Best Golf Shoes -discussion

[NoLayingUp]

With the Golf market absolutely flooded with a whole host of great golf specific footwear. I'm curious as to what people wear out there on the course. It would be good to try to build a picture of whether there is a stand out performer in the golf shoe category.

I'll kick us off with what I wear:

Skechers Go Golf Elite v4 - straight out of the box comfort, beautifully soft leather and durable with a good style. Perfect all rounder in my opinion.

What are you guys wearing? and, in your opinion what's the good (and the bad) out there?

 

[nickjdavis]

I've just bought a pair of Footjoy Hyperflex Wrapids to replace an aging pair of Footjoy ProSL's as a summer shoe...if I thought the Pro SL's were comfortable then I have to say the Wrapids take things to a whole new level.

 

[Robster59]

For me, the best golf shoes are the ones that suit you. I've tried numerous different brands but at the moment I am using Skechers GoGolf. Waterproof and comfortable. Good shoes. They're never going to win any style awards, but the functionality is great.
Comfort wise, I found the Adidas Powerband Boa to be extremely comfortable but the fabric inner wears at the heel after a while.

 

[Deleted member 29109]

Impossible to define.

I like my Nike 270s because
They are comfortable, provide good support, they are spikless and don't look like old fashioned golf shoes.

 

[Roctar]

I got 2 pair of druids £50 each, just as comfy as my Skechers, very good grip, but makes a squeaky noise walking over grass but not on concrete. ?
But for the money ideal to wear if you don’t want to hammer your prized shoes.

 

[Smiffy]

Footjoy all the way..............

 

[Crow]

I only seem to be able to find trainers these days, unless I'm prepared to spend around £200.

 

[orangepip]

Adidas Tour 360 XT - very comfy under foot and feet don't feel too bad even after a hilly 36 holes. Excellent waterproofing as well. Would recommend.

 

[NoLayingUp]

Footjoy all the way..............

I don't think I've ever come across anything FJ that hasb't been ecellent. All their garments are comfortable, stylish yet practical and always wash superbly. I regularly wear Golf polo's to the office

 

[NoLayingUp]

Adidas Tour 360 XT - very comfy under foot and feet don't feel too bad even after a hilly 36 holes. Excellent waterproofing as well. Would recommend.

I've heard mixed reviews about these from people I play with. They mentioned that the foam sole, especially around the heel seems to crack and become hard after a few weeks/months. Have you experienced anything similar?

 

[orangepip]

I've heard mixed reviews about these from people I play with. They mentioned that the foam sole, especially around the heel seems to crack and become hard after a few weeks/months. Have you experienced anything similar?

no problems so far and I've had them for nearly 12 months

 

[BTatHome]

I've heard mixed reviews about these from people I play with. They mentioned that the foam sole, especially around the heel seems to crack and become hard after a few weeks/months. Have you experienced anything similar?

No, no issues with mine


....but that is why a question of "which is best?" can't be answered. So many companies, so many shoes, so many different experiences, and usually good or bad because they suit your feet much better than another persons feet.

 

[CrapshotUK]

I recently bought the latest Under Armour HOVR shoes.
Very light, the sole is well cushioned, very flexible upper and waterproof.
Happy with these shoes and would recommend.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I have some spikeless Puma's that AG were selling off in bulk at the end of last year. Not sure the name of them but they are as comfy as heck. I have problem with shoes fitting so I am always looking for comfy shoes that don't cost the earth.

Comfort can not be guaranteed from any brand, I have to treat each shoe individually so I could not blindly recommend one brand or another.

 

[Dando]

I recently bought the latest Under Armour HOVR shoes.
Very light, the sole is well cushioned, very flexible upper and waterproof.
Happy with these shoes and would recommend.

I’ve been looking at getting a pair of these

 

[chellie]

I’ve been looking at getting a pair of these

Our Pro has stopped selling UA shoes as he had to send so many failed ones back.....

 

[Mike79]

Adidas Tour 360... Had a while now, but due to limited golf they are like new. These are my 3rd pair of 360s.

Currently looking at a pair of spikeless shoes for off-course/driving range

 

[need_my_wedge]

I've got 3 pairs of Adidas Tour 360's. Two with spikes, 3 and 4 years old respectively, now reserved for winter golf. One pair are spikeless, this season. I've also got a pair of Footjoy Pro SL, 2 years old, and a pair of this years Adidas Adicross retro classics. The latter are the pair I wear most this year, easy to wear on and off the course, great to slip on and run out for 9 holes in the evening. I rotate them with the spikeless 360's, which I wear when it's wetter, both are comfortable.

I had a pair of Skechers but they leaked, swapped them out for the spikeless 360's.

 

[patricks148]

Ecco for me every time, got 8 pairs spikeless and spiked, 2 pairs Gortex. Comfortable straight out the box, unlike FJ which I would not buy again,every pair leaked and needed wearing in. Poor quality leather comp to the Ecco.

 

[Oddsocks]

Adidas Tour 360 XT - very comfy under foot and feet don't feel too bad even after a hilly 36 holes. Excellent waterproofing as well. Would recommend.

100% - I’ve had most brands and now I wear nothing else. Black in the winter ( dub them after the winter and then again before the winters starts) and white in the summer (same dubbing routine as the black one) - generally get 3 years out of two pairs before I change them just because…
great shoes!