Golf Gators is a golf shoe company that is innovating and I love that in a company. They describe themselves as a company that wants to make golf even more fun and they don’t take themselves too seriously.

They are definitely proving both points by their recent announcement of the Spackler golf sandals. So I guess hippies can now also join in the fun enjoyed by the old boy’s network for generations.

There’s two interesting things about the Spackler. It has removable/replaceable spikes. It has holes in the heel that can hold 1 or 2 tees ("Golf Gators Golf Tee Rocket Launchers"). This last would be great if you have no pockets to keep said tees.

Yes, if you get these for Christmas your golf buddies will make fun of you next Spring (it even says so in the FAQ). Seriously though, I’ll be sticking to my Footjoys, but with Spacklers wearing an MSRP tag of US$39.99 and multiple colors and sizes to choose from for both men and women, if it tickles your fancy then why not get a pair when they’re available in a few months.

Here’s an interview at the Golf Gator booth from the 2008 PGA Expo Las Vegas.