Footjoy XPS-1

[Tiger]

At a time when Ecco and Fred Couples are leading a campaign for 'street' style golf shoes, Footjoy have gone in the opposite direction. Now many will baulk at the RRP, others will be concerned by the looks but if like me you buy them you will marvel at the performance. I think this shoe will appeal to those with an athletic swing and a full turn.

At 6'4" I have often found my balance goes with the follow through. The XPS-1s effectively make you feel nailed to the floor. Fantastic for generating resistance against the ground as you coil up and for keeping you balanced as you unload. After spending a couple of hours this morning on the practice ground I can confirm that these shoes are quite simply the mutt's danglies.

What's more is the outriggers do not appear to protrude as much when you have them on, in fact my size 12 boats look smaller than my old Dryjoys!!! The comfort is amazing, the fit snug and I am a happy camper. Try them you might like them

 

[Piece]

Thanks for the review. I've been looking at these as they do seem to make sense. Shame I've just ordered some MyJoys a few weeks ago!

Perhaps there's always room for another pair of shoes!?

What are the colour options?

 

[Curls]

Thanks for the review, went looking for a "stability" shoe earlier in the year and was advised to wait for these to come out, sounds like they're worth the hype.

Dear Santa, okay, so I haven't been all that good, however....

 

[Tiger]

Just one colour option now. Red and blue trim available in the New Year. Definitely worthy of the hype!

 

[patricks148]

At a time when Ecco and Fred Couples are leading a campaign for 'street' style golf shoes, Footjoy have gone in the opposite direction. Now many will baulk at the RRP, others will be concerned by the looks but if like me you buy them you will marvel at the performance. I think this shoe will appeal to those with an athletic swing and a full turn.

At 6'4" I have often found my balance goes with the follow through. The XPS-1s effectively make you feel nailed to the floor. Fantastic for generating resistance against the ground as you coil up and for keeping you balanced as you unload. After spending a couple of hours this morning on the practice ground I can confirm that these shoes are quite simply the mutt's danglies.

What's more is the outriggers do not appear to protrude as much when you have them on, in fact my size 12 boats look smaller than my old Dryjoys!!! The comfort is amazing, the fit snug and I am a happy camper. Try them you might like them

You are ever manufacturers dream

 

[Tiger]

You are ever manufacturers dream

Think you need to check your spelling fella

 

[patricks148]

You are every manufacturers dream

there you go then, hope that make s you as happy as spending £180 on a pair of shoes that will leak and won't make you a better player

 

[Tiger]

there you go then, hope that make s you as happy as spending £180 on a pair of shoes that will leak and won't make you a better player

Hate to disappoint you fella but

a) my old shoes needed replacing I didn't buy them to improve my game
b) I got them for £133
c) my outlaws bought them for me for Xmas

How much Hater-ade you drunk today?

 

[USER1999]

Mine arrived recently. Whilst they were free, they are a Fine pair of shoes. They will be saved til spring, just because they are White. They may yet become my medal shoes, they certainly add something to my game. Hope you enjoy yours.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Have used mine a couple of times at the range as this time of year isn't really ideal for all white shoes. They really do make you feel more sturdy. They look a little unsightly out of the box but once on yoru feet the outriggers don't stand out at all. I would be honest and say having got mine for free I am very grateful to GM and FJ but I'm not so sure they are £200 worth of kit - stability technology or not

 

[Iaing]

Anything over £100 and I'd be expecting the shoes to hit the shots for me!

Sorry, but I don't see how shoes can improve your game.

Do you think the Vardons and Hogans played superb golf while worrying if their shoes were stable enough?

Any shoe will do if it's comfy and got a grippy sole.

 

[Tiger]

Price aside I do find it interesting that people who have never tried the shoe feel qualified to comment on it's effectiveness and comparable performance. For me the entire purpose of this section of the website is for ordinary golfers who have bought products to provide a users perspective on their actual performance.

If you want to debate the price fine but at least do it in a constructive manner. My last pair of shoes cost £80 I didn't care for them as well as I could have don and got two years service for my money. I cannot comment on the durability of these shoes but given the price tag and lessons learned from my last pair I'll be taking greater care of these shoes. In comparable performance terms they are a better fit than my dryjoys and definitely offer significantly more stability.

The RRP is inflated but there are always deals to be had such as when I purchased mine. As mentioned before the benefits gained will depend a lot on swing type, but the more you turn and the faster your Driver speed the more you will get from the shoe.

I'm fortunate that my family are very generous as pretty much all my golf kit has been purchased through Birthday and Christmas gifts. I don't have much disposable income myself and if I needed to pay for these shoes myself I'd struggle to justify spending more than £130. If you are a little more flush I suggest trying these on and having a few clubless practice swings and you'll get an indication of the difference it could make for you.

I tried on a number of shoes before my last purchase and when I was weighing up this one. The only stumbling block would be the price tag because in my opinion they blow the rest of the competition out of the water.

