You want your golf shoes to be comfortable, have traction and withstand the elements. Golf shoes of the past have done these things, but the shoes featured here—in our annual Shoe Guide—also come with a high level of customization. For instance, traction patterns are being developed by looking at the data of thousands of golf swings to find out where the most traction is necessary. Midsoles can change in firmness throughout the shoe depending on where you need the most support. Intrigued? Check out these shoes to see what other cool features are available. You'll likely find your next pair.RELATED: The best women's golf shoes
Shoe Guide
The Best Golf Shoes of 2020
April 22, 2020
By
Keely Levins
adidas Adicross Bounce 2.0
The upper of these athletic-inspired shoes is leather and textile, so you’ll get the stability of leather and breathability and lightweight qualities of textile. Price: $120.
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Adidas Crossknit DPR
This shoe was built by Adidas to feel like a sneaker: lightweight and comfortable. To add more stability, the textile upper has been fortified. Price: $150.
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adidas Adipure
Adidas updated the silhouette to make this model look more like a street style than your typical golf shoe. On the outsole, however, it’s obvious this is built for all the golf swing you've got. There are 108 traction elements to give you better grip. Price: $190.
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adidas Adipure SP Knit
Usually, you’d think a knit shoe couldn’t be waterproof—but in this case, you’d be wrong. Rather than a coating on the finished shoe after the fact, the yarn used to make this upper is waterproof. Price: $190.
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adidas Adicross Retro
Adidas’ classic street-shoe style has been paired with a waterproof upper and a traction pattern that runs the length of the shoe, making it easy to go from the course to wherever your plans have you headed next. Price: $90.
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adidas CodeChaos
This is the newest shoe in Adidas’ fleet. The company's designers studied heat maps to show where players’ weight is during the swing, and that's where Adidas put the most traction. Price: $150.
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adidas CodeChaos Sport
The resilient Boost foam material in the midsole of these athletic shoes absorbs shock and makes the walk more comfortable. Like the standard CodeChaos, this shoe is waterproof. Price: $130.
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adidas S2G
S2G is an acronym that stands for “street to golf.” This shoe is lightweight, in part thanks to the textile upper. It has strong traction elements for your swing, but they don’t get in the way when you’re walking around off the course. Price: $100.
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adidas Tour360XT-SL
This is Adidas' first spikeless shoe in the Tour360 line. The dozens of X-shapes on the tread pattern aim for consistent stability. The laceless BOA option lets you get more exacting with the fit beyond standard sizing. Price: $170.
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adidas Tour360XT
The varied traction elements guarantee plenty of grip, even if you're sweeping the dew or playing in the rain. The shoe is fortified at the mid foot to increase stability. Price: $200.
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Anathalonz EnVe
Many long-drive competitors favor these kicks. Bernhard Langer wears them, too. Reason being: The midsole design works to keep you from swaying, therefore making you more stable and able to release the power through the swing, the company says. Price: $160. BUY NOW
Asics Gel-Course Duo Boa
If you're a runner, you know Asics. The Japanese company partnered with Srixon to bring Asics' golf shoes to North America. This model features the BOA system to give you a more exact fit. Seven spikes on the outsole, coupled with non-spike traction elements, provide plenty of on-course grab.
$180
Biion
The color options for this all-rubber shoe are extensive, making it easy to inject some personality into your wardrobe. Price: $90. BUY NOW
Callaway La Grange 2.0
The improved midsole and outsole make this shoe lighter and cushioned than in previous models. The full-grain leather upper gives this shoe a classic look.
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Callaway Oceanside
This spikeless option from Callaway has traction elements angled in different directions, to give you grip no matter how you move during your swing.
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Cuater The Moneymaker
This textile upper is waterproof, and the fabric has been treated to resist stains. This lightweight, spikeless option makes it easy to move from the course to your post-round activities. Price: $160.
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Cuater The Ringer
The new shoe from Callaway and TravisMathew has a lightweight midsole and a waterproof upper with a casual-athletic look. Price: $200. BUY NOW
Duca del Cosma La Spezia
The leather upper gives this Italian-made shoe a classic look. While the upper is waterproof, there is a breathable membrane inside the shoe that will keep your feet from getting sweaty. Price: $229.
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Ecco Golf Street Premiere
Ecco has re-released this shoe to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the shoe’s introduction. Fred Couples wore them at the Masters at a time when hybrid golf shoes weren’t popular or being made by many manufacturers, creating an immediate, transformational sensation. As only Fred can do. Price: $150.
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Ecco S-Three
The midsole firmness varies to provide stability and comfort where necessary: least rigid at the toe, mid-rigidity at the heel and most rigid at the arch. Price: $200.
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Ecco Strike 2.0
Ecco uses yak leather as an upper because of its durability. It’s also lightweight and breathable. Though not waterproof, these shoes are water resistant. Price: $170.
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FootJoy DryJoys Tour
True to their name, these shoes are waterproof. At the arch, there’s a fiberglass composite support to improve stability. Price: $210. BUY NOW
FootJoy Flex
This shoe is focused on casual comfort. The EVA foam in the bed and midsole make this shoe comfortable, and the athletic aesthetic makes it an easy transition off the course. Price: $100. BUY NOW
FootJoy Fury
There’s a stretchy, one-piece liner inside the shoe that creates a sock-like fit. On the outsole, you’ll notice a raised structure extending from the lacing holes. As you tighten your laces, the upper tightens with it, creating a sort of ‘cage’ around your foot, increasing stability. Price: $190. BUY NOW
FootJoy Icon
You’ve seen these shoes on tour players, including Justin Thomas. As part of FootJoy’s My Joys program, these shoes can be customized to show off your personal style. The upper is full grain, waterproof leather. The tongue and collar are made of memory foam for a secure, comfy fit. Price: $300.
