulonigolfstore.com
- 02
Lambda Golf
Founded in Portugal in 2009, the year Brockton closed, by a group of family-owned shoemakers with more than fifty years in the trade. Its shoes are handmade in Portugal in classic styles, with a patented sole and heel built with a double layer to absorb impact. lambdagolf.com
- 03
Leonardo
An Italian shoemaker with shops in Florence and Rome, making leather golf shoes by hand in calf and full-grain leather. A pair costs around €500 to €550. leonardoshoes.com
- 04
Zanni
Designed by Barbara Zanni and made by hand in the Marche region of Italy. The upper, insole, midsole and a waterproof leather sole are stitched together layer by layer. The Al Capone model costs €820 and takes 15 to 35 working days to make. zannimadeinitaly.com
- 05
FootJoy 1857
A handcrafted line launched in 2018 as a nod to the company’s heritage.
Repairs and restoration
LaRossa Shoe Repair, South Weymouth, Massachusetts. In business since 1923 and working with FootJoy since the 1950s, LaRossa specialises in restoring FootJoys. It offers complete restoration, resoling, reconditioning, and new spikes and laces. Customers anywhere in the US can send shoes by post. Prices are on request. larossashoerepair.com
Because Classics are welted, any good cobbler who resoles dress shoes can usually resole a pair.