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2014 Shoe Guide: Foot Traffic

By The Editors
Photos by Eddie Berman

Whether you're the athletic type or prefer a more classic style, you need golf shoes that function as great as they look

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Listed A - Z ADIDAS ADIZERO ONE
PRICE: $180WEIGHT: 10.4 oz.TECH TALK: The low-profile cleat design works to increase the shoe's contact with the ground. The upper was constructed with a focus on weather resistance and lightness. The Sprintframe outsole combines a wide base with improved secondary traction. There are seven cleats on the shoe, one is in a new position: right in the middle of the foot.MR. STYLE'S COMMENTS: Light, sleek, modern. Fit is trim and snug.MORE INFO: Visit Website
ADIDAS PURE 360
PRICE: $250WEIGHT: 18.2 oz.TECH TALK: The upper is made of ClimaProof microfiber leather, the thinnest and softest leather in the Adidas line. The three stripes in the midfoot are made of TPU. They work with the heel cage to create wrap-around external support. There are 9 spikes, one of which is in the middle of the foot (like the Adizero One).MR. STYLE'S COMMENTS: Nine-spike, serious solid shoe. Classic adidas design.MORE INFO: Visit Website
ADIDAS ADICROSS GRIPMORE
PRICE: $150WEIGHT: 13.7 oz.TECH TALK: The outsole is new: 54 gripmore cleats pattern the bottom of the shoe. The cleats combined with texture on the sole make for 286 points of contact with the ground. The forefoot is wider than in the past, and the upper is made of soft premium leather. To promote breathability, the lining is textile.__MR. STYLE'S COMMENTS:__This is a really modernized, 24-7 hybrid sport shoe. It looks more like, and fits more like, a great pair of sneakers, with the exception that it works great on the course.MORE INFO: Coming soon to adidasgolf.com
ASHWORTH CARDIFF ADC
PRICE: $120WEIGHT: 13.4 oz.TECH TALK: Both the sockliner and the midsole are made of PU for cushioning and support. The outsole is soft and pliable, which helps create a low-profile fit and increases flexibility. Ashworth put its focus on making this an 'all-day shoe.'MR. STYLE'S COMMENTS: Updated with emphasis on comfort, which it has in abundance.MORE INFO: Visit Website
ASHWORTH ENCINITAS
PRICE: $200WEIGHT: 14.7 oz.TECH TALK: The upper and the lining of the shoe are made of ultra-rich leather. The sockliner is PU and the midsole is EVA (a softer material). A piece of cushioning runs on top of the insole board to increase comfort. This, too, is a spikeless shoe.MR. STYLE'S COMMENTS: Dressy hybrid with sporty feel and fit. Lightweight and very stylish.MORE INFO: Visit Website
ALLEN EDMONDS HERITAGE
PRICE: $295WEIGHT: 20.1 oz.TECH TALK: Allen Edmonds is closing in on 100 years of making leather products. The upper of these shoes is made of calfskin leather. Similarly, the sole is leather. The insole is made up of a leather-wrapped foam piece. With 11 spikes, this shoe has the most spikes on our list.MR. STYLE'S COMMENTS: Classic style and construction with a traditional feel and look. The dressiest style offered in the market place.MORE INFO: Visit Website
BIION CLASSICS
PRICE: $100WEIGHT: 8.2 oz.TECH TALK: A lot of companies use EVA in their shoes, but this shoe is completely made of EVA. A honeycomb pattern provides traction on this spikeless shoe. They're slip-on, and no socks are necessary. (Don't worry, the shoes are anti-microbial, odor resistant and machine washable.)MR. STYLE'S COMMENTS: The coolest and most fun of all the new shoes. Classic look with a twist.MORE INFO: Visit Website
CALLAWAY X CAGE-PRO