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FootJoy Pro | SL
FootJoy’s most popular shoe -- on tour and otherwise -- has been updated for 2020 with an outsole that has more traction points and is wider than previous models.
Price: $190.
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FootJoy Pro | SL Carbon
This is the same technology as the Pro | SL, but with the addition of a carbon plate in the sole for extra stability.
Price: $220.
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FootJoy Tour X
Working with the idea that more contact with the ground means more stability, the team at FootJoy made the outsole of this shoe wider. The nine spikes, each set in their own ‘pod,’ will give you all the traction you’d ever need.
Price: $220.
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G/Fore Disruptor
On top, these shoes look like a classic leather street shoe. Flip them over, however, and you’ll see G/Fore’s traction pattern, proving that you’ll have on-course grip and not just style.
Price: $225.
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G/Fore Knit Tuxedo Gallivanter
The tongue and inside of this shoe have extra cushioning for a more secure, comfortable fit. The heel counter provides additional support.
Price: $225.
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G/Fore MG4+
The heel cap and new spikeless traction pattern offer stability. To control odor, the footbed is removable and washable.
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New Balance 574 Greens
The aesthetic is inspired by retro tennis shoes. The four differently shaped traction elements will give you grip on the golf course.
Price: $90.
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New Balance Fresh Foam Links Pro
The lightweight, reactive foam in the midsole cushions your feet. So while they may feel like a sneaker, the seven spikes on the outsole give you a proper amount of traction.
Price: $120.
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New Balance Fresh Foam Links SL
This is the first golf shoe from New Balance featuring its running-shoe foam midsole. The result is a lighter shoe that absorbs more energy with each step.
Price: $100.
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Nike Air Max 1 G
Lovers of the original Air Max 1 will appreciate the styling of this upper. The pocket of air at the heel that you can see from the shoe’s profile makes your walk more comfortable by absorbing heel strikes.
Price: $130.
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Nike Air Zoom Infinity Tour
Brooks Koepka likes to chip and putt while wearing Nike running shoes, so Nike made him this model featuring the cushion of a running shoe and the traction of a golf shoe.
Price: $160.
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Nike Roshe G Tour
The synthetic leather upper is waterproof to protect from the elements. The outsole features removable spikes to give you aggressive traction on-course.
Price: $110.
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Puma Ignite NXT
The mesh upper is waterproof and reinforced to feel more stable. The foam midsole is cushioned, and has an extra layer added to make it more durable -- so that cushioned feeling will last round to round.
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Puma Ignite ProAdapt
Puma worked with staffer Rickie Fowler to create the ProAdapt line, which is highlighted by improved support and a premium leather upper.
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Puma Ignite PwrAdapt Caged
This shoe is all about fit. The lacing system is attached to the saddle, so as you tighten the laces, the saddle wraps around your foot, providing more stability.
Price: $150.
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Royal Albartross The Saxon
This street shoe-styled entry in Royal Albartross’ line has a leather upper for a luxury appearance, suppleness and durability. On the inside, you’ll find a lining made of soft, calf leather. Bonus padding at the ankle creates a closer fit.
Price: $299.
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Royal Albartross The Strider
Take a close look at the upper and you can see different materials at play: leather, suede and treated canvas. On the outsole, the varied traction pattern gives you grip as you pivot.
Price: $259.
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Skechers Go Golf Drive 4 - LX
Both the insole and the midsole were built with a focus on lightweight cushioning. A waterproof upper and spikeless traction pattern complete this to-and-from-the-course shoe.
Price: $105.
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Skechers Go Golf Elite 4
The traction pattern features flexible and rigid elements to allow your foot to move naturally while providing stability.
Price: $105.
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Skechers Go Golf Pro 4
This is Matt Kuchar’s shoe of choice. The outsole was designed to sit tight to the ground to give you a natural-feeling connection to the turf when you swing and walk.
Price: $150.
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Skechers Go Golf Max - Fairway 2
This affordable, lightweight option has a mesh upper for maximum breathability. Though not waterproof, it’s water-resistant.
Price: $90.
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Sqairz Arrow
The shape of the toe aims to let your foot sit naturally. The idea being that the more natural your foot is able to behave, the more comfortable the shoe will be, and the better your swing will be able to perform.
Price: $200.
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True Linkswear Eco Knit
This shoe is lightweight and environmentally friendly: The upper uses a yarn created from recycled plastic.
Price: $99.
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True Linkswear Lux Knit
At less than 10 ounces, these shoes are incredibly lightweight. The upper is a combination of polyester and spandex, making it breathable. The drop (change in height from heel to toe) is minimal in this shoe, which keeps you from over-striking your heel. Price: $169. BUY NOW
True Linkswear OG Feel
To make a more comfortable-feeling golf shoe, True decided to make this shoe not feel like a golf shoe at all: The company aspired to make it feel like you're in your bare feet. The spikeless traction pattern will give you more grip than your actual bare feet would, though. Price: $139. BUY NOW
Under Armour Hovr Drive Gore-Tex
As Gore-Tex in the name tells you, these shoes are waterproof. The Hovr midsole cushions your foot while being responsive and allowing your foot to move naturally. Price: $170.
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Under Armour Hovr Matchplay
This model has the same midsole benefits as all the shoes in the Hovr line. It's lightweight and breathable thanks to a microfiber upper. A waterproof membrane was incorporated to keep your feet dry.
Price: $140.
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Under Armour Hovr Show SL
The different-shaped traction elements on the outsole give you grip and flexibility where you need it most.
Price: $160.
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Under Armour Spieth 4 GTX
The sole has low-profile spikes. A carbon plate in the sole adds stability so you can stay connected to the ground during the swing.
Price: $200.
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