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The best of the best! We roundup the best spiked golf shoes in 2025
Just like golf clubs, golf shoes can be very specialised. As well as this, different golfers have different preferences. Some prefer the off-course versatility of a spikeless shoe, whilst others tend to gravitate to the ever dependable and hugely stable spiked offerings.
Spiked golf shoes are designed to provide traction and stability on the course, helping players maintain their balance and swing with greater power and precision. In this article, we’ll be taking a closer look at some of the best spiked golf shoes for 2025
The NCG review team have put the best options currently available to the test. Each of these shoes offers unique features to cater to the specific needs of golfers, including comfort, durability, and performance. So take your pick…
Best Spiked Golf Shoes 2025
Puma Ignite Elevate 2 Tour Golf Shoe
You wouldn’t be mistaken for recognising these Puma Ignite Elevate 2 Tour golf shoes, as J.J. Spaun recently claimed his maiden major title, the US Open, rocking a pair. On the whole, Puma has built a strong reputation for producing stylish, comfortable and performance-focused golf shoes, and the new IGNITE ELEVATE 2 Tour model is yet another example of this.
The Puma IGNITE ELEVATE 2 Tour golf shoe delivers an outstanding blend of style, comfort, and performance. Comfort levels are high throughout the round thanks to Puma’s responsive IGNITE foam midsole. On the course, the soft spikes provide tour-grade traction and a strong feeling of stability on all terrain.
Styling is a major highlight, with the shoe offering a clean, sporty look that feels modern yet smart. Add in the waterproof EXOSHELL upper, which promises protection without sacrificing breathability, and you’ve got everything a golfer could need from a pair of golf shoes.
PROS
Supreme comfort all-round
I love the design
Feel extremely lightweight
Waterproof
CONS
I would suggest sizing up half a size
RELATED: Read our full Puma Ignite Elevate 2 Tour Golf Shoe review here.
The nicest pair of FootJoy Premiere Series that I have ever owned. This was love at first sight – the old-school classic look, but packed with tech to make them extremely comfortable straight out of the box.
They were also extremely comfortable, straight away. No break-in period required. The fit is ever so slightly on the larger size, so you could jump down half a size for a more snug fit.
I have since played three full rounds wearing the Field LX – one of which was in damper conditions – and my feet remained dry, as you’d expect from a premium leather waterproof shoe.
Pros:
Premium waterproof leather
Classical ‘Tour’ look
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Pros:
Attractive and stylish design.
Strong grip and all-round performance.
Lightweight.
Waterproof and easy to care for.
Good range of colours.
Cons:
Nothing.
RELATED: Read our full FootJoy Fuel Golf Shoe review here.
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Adidas Tour360 24 Golf Shoe
The moment you get these out the box and have them in your hand you can see this is a premium, substantial, leather golf shoe.
As someone with a wider foot, I have tended to shy away from Adidas shoes due to a belief that they are a narrow fit. On first glance these shoes do look narrow and so was thinking I am not even going to be able to get these on!
However, much to my surprise, once on they were absolutely fine and actually felt like they were made to wrap around my foot.
From a performance point of view if I was to sum up these shoes in one word it would be ‘stability’ and if allowed two words they would be ‘stability’ and ‘comfort’.
A fantastic shoe that has made someone ignore Adidas shoes in the past to seriously consider making these the go to golf shoe for most of the year.
Pros:
Premium look and feel
Comfortable – even for someone with a wide foot
Heel and sole design creates stability
Cons:
Unsure of how they will hold up over the entire season
RELATED: Read our full Adidas Tour360 24 Golf Shoe here.
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One thing is for sure – you will look the bee’s knees in the clubhouse and no doubt will get others enquiring about the puma golf shoes you have on.
Pros:
All white colour is very smart
Solid, secure feel on the golf course
Underfoot feeling and design is great
Cons:
The formal/pointed look might not suit everyone
RELATED: Read our full Puma Royale Golf Shoe review here.
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I’m sure many golfers, like me, have not given enough thought to the performance of their shoes. A relatively new kid on the block, Payntr have taken shoe design to the next level. Comfort and support, in my experience, were always a trade-off. The Payntr X 006 RS has done everything to maximise both of these without compromise.