PRICE: $190WEIGHT: 15 oz.TECH TALK: The performance spikeless outsole features Callaway's Triangulated Traction technology. Triangulated Traction ensures that there are three points of contact with the ground throughout every part of the swing. Inside the shoe, the Superfeet Pro contoured footbed is there to give stabilization and balance.MR. STYLE'S COMMENTS: Solid and serious waterproof gameday shoe with Superfeet Insoles.MORE INFO: Visit Website
CALLAWAY CHEV AERO
PRICE: $80WEIGHT: 11.7 oz.TECH TALK: The upper is made of Athletic Air Mesh to increase breathability and help make the shoe lighter. Molded OrthoLite insoles and EVA midsoles work to improve comfort, and both materials help lower the shoe's overall weight.MR. STYLE'S COMMENTS: Lightweight hybrid, makes for a stylish walking shoe.MORE INFO: Visit Website
ECCO STREET EVO ONE
PRICE: $160WEIGHT: 13.5 oz.TECH TALK: This spikeless shoe is an evolution of ECCO's best-selling shoe. The uppers are made of Hydromax treated leather. It's built with low profile design to increase stability and feel, and is slightly wider near the heel.MR. STYLE'S COMMENTS: The latest hybrid from the established hybrid maker. Ideal 24-7 style and a great walking shoe.MORE INFO: Visit Website
ECCO TOUR HYBRID WINGTIP
PRICE: $190WEIGHT: 16.3 oz.TECH TALK: Like the Street EVO One, the uppers of this shoe are made of Hydromax treated leather. ECCO claims 800 traction angles are created by the spikeless pattern and structure on the outsole. It's built by Direct Injection, which eliminates stitching or glue and creates a one-piece shoe.MR. STYLE'S COMMENTS: Outstanding, dressy hybrid right on fashion trend with great fit.MORE INFO: Visit Website
FOOTJOY DNA
PRICE: $190WEIGHT: 15 oz.TECH TALK: This athletic design contains ChromoSkin leather, developed by Pittards of England, which provides a supple, but durable outer layer. FootJoy's SnugFit tongue with MicroVent technology shapes to the foot while providing breathability. Its 3D FoamCollar molds to the ankle for a more custom fit.MR. STYLE'S COMMENTS: Clean design with a touch of color, creates an excellent style balance with its sleek look and outstanding fit. Already one of the most popular shoes on Tour.MORE INFO: Visit Website
FOOTJOY DRYJOYS CASUAL
PRICE: $150WEIGHT: 12.3 oz.TECH TALK: Casual: The super-soft, premium full-grain waterproof leather and lightweight TPU traction elements make these easy to wear both on and off the course. A new polymer outsole material called Fine-Tuned Foam (FTF) is 10 percent lighter than conventional EVA foams and provides enhanced cushioning and shock absorption.MR. STYLE'S COMMENTS: Solid fit, classic style, looks and performs as a stable, go-to for both look and function.MORE INFO: Visit Website
FOOTJOY FJ CITY
PRICE: $180WEIGHT: 14.9 oz.TECH TALK: These metropolitan-inspired shoes have rich, supple full-grain leather uppers in modern patterns that are breathable and fully waterproof. That, combined with a colorful midsole, and a cushioned EVA performance-infused cleated outsole, provides style while not sacrificing utility.MR. STYLE'S COMMENTS: The leather uppers with signature contrast Trapunto Stitching, make this very dressy hybrid not only comfortable, but an excellent value.MORE INFO: Visit Website
FOOTJOY SUPERLITES CT
PRICE: $100WEIGHT: 9.3 oz.TECH TALK: With an outsole made of Fine-Tuned Foam, this extremely lightweight model also has a soft, cushioned feel. It's athletically sloped from instep to toe and has a sneaker-like appearance. The fit-bed provides comfort while reducing shock.MR. STYLE'S COMMENTS: Lightweight fabric hybrid, with innovative spikeless bottoms.MORE INFO: Visit Website
G/FORE GALLIVANTER
PRICE: $225WEIGHT: 9.3 oz.TECH TALK: The pre-treated, water-resistant suede gives these a dress shoe-like appearance. The contrasting color tones make them stand out. A quick-drying footbed can be taken out and washed. A lightweight, shock-absorbing sole designed with the help of biochemists provides long-lasting comfort.MR. STYLE'S COMMENTS: The perfect on-course/off-course shoe. One of the most definitive style statement in golf shoes.MORE INFO: Visit Website