 

[mc73]

Taking the stability issue and cost aside, you walk a lot of miles in golf shoes so first and foremost they have to be comfy, for me footjoy shoes are the best in the business, I've tried others and always go back to footjoy. Currently I have dryjoys tour which I'll get at least another season out.

They have been worth every coin.

 

[thecraw]

Price aside I do find it interesting that people who have never tried the shoe feel qualified to comment on it's effectiveness and comparable performance. For me the entire purpose of this section of the website is for ordinary golfers who have bought products to provide a users perspective on their actual performance.

If you want to debate the price fine but at least do it in a constructive manner. My last pair of shoes cost £80 I didn't care for them as well as I could have don and got two years service for my money. I cannot comment on the durability of these shoes but given the price tag and lessons learned from my last pair I'll be taking greater care of these shoes. In comparable performance terms they are a better fit than my dryjoys and definitely offer significantly more stability.

The RRP is inflated but there are always deals to be had such as when I purchased mine. As mentioned before the benefits gained will depend a lot on swing type, but the more you turn and the faster your Driver speed the more you will get from the shoe.

I'm fortunate that my family are very generous as pretty much all my golf kit has been purchased through Birthday and Christmas gifts. I don't have much disposable income myself and if I needed to pay for these shoes myself I'd struggle to justify spending more than £130. If you are a little more flush I suggest trying these on and having a few clubless practice swings and you'll get an indication of the difference it could make for you.

I tried on a number of shoes before my last purchase and when I was weighing up this one. The only stumbling block would be the price tag because in my opinion they blow the rest of the competition out of the water.

Sorry, I'm with Iaing on this issue. If you think the shoes are going to make you swing faster, turn quicker or whatever then in my opinion your deluded. I would also like to question the stability aspect as well. I played a few games in the rain with my spikeless Nikes and not once did I feel that my grip or swing was compromised.

Again like Iain, if they are comfortable and offer you a good base for your swing then I'm off the opinion they'll do the exact same job as the all new singing and dancing fjs.

 

[USER1999]

If you don't try them, you will never know what they offer.

Yes, I own other golf shoes, and I will not be throwing them away, they do a job, fine.

For me, the xps do give a noticeable difference. For anyone who wants a more stable shoe, try them. If you are not fussed, then don't. I could play golf is my slippers. Would I play my best golf? Probably not.

 

[Imurg]

I'd love to give them a try.
All the reviews I've read point to greater stability and that can only be a good thing.

The deal breaker for me is that I can't justify the cost - it's a heck of a sum for a pair of shoes.

Anyone want to donate a pair of size 8.5's for me to test...?


Thought not..

 

[USER1999]

Would love to, but mine are 9.5s, and in the wardrobe waiting for next season.

 

[Tiger]

Sorry, I'm with Iaing on this issue. If you think the shoes are going to make you swing faster, turn quicker or whatever then in my opinion your deluded. I would also like to question the stability aspect as well. I played a few games in the rain with my spikeless Nikes and not once did I feel that my grip or swing was compromised.

Again like Iain, if they are comfortable and offer you a good base for your swing then I'm off the opinion they'll do the exact same job as the all new singing and dancing fjs.

Brilliant (note the sarcasm) I post saying you can't really comment if you haven't tried the shoes and you reply with an inaccurate response on the shoes, which incidentally you haven't tried. I never said they would make you turn quicker or swing faster I said they were probably more suitable for someone with a fast swing to get the most benefit!

Three people on the forum have posted here saying they offer more stability but yet a number of you question our judgement. I've got one word for the doubters it's called 'innovation'. Craw when you were extolling the virtues of the technical advancements in the Titleist 910 did i say a driver is a driver is a driver is a driver?

Try the shoes and then come on and provide a constructive critique of my review

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Brilliant (note the sarcasm) I post saying you can't really comment if you haven't tried the shoes and you reply with an inaccurate response on the shoes, which incidentally you haven't tried. I never said they would make you turn quicker or swing faster I said they were probably more suitable for someone with a fast swing to get the most benefit!

Three people on the forum have posted here saying they offer more stability but yet a number of you question our judgement. I've got one word for the doubters it's called 'innovation'. Craw when you were extolling the virtues of the technical advancements in the Titleist 910 did i say a driver is a driver is a driver is a driver?

Try the shoes and then come on and provide a constructive critique of my review

I do have to concur. If you haven't tried them I can't see how you can constructively dismiss them as being a fad, rip off or not beneficial. They are designed to provide a golfer with a firmer base and they do that exceptionally well. It has nothing to do with swinging fast, turning quicker or any of that. If simply helps provide a better platform to build the swing on. It is after all built from the ground up.

Why is it people get new drivers, putters etc online without trying and no-one flinches but just becaue a new style of shoe comes out trying to offer something different it is met with negativity without anyone even trying it. It isn't voodoo. It doesn't promise to knock shots off your game but it gives you a comfy ride as you pursue your ball and does help balance.

 

[Iaing]

OK.
All I will say is that as far as better golf is concerned, shoes come very low down in the priorities!!