THE ONLY THING that is almost as important as your golf clubs are your golf shoes. Golf starts from the ground up, and that means you’ll want to have the best golf shoes laced up to maximize your performance. Whether you’re seeking comfort for walking a full round of 18, looking for premium traction to optimize torque, or searching for a pair to be the stylish guy on the course, the best golf shoes should check off most boxes.
Like golf shirts and pants, the best golf shoes are becoming more casual and comfort-driven. Pairs aren't as bulky and heavy as they used to be and certainly don't have scary metal spikes. "Today's golf shoes are more like sneakers; comfortable, cushioned, breathable, and versatile," says Paul Sliva, the head golf pro and tournament director at the historic Van Cortlandt Golf Course in the Bronx.
"Technology has gotten better when it comes to traction too, and so you have golf shoes with grippy rubber patterns that are much more gentle on the grass," says Sliva. Though many golf shoes can blend in with sneakers these days, it's important to wear proper footwear. Well, the biggest risk you pose is injury, especially to the knees and ankles.
Golf shoes are designed to optimize traction (and ground force creation) to help keep your feet (and heels) in place when swinging a club. Where sneakers are designed to be comfortable for movement, golf shoes are made to provide a firm foundation and connection to the ground while still being comfortable enough for long days on your feet. It's a tricky line to balance, but there are a ton of brands making exceptional golf shoes these days.
Follow us on our testing as we give you the guide to the 12 best golf shoes. Adidas has some of the best golf shoes around, especially when you consider the value for what you pay. The latest edition of the S2G golf shoes, the 26s cost just over $100 and you get a versatile pair that can be worn with a number of golf outfits and, if you so choose, casual outfits, thanks to their iconic design that looks like a pair of Adidas Boost running shoes.
The shoe's upper is made with a soft waterproof leather (we love how Adidas added a toe cap for better reinforcement and water resistance). Our tester also noticed how the deep, sturdy heel adds solid heel protection and stability for feeling locked in. The Adidas Lightstrike cushioning for the midsole is well-made and very comfortable, but it's not the most cushioned golf shoe you can buy.
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