Pros:
Great looks
Extreme comfort
uperb overall performance with great stabiltiy and support
Cons:
None
RELATED: Read our full Payntr X 006 RS Spiked Golf Shoeshere.
It seems that with each successive FootJoy shoe review I do, they get more comfortable, and the new HyperFlex is no exception – it delivers outstanding comfort. My foot felt securely cosseted and so well supported from toe to mid foot through to heel. I cannot recall enjoying wearing a golf shoe more than this model.
I have worn this shoe on several rounds at my home heathland course in typical spring conditions. My feet have remained dry throughout, and although I haven’t yet had the opportunity to wear them for 36 holes in a day, I am sure that they would be fine.
I have worn this shoe on several rounds at my home heathland course in typical winter conditions. My feet have remained dry throughout, and although I haven’t had the opportunity to wear them for 36 holes in a day, I am sure that they would be fine.
This latest shoe from the Fuel range is another winner and I can see it replacing my beloved Pro/SLX Carbon as my shoe for 2025, which is really saying something.
I have had many pairs of FootJoy shoes over the years, if I had a criticism in recently it has been around a slightly loose fit. These change all that. I tested them on the same day as several other brands and these were miles ahead for out of the box snug fit. They feel stable, and grip the foot but are extremely comfortable. This is quite the feat (pardon the pun)
This hybrid look is slightly strange out of the box as the sole is so unrelated to the upper but you don’t notice this when they are on, and you get a classic looking shoe with trainer levels of comfort.
Little insider knowledge, Bill Ho wears these as a preference to more premium models as they are super light weight. He knows his onions.
Pros:
A proper fit, like a golf shoe should fit
Trainer levels of comfort
Classic styling is a antidote to all the other on course off course carry on
Cons:
Probs would not choose two tone
RELATED: Read our full FootJoy Traditions Golf Shoes review here.
In terms of settings away from the golf course, you probably couldn’t wear these shoes anywhere else. This isn’t to their detriment as they are comfy and serve a purpose on the golf course, but they don’t really suit a social setting or milling around your local town centre. Especially in bright white, they reduce the versatility somewhat. In other colourways, feel free to experiment but when it comes to the pure white colourway, stick to the golf course and the 19th hole to be on the safe side.
Although this shoe has many modern features, it also has that classic style, and it is probably that classic look that makes this shoe exclusively suitable for the golf course and not for the social scene.
The spiked configuration and the appearance of the shoe really makes this an on-course shoe, although it is so comfortable that you’ll be in no rush to take them off after your round (or two).
I think the combination of the looks, comfort and performance means that this shoe will definitely be one that I wear over the next few months and beyond. The colour is suitable for winter use and Ecco offer a range of cleaning products on their website to keep your footwear in tip-top condition.
Pros:
Very comfortable out of the box.
Excellent grip and traction.
Premium looks.
Cons:
A bit pricey.
RELATED: Read our ECCO M Golf Biom G5 review here.
I thoroughly enjoyed testing my first pair of Payntr shoes, the 87 SC. The combination of good looks, exceptional comfort premium construction and first rate performance means that these shoes get a well-merited 5 star review and although the RRP of £200/$220 is certainly top end, I feel that it is justified.
So, plaudits to Jason Day and the team at Payntr, for this collaboration. I understand that there is the promise of more SC models in Spring 2025 and I’ll be interested to test those, because it’s difficult to see how the Payntr 87 SC could be improved. We shall see!
My previous experience of shoes this comfortable was that they had the structural integrity of a sponge pudding. Payntr do seem to have put their money where their mouth is with these shoes, and they provide excellent support and extreme comfort. The design puts rigidity towards the back of the shoe and flexibility towards the front. This support is apparent when walking on uneven ground, on hillsides and when playing shots. They use Softspike’s Tour Flex Pro spike with the tech described as providing three degrees of traction control and 10 points of contact. In practice, this means they are as grippy as any shoe as I have worn.
My experience using them was that the grip was top-notch. No embarrassing slips down wet grassy banks.
They are priced in the premium bracket, but this is commensurate with their competitors and they are not over-priced for what they are.
A lot of thought and R&D has gone into the design of these shoes. In my opinion, this is not just marketing hype. The details of the technology and design of the shoes translate into discernible factors when the shoes are in use. I absolutely love them, and they are now my regular golf shoe.
