When embarking on a trip to your favorite putting green, it’s equally as important to “put on” a pair of quality golf shoes to drive your golf ball into its hole-in-one shot.
Whether you’re a beginner or on course to be the next Tiger Woods, ensuring you’re wearing the appropriate pair of golf shoes isn’t only for your safety — but also for your comfort.
“Golf shoes are designed for a better grip on grassy surfaces,” Bill Moore, executive director of the New York State Golf Association, told the New York Post. “While the old style golf shoe was made with metal spikes, those spikes have been outlawed for many years. So most shoes are outfitted with a plastic/polymer ‘soft spike’ that minimizes slipping on wet surfaces.”
Ahead, New York Post Shopping hand-picked the best golf shoes for men and women to ease into the warmer weather with. Some of these are versatile for other types of outdoor activity, too (if they’re spike-less), like walking or hiking, so keep that in mind while shopping.
“Golf shoes are a vital part of playing your best, and in the hundreds of styles that are out there today are a great way to express some of your personal fashion tastes,” Moore adds. “Just make sure they are a quality shoe that will hold up in bad weather!”
As for Moore, there are two considerations to keep in mind while shopping for your next pair. “One, they must be waterproof,” he declares. “In my line of work, we’re out on the golf course in every kind of weather condition and we need to keep our feet dry. Second, the shoes have to be super comfortable as we are sometimes wearing them for 16 to 18 hours per day.”
While you’re shopping one of our top-rated picks below, consider grabbing a newly minted pair of golf clubs and a sun-shielding visor to complete your outfit.
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With more than 16,000 rave reviews, the adidas Men’s Tech Response Golf Shoes landed a spot as a No. 1 Amazon best-seller. Its lightweight mesh and synthetic upper offer lightweight comfort and cushioning, while its six-spiked sole provides improved traction and stability while on the field.
Even better, the pair comes in a few shade options and won’t cost you more than $50. Add to cart, stat.
With a similar look and feel, the adidas Men’s Tech Response Spikeless Golf Shoes are the spike-less version of the Amazon best-selling pair, and more than 5,000 love their “lightweight and breathable feel.” Because they are void of spikes, you can use them on your next power walk, too.
For a premium golf shoe option that even looks sharp for your next dinner date, the NOBULL Men’s White Matrix Golf Shoe is one of your best bets. The sleek pair is “very comfortable and light,” according to one reviewer and “fit well to size.” For a put-together pair, look no further.
Shop the G/FORE MG4+ Golf Shoe if you’re looking for a premium option that won’t let you down. Specifically, this pair is the supreme combination of both comfort and performance, allowing you to sink softly into its triple-density foam cushion bed. It doesn’t get quite better than that.
With a classic look, the Nike Air Max 90 G Golf Shoe may be one of our most-recommended pairs — so much so we bought this exact pair for our loved ones last Christmas. Its subtle platform base gives you a bit of a boost, along with its feel-good clear gel sole. Not to mention, this pair is waterproof.
Meet the golf shoes that are a basketball court shoe lookalike: the Under Armour Men’s UA Charged Draw 2 Spikeless Golf Shoes. Fairly priced and looking great, the pair boasts patented Charged Cushioning that absorbs impact, while its Never-Wet treatment is sure to keep you dry while using your club or driver.
For a budget-friendly pair with a traditional golf shoe-inspired look, the adidas Women’s W Tech Response 2.0 Golf Shoe is well-acclaimed with nearly 1,500 rave reviews on Amazon. Its six-cleat golf shoe spikes offer more traction, too, and one satisfied shopper says, “they’re great shoes for the price.”
Meet the golf shoes that are much-raved about on the internet: the FootJoy Women’s FJ Fuel Golf Shoe. They’re an investment worth making, thanks to their waterproof construction, stratolite foam and ultra support and traction elements to keep you comfortable and secure. Plus, they have a nice, clean look.
Designer golf shoes? Sign us up. Tory Burch wants you to feel stylish and comfortable on the golf field with its Howell Golf Sneaker. They’re exceptionally lightweight, layered with a soft-cushioned midsole and crafted with high-rebound EVA material for extra traction. Plus, we adore this white and navy combo.
Finally! A tennis shoe Elle woods would be proud of. Shop the G/FORE LongWing Gallivanter Golf Shoe if you’re a lover of all things pink and want to feel super cute while golfing. The premium pair is designed with quality waterproof leather with a high-density foam cushion footbed. Plus, its spike details ensure you’ll have superior traction.
Meet your next pair of golf, running and hiking shoes. The adidas Solarmotion Spikeless Shoes are less than $100 right now and can’t feature a more timeless look. Its subtle pop of moss green matches the golf course, too.
For pure comfort, you can’t go wrong with the Skechers GO GOLF Arch Fit Balance Sneaker. They come in a variety of colors, are fairly priced and feature podiatrist-certified arch support, much like your finest walking shoes. That said, they’re a trusty pair worth adding to your cart.
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