I was first introduced to Royal Albartross golf shoes in 2015 at the PGA Show. At the time, my wife and I were just starting the company and were eager to write and publish articles for just about anyone who would give us the time of day. I met Royal Albartross Founder and Designer Alex Bartholomew at the PGA Show that year. The company was trying to gain a foothold into the US market and we discussed writing and publishing an article to create awareness in both the company and their high end golf footwear. She sent me a pair of shoes directly form the UK which I still have to this day and they look brand new.
When Royal Albartross was founded, there goal was simple: Create the world’s finest golf shoe that incorporates the best and most technologically advanced design using the highest quality materials and craftsmanship. In crafting their products, Royal Albartross works with talented Italian craftsmen who continue to use manufacturing techniques passed down from generation to generation. By using only the best leather available and high quality components, Royal Albartross is able to bring to market a golf shoe that is second to none in look, feel and functionality. These shoes are British-designed and always handmade.
It takes over eight weeks and more than 70 hours of painstaking craftsmanship before a Royal Albartross golf shoe is ready to be worn. More than 250 tasks including stitching the leather, molding and compressing the upper onto the last and attaching the cleated sole are performed on each shoe.
Over the years the company’s product line has continued to evolve., although my Club Crew shoes are still available. After all, a true classic never goes out of style. These were the company’s first attempt at a spikeless shoe and remain one of the most comfortable pair I own. Recently, I received a pair of their Cutler shoes in blue. They are still handmade in Italy and retain the same level of comfort. Cutler features a petrol blue
Ladies will be delighted with Royal Albartross’ Grace Shoe, a loafer style shoe with a lot of comfort and class. They offer a grey/white upper with decorative detailing along the side and a slip-on loafer design with a stylish tassel. The Grace features a low heal and the same breathable leather lining, inlay sole and cushioning foam as the Men’s Cutler shoe. They also have the VIBRAM Pro Golf Outsole. The Women’s Grace shoe is available in US sizes 3 – 8 and in either Grey/White or Black/White. It’s a shoe your friends will like almost as much as you do.