Like most golf equipment and apparel, golf shoes are highly personal. Some players need a lot of structure and support, others prefer a lifestyle shoe that can transition seamlessly on and off the course. Some players like soft spikes, others prefer spikeless. Some like understated, muted tones, while others like their shoes to be a bright focal point of their ensemble. The list goes on!
But there’s one thing that we can all agree on, and that’s that golf shoes are a necessary piece of equipment, and finding the right pair can enhance your game — and life!
So if you’re in the market for a new pair of shoes — or are simply looking for a well-reviewed gift to give this holiday season — below, you’ll find the GOLF staff’s top picks for our favorite shoes of the year. There are various styles and price points to choose from, but there’s also one unifying factor: these shoes are loved for both their form and their function. Click on the links to learn more or start adding to your cart now.
As a connoisseur of spikeless shoes, I’ve been very intrigued by Tiger Woods’ Sun Day Red’s first foray into the category. These are super comfortable, super stable spikeless shoes that truly are worth wearing off the course, which are tough to find. —Jack Hirsh
For a sneaker-style golf shoe, I keep returning to Adidas’ Stan Smith spikeless shoe. —Dylan Dethier
TRUE makes some awesome kicks that are comfy, cool, clean and perform. —Dylan Dethier
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I keep seeing Malbon’s New Balance collab out in the wild. —Dylan Dethier
If you’re looking for something with a little more traction or a slightly more classic look, it’s gonna be really hard to beat Footjoy’s Premiere series. —Dylan Dethier
With pretty much anything I wear, I pay more attention to function than fashion. I don’t need my golf shoes to be flashy. They’re for walking, not gawking.
The Payntr X 001s I picked up earlier this year have been a dream shoe for me in large part because I barely notice them. I have bony heels and am susceptible to blisters. No problems there. The shoes are soft, comfy and lightweight. They also perform well, with a wide, stable feel and good waterproofing for the damp morning rounds I often play. And then there’s this: the last couple times I’ve hit my local muni, the younger, more fashion-forward guys I’ve been paired with have looked down at my feet and said, “Hey, are those Payntrs?” Seems they have something of a cool factor, too. —Josh Sens
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Dual Density PMX Foam midsole
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My favorite golf shoes out there, Payntr has a ton of options that are both country club sleek and muni casual (my words), but all that means for you is they have enough styles so you can dress like a tour pro or wear models that look more like a casual sneaker. Both are comfortable and look sharp. Give Payntr a chance and you won’t go back. —Josh Berhow
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Last year, I tested a pair of Duca Del Cosma shoes that I absolutely loved. While planning for this year’s summer trip, I wanted a shoe that looked elevated but was still comfortable, and that was neutral enough to go with just about anything. Duca delivered yet again, with the Licata — a waterproof, stylish yet understated shoe that I wore absolutely everywhere with nary a blister or soreness of any kind. My favorite part? The contrast laces keep the shoes looking clean. A sweet bonus when you’re on the road. —Jessica Marksbury
My favorite golf shoe characteristic is its ability to function as a lifestyle shoe off the course, and it really doesn’t get any more lifestyley than these awesome Adidas Gazelles. I have two pairs, and wear them everywhere. And as an added bonus: they’re just as comfortable without socks as they are with. —Jessica Marksbury
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