Pros:
Great comfort and support
Extremely well thought out design
High tech innovations that translates into real world performance
Great looks
Cons:
None
RELATED: Read our full Payntr X 004 RS Spiked Golf Shoe here.
After 9 holes my feet felt great – all the innovations by Skechers were definitely paying off as my feet have usually warmed up by this stage and I can usually feel my golf shoes a bit tighter – no problem with these and no sign of any potential blisters from wearing new shoes.
I read that Skechers had developed the Arch fit support with podiatrist input and data from over 120,000 foot scans. I can certainly attest to the comfort underfoot from these shoes and over the full round my feet felt fresh throughout.
On top of comfort these shoes felt really stable, Sandmoor is pretty undulating at times, with sidehill and up and downhill lies – no problem for these shoes, I was testing the spiked version ( 7 spikes) and these provided good traction and firm stability no matter what incline I was stood on. There is a spikeless version and as I enquired how this worked the very helpful Skechers team told me that the spikeless shoes featured a traction plate that incorporates strategically placed, multi-directional lugs that are designed to grip the turf without feeling bulky or cleat-like.
Pros:
Great looks if you like the traditional golf shoe style
“Slip-in” design works, even for people like me with wide feet!
Lots of features to maximise comfort and support your feet
100% waterproof
Cons:
Make sure you choose soft spikes or spikeless (SL version) if you have a preference
Not so keen on the ‘Skechers slipins’ printed on the heel
RELATED: Read our full Skechers GO GOLF Prestige Golf Shoe review here.
On the course they were a joy to walk in, providing a good balance of support and comfort. I really liked the soles as they had superb traction. Some spikeless designs can look like they may be left wanting in really wet conditions but not so with these and I suspect they will perform as well as any spiked sole. This makes them a potential all-year shoe.
When swinging there was excellent support. There are many shoes now available where the technology and design have produced shoes with great comfort and performance. The Skechers GO Golf Blade Slip-ins are no exception. Due to the DNA of Skechers, I had some concerns that these shoes may have prioritised comfort over performance. These concerns proved unfounded and I was mightily impressed with these shoes. If you are in the market for a new pair of golf shoes definitely check these out. I do not think you will be disappointed.
Pros:
Supremely comfortable
Waterproof
Modern athletic looks
Cons:
Design might not be for everyone
RELATED: Read our full Skechers GO GOLF Blade GF Slip-ins Golf Shoe review here.
I’ll start with how they felt to wear… right from the off they were really comfortable, supportive around my whole foot and really easy to walk in. I played a couple of rounds in the shoes as part of the testing and can confirm there was no bedding in period required which is always an added bonus.
Under Armour have really doubled down on the performance side of the golf shoe in the market, and this release feels like it is certainly one of the front runners for a performance shoe.
A couple of features that really stood out for me was the grip and stability it offered throughout the round and in a variety of situations. Under Armour have installed a trademark UA HOVR foam with additional cushioning that works really well in supporting the foot through the full golf swing.
Pros:
Smart design
Breathable
Packed with interesting technology
Cons:
Aesthetics may not appeal to all golfers, the shoe leans into the athletic look
RELATED: Read our full Under Armour Drive Pro Wide golf shoe review here.
Colours: Black-metallic gun metal / White-capri / White-metallic gun metal / Mod Gray-castlerock
G/FORE Gallivan2r G/Lock Saddle Golf Shoe
These are a year-round golf shoes, When you buy them now they are bright and summery and can be worn nicely with shorts, but will keep up performance in the wet and soft. I really like how versatile they are.
One of my favourite parts of owning these shoes is how easy the aftercare is with them. They are made from a waterproof TPU material, which just needs a wipe down to keep clean after play, and they have an odour-inhibiting textile lining, which has been a huge victory for me and the passengers in my car. I have managed to keep them relatively pristine with very minimal effort after quite a number of rounds.
As you can probably tell, I have pretty much worn these golf shoes for every round of golf I have played since receiving them. I have a wonderful G/Fore shoe collection growing now and these have gone to the top of my list as preferred to play in and wear. I really love my pair of Gallivanter G/Lock shoes that are full leather, but these are lighter and a bit more flexible with the flex channels throughout the sole, which I just prefer. This is of course just my personal preference, I did give those Gallivanter shoes a glowing review also.