KIKKOR SELECTS
PRICE: $120WEIGHT: 10.7 oz.TECH TALK: These colorful kicks are sturdier than they look. The majority of the outsole is made of EVA from injection molding and also has TPU platforms featuring VEKTRboard 2.0 traction. The eyestay-to-tongue element flap that keeps debris and water out will help keep them looking new.MR. STYLE'S COMMENTS: Great, youthful hybrid. Excellent cushioned style and fit, great for on and off course.MORE INFO: Visit Website
MICHAEL TOSCHI G2
PRICE: $550WEIGHT: 17.6 oz.TECH TALK: These are made with carbon-fiber embossed leather and equipped with Carbonlite Ionet Suspension (CIS), a support based in/out sole integration platform that provides added feel to the ground while keeping your foot comfortable. The insole has a stable, neutral foot platform, and the outsole has four independent response zones.MR. STYLE'S COMMENTS: One of the original hand-made hybrids made by master shoemaker Michael Toshi, covers all the style basics. Great design, contrast-stitching, colorful, stylish soles.MORE INFO: Visit Website
NEW BALANCE NBG2002
PRICE: $125WEIGHT: 11.8 oz.TECH TALK: Not surprisingly, comfort is a big selling point from a company known for its running shoes. A REVlite midsole provides cushioning, and an Ortholite insole further enhances a soft feel. The athletic design also has a lightweight exoskeleton outsole.MR. STYLE'S COMMENTS: Athletic hybrid style, waterproof with a 10mm drop (height of the heel vs. sole) enables great feel and is right on trend.MORE INFO: Visit Website
NIKE FI IMPACT
PRICE: $130WEIGHT: 11.6 oz.TECH TALK: The waterproof ripstop mesh upper with TPU allows your feet to breathe, while the Dynamic Fit system acts as a glove for them. This is done by soft fingers that wrap underneath the arch and connect with the laces to keep your feet stable. And integrated traction keeps your feet low and connected to the ground longer.MR. STYLE'S COMMENTS: Lightweight, sporty hybrid features comfort with waterproof, mesh uppers.MORE INFO: Visit Website
NIKE LUNAR CLAYTON
PRICE: $250WEIGHT: 15.6 oz.TECH TALK: A full-length sockliner offers additional comfort, while Nike's Dynamic Fit system keeps your feet snugly in place. A midsole heel made of lunarlon, a springy cushion developed by Nike that's 30 percent lighter than traditional Phylon, evenly distributes force and helps reduce pain in your foot's pressure points. The rubber outsole with integrated traction provides added grip and durability.MR. STYLE'S COMMENTS: Street hybrid with handcrafted and dressy look and feel. Great use of the colored soul.MORE INFO: Visit Website
NIKE TW '14
PRICE: $180WEIGHT: 14.5 oz.TECH TALK: This year's outsole offers increased flexibility and is designed to conform to your natural motion. Nike Dynamic Flywear cradles the foot with a system of cables that move with the foot during the swing. The upper is made from a microfiber synthetic leather that's durable and waterproof, yet ventilated to provide breathability.MR. STYLE'S COMMENTS: Style leader in sports hybrid. High marks for comfort, great model to customize.MORE INFO: Visit Website
OAKLEY CARBONPRO 2
PRICE: $200WEIGHT: 16.5 oz.TECH TALK: The shoe's name comes from a strategically placed carbon-fiber shank under the midfoot that provides stability. This second version remains very low to the ground, but is even lighter. A compression-molded EVA chassis has cushioning foam for a soft feel.MR. STYLE'S COMMENTS: Serious performance shoe. A solid practical style.MORE INFO: Visit Website
OAKLEY CIPHER 3
