Buying Guides: The best spikeless golf shoes

We take a closer look at the best spikeless golf shoes that offer you maximum comfort and versatility

The spikeless golf shoe is a very popular option for the modern-day golfer. Spikeless shoes are comfortable, lightweight and versatile and offer benefits both on and off the golf course.

In fact, spikeless golf shoes can now stand up against some of the best spiked golf shoes on the market, thanks to drastic innovations in technology.

The majority of them are also waterproof, meaning they can be worn all year round.

Many of the world’s top professional golfers now opt for the spikeless golf shoe because of their versatility, so what more needs to be said about their track record?

You’ll find a collection of our favourite models below from some of golf’s top clothing brands. If you haven’t tried a pair yet, you really should.

If you’re refusing to let the wet weather get the better of you, make sure you read our buying guides on the best waterproof golf shoes and best waterproof golf jackets too.

Best spikeless golf shoes

FootJoy Pro SL Carbon Waterproof Spikeless Golf Shoes

The Pro SL golf shoe by FootJoy has set the standard for performance again, with contemporary styling and supple cushioning, and a perimeter weighted outsole for superior stability. Complete with a full-length carbon fibre plate for extra balance and stability.

Pros:

Exceptional all-round performance
Market leader in terms of stability
1 year waterproof guarantee

Cons:

Carbon model makes the standard Pro/SL a little redundant

Adidas Golf CodeChaos Shoes

The shoes have a Tour performance build, with a textile upper material backed with a waterproof layer to keep your feet dry and comfortable as you play golf. Plus a versatile spikeless Chaos outsole and a Torsion X stability bar for sure footing from the ground up.

Pros:

Striking looks
Exemplary support and grip
Good breathability for a synthetic shoe

Cons:

No major performance difference over previous model

Ecco Biom C4 Waterproof Spikeless Golf Shoes

Breathable comfort and innovative performance are mixed with a contemporary, sneaker-style aesthetic in the ECCO M GOLF BIOM® C4, the next generation of the BIOM® COOL PRO. For 360-degree breathability and 100% waterproofing, the GORE-TEX SURROUND® construction is combined with the EXHAUST GRID that enables air ventilation towards the sole of your foot. Crafted from ECCO Performance Leather and a new, super-stretchy mesh sock, the hybrid is set on the progressive ECCO MTN GRIP outsole, and powered by BIOM® NATURAL MOTION® Technology.

Pros:

Supreme comfort
Incredibly soft leather upper
All-over breathability

Cons:

Toe area prone to staining

FootJoy Fuel Golf Shoes

The FootJoy Fuel Golf Shoes are another fantastic addition to the athletic category and will undoubtedly prove to be a hugely popular choice on the course this year. Featuring streamlined, waterproof, and synthetic uppers they deliver Tour-Proven performance and cutting edge styling. Sculptured design elements include a mid-foot bevel and an exaggerated platform.

Pros:

Really stylish, athletic look
Plenty of traction and waterproof protection
High level performance

Cons:

Shoe upper could have more padding

Puma Golf Original G Spikeless Shoe

This classic shoe has been designed with a hidden traction outsole so you can perform playing golf as well as wearing in the high street. With an original design that features a full-grain Atlantis leather upper material that feels soft and provides premium waterproof protection. The shoe provides heritage with a blend of high street fashion with an ultra-soft Pro-Fit insole for long-lasting supportive comfort.

Pros:

Soft feel
Cool off the golf course
Lightweight

Cons:

Styling seems to be divisive

Skechers Go Drive 5 Waterproof Spikeless Golf Shoes

The Skechers GO GOLF Drive 5 Golf Shoes are another sleek and casual offering that delivers exceptional on-course performance in a relaxed fit. It is a lace-up golf design that features a leather and synthetic upper with a removable Arch Fit® insole and Goodyear® Performance Outsole. The shape of this superb shoe has been developed with twenty years of data from podiatrists and 120,000 unweighted foot scans and the result is a relaxed feet that provides plenty of room at the toe and forefoot and enhanced arch support. Weight dispersion is increased through a removeable insole and this technology helps the shoe mould to the shape of your foot and reduces shock impacts.

Pros:

Extremely comfortable from the start, with excellent cushioning around the heel
Good waterproof properties and very good grip in the wet for a spikeless golf shoe
Relaxed fit

Cons:

Styling perhaps errs a little on the safe rather than eye-catching side

Under Armour Hovr Tour Spikeless Wide Waterproof Golf Shoes

The new Under Armour HOVR Tour SL E Golf Shoes feature an IntelliKnit upper providing a strategic combination of stretch, lockdown and containment through your swing. A lightweight waterproof membrane and NeverWet™ coating ensure your feet stay completely dry backed by a 1 year warranty. The unique adaptive lacing system is designed to both support and enhance your swing and an external TPU heel counter gives additional support and better fit. Under Armour’s HOVR™ placement supports the natural motion of the foot in a golf swing to help eliminate impact and the wider E sizing is designed to fit the golfer with a wider foot. Underneath, a durable, lightweight TPU outsole with injected, soft rubber spikes in key areas provide lockdown traction on pretty much any surface.

Pros:

One of the best spikeless outsoles on the market
Creates a ‘locked-in’ feeling
Still offers plenty of comfort

Cons:

Slightly firm out of the box

Duca Del Cosma Churchill Waterproof Spikeless Golf Shoes

A masterclass in design and performance. The hand-crafted Churchill men’s golf shoe is a classic choice for the serious golfer. The finest Italian Nappa leather design meets spikeless Airplay XI outsole technology in this dual performance golf shoe. Stay comfortable on and off the course with a breathable ARNEFLEX® memory foam insert sole and waterproof features for rainy conditions.

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