Pros:
Comfortable
Great traction
Very waterproof
Cons:
No cons
RELATED: Read our review of the G/FORE Gallivan2r G/Lock Saddle Golf Shoe here.
The golf apparel landscape continues to move towards a more casual, sporty and lifestyle styling. Fewer people are wearing traditional golf clothes and shoes. But, I think we would all agree that there is space for traditional wear in golf still, and its presence should be maintained.
Practically, I found the shoes to perform well. The amount of traction these J.Lindeberg Fairway Brogue golf shoes offered was tremendous. When I tested them out, the ground was wet, so it was a fairly rigorous testing of their capabilities. At no point did I want a better grip from the shoes.
They still have the comfort of a sneaker golf shoe due to their EVA Midsole and Rubber Outsole. Throughout testing, I suffered no issues with soreness or rubbing, even in slightly wet conditions.
Additionally, the waterproofing is also very good. J.Lindeberg attributes this to the use of seam seal technology and the premium waterproof full-grain leather, which is used to craft the golf shoes.
Pros:
Sneaker style but still look traditional
Good traction
Waterproof
Sole is comfortable
Cons:
Reduced off-course use compare to other sneaker style shoes
RELATED: Read our review of the J.Lindeberg Fairway Brogue Golf Shoe here.
It’s fair to say spiked golf shoes may be the most appropriate for tackling weather conditions here in the UK. Some may even say that spiked golf shoes are a must-have for any serious golfer, and choosing the right pair can make all the difference in your game. With top brands like Ecco, FootJoy, Adidas, and Cuater offering specialised spiked golf shoes in 2025, there are plenty of options to choose from.
Each of the five shoes we’ve discussed offers unique features that cater to the specific needs of golfers, whether it’s comfort, durability, or performance. Consider your own preferences and needs when selecting a pair of spiked golf shoes, and get ready to step up your game on the course in 2025.
At National Club Golfer, we are passionate about producing accurate and thorough reviews and making sure our testing process is rigorous so we get a good understanding of how each pair of shoes performs.
Each shoe is worn out on the golf course whilst playing golf, so we can get an idea of overall performance in terms of factors like comfort, grip, stability in the golf swing, waterproof protection and how they actually look on the golf course.
What is important when buying Golf shoes?
When buying new golf footwear its important to know what attributes or features you value the most before deciding on a brand or model to buy. For example, do you want spiked or spikeless shoes?
A lot of golfers think comfort is paramount when choosing a shoe, we are going to be standing in them for 3-5 hours right? Some golf shoes on the market have special insoles and cushioned mid-soles designed to keep your feet feeling fresh.
Grip is vital to good performance on the golf course as any foot slip in dry or wet conditions can not only cause the golf club to swing improperly but may also lead to an injury.
Nearly all golf shoes will either be fully waterproof or offer some kind of water resistance, and this is important as real die-hard golfers play in every weather condition. Having wet feet for 4 hours is not and will never be fun.
How good the shoe looks is of course subjective to personal style, but is important to any player. Do you prefer an athletic-looking shoe, or are you more traditional? Does your shoe offer on-course off-course style or do you want shoes purely for the course? Does the style of shoe you like have the best color options for your golfing wardrobe?
Price is the last factor to consider. With the models above we have tried to find shoes at all different price points so if you want a shoe at a lower cost, you can get one. Or if you want to spend more, you can do that too. Importantly there is something for everyone.
What brands produce the best golf shoes?
All of the products in this best spiked golf shoes 2024 article are picked from the brands that offer what we believe to be the best spiked shoes on the market this season.
Do any pros wear spikeless golf shoes on tour?
As you will see on TV when watching the PGA, LPGA & DP World Tour professionals wear both spiked and spikeless golf shoes, depending on their preference.
Some tour players are looking for extra stability and grip for maximum power creation that a spiked shoe might offer, and others are looking for the comfort and style that spikeless golf shoes offer. Some tour players prefer a running shoe style and others a traditional classic leather shoe; there really isn’t a hard or fast rule as to what tour players wear.