PRICE: $140WEIGHT: 9.2 oz.TECH TALK: The lightweight, cleat-free design is Oakley's third iteration of its "nanospike" technology, which features traction bars on the perimeter of the outsole mixed with sandpaper-like sole pads designed to keep the golfer's feet close to the ground while still gripping the turf. The one-piece synthetic upper is waterproof.MR. STYLE'S COMMENTS: Third generation, nano-spiked bottoms. Snug, trim, lightweight with great fit.MORE INFO: Visit Website
OGIO RACE
PRICE: $170WEIGHT: 15.7 oz.TECH TALK: Designed with a focus on improved balance, the shoe utilizes an insole featuring the company's "Synkfit" design. The goal of this internal structure is to stabilize the foot within the shoe in an effort to improve the efficiency of energy transfer during the swing. The leather upper is ventilated to keep the foot cool.MR. STYLE'S COMMENTS: Mesh-leather combination creates a breathable and functional option.MORE INFO: Visit Website
PUMA BIOFUSION TOUR
PRICE: $170WEIGHT: 12.3 oz.TECH TALK: The upper features a cell-shaped external structure and a special microfiber synthetic leather designed to be lightweight, breathable and supportive. The outsole features a combination of flexible grooves and other traction elements. The foam midsole adds cushioning, and an external heel counter adds stability while moving with the golfer's foot.MR. STYLE'S COMMENTS: Big boys Tour-level shoe. Snug fit with OrthoLite soft liner; one of the style standards on Tour.MORE INFO: Visit Website
PUMA MONOLITE
PRICE: $100WEIGHT: 10.3 oz.TECH TALK: The full-grain leather upper features a suede inner lining for comfort and an external EVA heel counter for stability. The lightweight foam midsole provides cushioning, while nubs on the carbon rubber outsole are arranged for directional control. Grooves on the perimeter of the forefoot are designed for enhanced flexibility and increased ground contact.MR. STYLE'S COMMENTS: Cool and casual hybrid, utilizing full-grain leather.MORE INFO: Visit Website
PUMA NEOLUX
PRICE: $180WEIGHT: 14.1 oz.TECH TALK: The full-grain leather upper is designed to be waterproof and breathable, while a "slow memory" foam in the heel optimizes fit. The sole's thin thermoplastic urethane frame and the compression-molded EVA foam midsole is designed to increase flexibility and traction. The arch area features special shaping and materials for flexibility and support.MR. STYLE'S COMMENTS: Clean, classic design.MORE INFO: Visit Website
SKECHERS GOBIONIC
PRICE: $125WEIGHT: 10.6 oz.TECH TALK: Based on Skechers running-shoe technology for a more biomechanically natural stride, the GoBionic features a 4-mm heel-to-forefoot drop for a more neutral foot position. The "Resagrip" injection-molded compound in the outsole is designed to improve traction and flexibility. The synthetic upper is seamless and waterproof.MR. STYLE'S COMMENTS: Added collar and tongue provide comfort, 4mm drop enhances neutral position. Trim and lightweight.MORE INFO: Visit Website
TRUE LINKSWEAR GENT WINGTIP
PRICE: $150WEIGHT: 11.3 oz.TECH TALK: The traditional-looking, waterproof leather upper still maintains the company's near-zero drop approach (heel and forefoot are the same distance off the ground) and a neutral balance through its wider toe box. There's also memory foam in the heel for cushioning and a lightweight, flexible rubber/EVA outsole.MR. STYLE'S COMMENTS: Traditional dressy hybrid style. Clean and simple.MORE INFO: Visit Website
TRUE LINKSWEAR LYT DRY
PRICE: $150WEIGHT: 11.1 oz.TECH TALK: The zero-drop design aims to encourage better posture and a more natural walking stride. The flexible outsole mixes rubber for traction and EVA foam for comfort and lighter weight. It features a wider toe box for stability and includes a full-grain waterproof leather upper and memory foam in the heel for comfort.MR. STYLE'S COMMENTS: Tour-level performance and fit. Very stable, yet flexible and lightweight.MORE INFO: Visit Website
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