Are you the type of golfer—and there are many of you—that have fallen in love with spikeless shoes. Many golfers are fans of wearing shoes from the house right to the course without ever having to change them. That’s the advantage of spikeless shoes. However, when the weather gets wet and occasionally sloppy in the fall, that’s a great time to snap up a pair of traditional spiked shoes that are more stable.
That’s not to say shoes without replaceable spikes won’t work in wet conditions. But the truth is a lot of golfers will prefer spiked shoes for those days after a rain, or while battling for footing with fall leaves.
Here are a few spiked golf shoes to consider!
FootJoy
FootJoy has created spiked golf shoes for a century, and there’s a reason the company’s footwear is still regarded as the best in the business. The truth is FootJoy creates stable golf shoes—that’s why Tiger Woods is wearing a pair made by the company in recent years in his return to the game. While FJ makes high-end traditional spiked shoes like Premiere, the company has increasingly become known for shoes that offer a sporty, contemporary look.
Take, for example, the Hyperflex, which is designed for a day of walking on the course with Power Stabilizer technology, is a great option, while those looking for a more value-based purchase could consider the eComfort that uses Pulsar Softspikes, the top selling cleat in the game, to stabilize them.
Adidas
If you’re a fan of the three striped approach, then adidas has options that capture the sporty look, while offering all of the stability you’ve come to expect.
The Bounce 3.0 offers terrific value this fall for those seeking a shoe with a clean athletic look that offers six-cleat stability. The shoe, which is partially created from recycled materials, offers Bounce cushioning, making it a delight to wear.
Women golfers might want to consider S2G, inspired by adidas’ running shoes. They offer the right mix of stability and flexibility, with a four-cleat system that ensures your connection to the ground throughout your swing. They also offer the BOA system, which replaces laces and allows you to dial in the fit that’s right for you.
Another great option is the Tech Response 3.0, another shoe that offers great value for money, and comes with a six-cleat system.
Under Armour
One of the most underrated shoes in the sport, UA’s golf offerings have been excellent for several years now. Known for its connection to Jordan Spieth, who needs all the stability he can get, UA’s shoes tap into the company’s sports connections.
Its HOVR Drive 2 shoe offers the modern aesthetic you expect from the company, and it uses lower profile Rotational Resistance spikes to limit horizontal movement. Safe to say these shoes lock you in.
The same spikes are found in UA’s Charged Breathe 2 shoe for women, which is durable and lightweight. These shoes are breathable but guarantee you’ll never get wet on those soggy fall days.
Nike
Long known for its historic connection to Tiger Woods, this year saw the company bring out a tenth anniversary shoe to celebrate the most popular shoe ever associated with the legend.
The Tiger Woods 13 is a spiked shoe that is engineered with an outsole to mimic and conform to the natural motion of the foot. The outsole helps connect you to the ground longer, allowing you to harness ground energy in your swing–even if you’ve missed the fairway and find yourself playing among the leaves.
Puma
Puma’s ties to its athletic shoes have resonated in its golf line for some time.
That’s what you’ll find in Ignite BLAZE, a women’s shoe that’s perfect for sneaking in those final rounds this year. BLAZE uses both cleats and something the company calls “GripZone Traction,” which is nubs on the bottom of the shoes that would typically be associated with spikeless offerings. Many find GripZone to offer great stability on its own, but when coupled with cleats, you’re not going to slip during your round in coming weeks.