Consider this—if you opt to walk during a round instead of ride, you can cover upwards of seven kilometres of ground. That’s a lot of wear on your golf shoes over the course of the season so it might be the time to ponder breaking in a second pair as your favourites start to wear out.
With a number of new arrivals hitting our shelves this month, it is the perfect time to consider a new pair of golf shoes. Here’s a few key new kicks to check out:
Nike Air Max 1
This sneaker-style shoe is an homage to the original Nike Air Max, which was the first shoe to feature visible air pockets. Synthetic overlays mimic the design of the original Air Max 1, while helping keep your feet dry. Available in both men’s and women’s. Available in-stores and online now.
Nike React Vapor 2
Nike’s React Vapor 2 started on the course, and now has found a place on the feet of Rory McIlroy, who started wearing the shoes at the end of the last PGA Tour season. Its hybrid outsole combines spikes and Integrated Traction to deliver robust grip in a variety of conditions. Available in-stores and online now.
FootJoy Fury
Comfort. That’s the key to the FJ Fury, which has the look of a contemporary running shoe, and comes loaded with the features one expects from FootJoy. Of particular interest is the Inner Fit Sleeve, a soft one-piece sleeve underneath the insole board, guarantees a comfortable, secure fit. Available in-stores and online now.
Puma Ignite NXT
Puma’s iconic IGNITE spikeless franchise has been taken to the NXT level! Ultra-light and stylish, these shoes are perfect for those who want to walk straight from the car to the course. The new IGNITE NXT family includes three unique lacing options, Soleace – which allows the laces to be tightened on both the midsole and the outsole, disc – a micro-adjusting system that quickly and easily secures the foot for a locked in, consistent and custom fit, and your traditional lace. Available now in-stores and online.
Under Armour Spieth 3
Stability has always been a key for UA when it comes to the shoes worn by Jordan Spieth. The golfer simply demands shoes that keep him well connected during his downswing, and the company has accentuated that in the third version of Spieth’s signature shoe. In-stores now.
FootJoy PRO/SL
Superior feel and comfort on and off the course. Pro/SL women’s golf shoes provide superior feel with Fine Tuned Foam (FTF) for supple cushioning and a perimeter weighted outsole design for superior stability. Available in-stores and online now.
Nike Roshe G Tour
Last year Nike first introduced its iconic Roshe G to the golf world and now its new Tour model is full of enhancements. With a waterproof upper and removable spikes, the Nike Roshe G Tour is designed to help you outlast the weather with comfort and breathability from the fist tee to the 18th green. Available in-stores and online now.
adidas Tour360 XT
adidas’ standout 360 shoe has received a major makeover in this edition, with the company also offering its first spikeless version of the shoe. Dustin Johnson once told adidas designers that he’d never wear a spikeless shoe—and then he tried Tour360 XT SL. Available now in-store and online.