Athletic footwear is designed to fit the specific needs of a sport. Golf shoes for example are designed to provide comfort and support for a golfer’s feet. Golf footwear offers different benefits depending like stability, versatility, flexibility and breathability. For golfers, they also get to choose between spiked or spike-free shoes. Spiked golfing provides great grip and traction while spiked shoes gives more mobility for the golfer specially when making a sharp turn whiles striking the ball. To help you choose the perfect golf shoes for your game, we listed down the best golfing shoes of 2018.
1. Skechers Go Golf Drive 2
Pros
Lace-up Closure
Moisture-wicking Lining; breathable
Resalyte ® Midsole
Low-profile
Budget-friendly
Cons
Minimum Color Variety
2. Ecco Biom Hybrid 2
Pros
Uppers designed with Yak Leather
Available in several different colors
Anatomically Perfect
Incredible Ground Feedback
Snug and Comfortable Fit
Cons
Sizes run a little small
Lack of width and half-sizes
3. Skechers Go Golf Elite 2
Pros
TPU Bottom Plate
Waterproof
Breathable
Variety of Colors
Leather Upper
Cons
Narrow toe box
A little heavy
4. Adidas Golf Tour360
Pros
360Wrap Stability
Torsion Tunnel Technology
Boost Foam Cushioning
Spiked
Variety of Colors
Cons
A bit pricey
Report of being squeaky after getting wet
5. Skechers Go Golf
Pros
Goga Max Insole
TPU Outsole
5gen Cushioning
Wide Variety of Colors
Budget-friendly
Cons
Shoes run about half-size small
6. Puma PG Clyde
Pros
Inexpensive
Comfortable
Waterproof
Lightweight Cushioning
Cons
Limited style/color choices
7. Skechers Go Golf Pro 2
Pros
Exceptionally Comfortable
Removable Insole
Lightweight and Highly Responsive Foam Cushioning
Waterproof Protection
Soft Spikes
Cons
Conservative style
Limited color choices
8. New Balance NBG2004
Pros
REVlite 10mm Drop Midsole
TPU Outsole
Champ Slim-Lok Removable Cleats
Course-friendly
Cons
Minimal Color Variety
Size runs full-size too small
9. Adidas Tech Response
Pros
EVA Insole
ThinTech Cleats
Traxion Technology
Adiwear/Adituff System
Cons
Not Waterproof
Minimal colors
10. Callaway Balboa Vent
Pros
Dura-rubber Outsole
Spikeless
Multi-directional Traction Control Lugs
5mm EVA Sockliner
Opti-Vent Mesh Liner
Cons
Minimal Color Variety
11. Footjoy Freestyle
Pros
Great Cushioning
Mulit-color Variety
Slip-resistant
Lightweight
Waterproof
Cons
Sizing runs a little large
12. Adidas Powerband Boa Boost
Pros
Plenty of Toe Room
Extremely Comfortable
Climate-proof Durable Microfiber
Convenient Closure System
Cons
Very limited style and color choices
13. Puma TitanTour Ignite
Pros
PWR Cool Insole
Extremely Comfortable Cushioning
Waterproof Guarantee
Superior Traction
Cons
Noisy when walking
14. Nike Lunar Control II
Pros
Comfortable Out of the Box
Solid Ground Connection
Wide Sole Base
Plenty of Breathing Room
Cons
Lack of proper toe space
Sizing is a little off
