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Whether for work, workouts or play, the type of footwear you choose can make a world of difference. The same can be said for the golf shoes you lace up before hitting the course.
What used to be an afterthought has become a crucial piece to how golfers play. With hundreds of options out there, we’ll help narrow down your choices with our top golf footwear and shoe picks.
Comfortable, responsive and spikeless, there’s a reason PAYNTR’s Match Day SC ($200, payntrgolf.com) has been reviewed so highly by the overwhelming majority of golfers who have tried them firsthand. The Match Day SC’s are built with CARBITEX TM propulsion plating that amplifies ground reaction force — which translates to more
energy being sent through your swing rather than being eaten up by movement and contortion. Outfitted with a PMXNitro+ Midsole you get maximum under foot support that matches the feel-good cushioning of the footbed, plus a waterproof feature that keeps your feet dry from toe to ankle.
A standout of Adidas’ growing golf shoe line, the Adizero ZG Spikeless Golf Shoes ($180, adidas.com) isn’t a shoe you select sheerly for its looks. Although a stylish selection for men, women, or youth, they’re also designed for ultimate comfort and the tour-level traction that will keep you confidently in control with every shot. Featuring a heel design inspired by Adidas’ running-line, you’ll enjoy premium cushioning that eliminates slippage and amplifies stability.
Built with carbon plating that extends from the midfoot through the forefoot, this material flexes when weight is pressed down on it and bounces back when the weight is released. This technology creates a natural bounceback effect that naturally propels you into your next step or through your swing. The Adizero ZG Spikeless are also your on-the-green “green” shoe, made with 20% recycled or reused materials so your tread on the planet is a little lighter and more sustainable.
Footjoy has been a premier golf apparel and accessories company for more than 100 years. Year-over-year, more Footjoy shoes are played on the PGA and LPGA circuits than any other shoe. One of their standouts — for both men and women — is the HyperFlex (starts at $180, footjoy.com) spiked model, used by pros Justin Thomas and Will Zalatoris. Styling a traditionally clean, crisp look on the exterior, like most FootJoy shoes, it’s what’s on the interior that sets this shoe apart.
First, living up to its name, the shoe sports incredible flexibility and support, particularly in the lateral movements of most golf swings. Whether on dry, arid fairways or slick and sloping greens, the HyperFlex, built with traction-specific elements and LP Pulsar spikes, are built for all terrains and seasons. Specialized with its own custom power plate on the footbed, the movement energy of your swing is purposefully directed into the ground, and the TPU material enhances stability without feelings of constriction.