Abstract: A golf shoe having an instep support rigidly connected to the sole between the instep and the toe of the golf shoe, the instep support extending over the edge of the sole adjacent the shoe, and a heel restraint extending upwardly from the sole, both the instep support and the heel restraint extending upwardly on the lateral outside of the golf shoe to restrain outward rolling of the foot during a backswing and to promote a firm side to hit against during the power stroke.