Best Spiked Golf Shoes 2024

When it comes to playing golf, having the right pair of shoes is just as important as having the right clubs. 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 2024.

Our top picks include the Ecco M Golf Biom G5 golf shoes, FootJoy Premiere Series Tarlow Golf Shoe, Adidas ZG23 golf shoes, Cuater The Legend golf shoes, and FootJoy HyperFlex Carbon golf shoes. Each of these shoes offers unique features to cater to the specific needs of golfers, including comfort, durability, and performance. 

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Best Spiked Golf Shoes 2023

Reviewed by Jonathan Taylor

Out of the box, this shoe had a high quality, athletic & sporty look. There is an embossed performance leather upper with a mesh tongue which gives a modern and smart look.

Testing was carried out over two rounds in cold and dry conditions on my home heathland course. As you would expect from Ecco, the G5 was extremely comfortable straight out of the box. Although I’m not wild about the appearance of the boa, it really did give a close fit. And there is a whole load of hidden technology which combines to offer comfort, stability and rotational support.

All this technology really does work. There is a firm and slightly springy feel underfoot. The outsole offered excellent grip from the six cleats and hybrid traction bar configuration that Ecco calls its Dynamic Traction System. There was no hint of slipping even. when going for that extra few yards off the tee.

Testing was not carried out in the wet but I am confident that these shoes will be waterproof and breathable thanks to the Gore-Tex construction. A twelve month waterproof guarantee is offered.

PROS

• Very comfortable out of the box.
• Excellent grip and traction.
• Premium looks.

CONS

• A bit pricey.

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• RELATED: Read our full Ecco M Golf Biom G5 golf shoes review

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Sizes: Euro 39-47 (UK 6-12.5 approx)

Colours: Steel/black, white/black, white/regatta (Boa). Black/steel, white/blue (laced).

More information: Ecco website

Reviewed by Jack Backhouse

Unboxing them, you picked them out of the box delicately so as not to scratch or mark them in any way, they feel more valuable than other shoes despite not being the most expensive shoe FootJoy offer. This is everything you could ever want out of a classic golf shoe.

I love the all-white with tan trim, and the croc print in the heel, cap toe and eyestay makes me feel like I’m wearing shoes that Hogan, Palmer or Nicklaus might have once used in their prime.

These FootJoy golf shoes feature FJs revolutionary versatrax outsole, which offers 360 degrees of grip and stability by angling what are essentially spikeless shoe nubs in different directions, which, combined with the actual soft spikes virtually guarantee that you are going to have no issue playing any shot from any lie during your round of golf.

These FootJoy golf shoes feature FJs revolutionary versatrax outsole, which offers 360 degrees of grip and stability by angling what are essentially spikeless shoe nubs in different directions, which, combined with the actual soft spikes virtually guarantee that you are going to have no issue playing any shot from any lie during your round of golf.

PROS

• Beautiful. Just look at them!
• Excellent traction.
• Really solid in the swing and underfoot

CONS

• Firm out of the box, will need wearing in!

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• RELATED: Read our full FootJoy Premiere Series Tarlow Golf Shoe Review

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Sizes: UK 6-12

Colours: White/Pink/Blue, White/Navy/Blue, White/Navy/Green

More information: FootJoy Website

Reviewed by Alex Perry

The ZG23s are certainly eye-catching and the “cloud white and lucid blue”, as the box describes them, are perhaps not the colourway I would have chosen, but it’s OK because I’ve got a lovely Adidas Classic Club midlayer in a similar colour. And as Ian Poulter always says: “Look good, feel good, play good.”

 I slipped them on and of course there’s that initial tightness that comes with trying on any new pair of shoes for the first time, but once I had worn them around the house for a few hours – don’t pretend you don’t do this too – they started to mould to my feet and I couldn’t wait to get them out on the course.

But the ZG23 proved just as comfortable when walking the fairways as they did skipping up and down my stairs on my several tea runs throughout the day.

The ZG23s have what Adidas call “Lightstrike cushioning” and “Insite sockliner”, which is really just a technical way of saying they keep your feet snug. But don’t underestimate the importance of that, by any means. You’ll be surprised at how grateful you are when you’re 13 or 14 holes deep into your round.

PROS

• Comfortable straight out of the box
• Sporty styling looks great
• Stable
• Five different colour options
• Fairly priced against competitors

CONS

• They get dirty

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• RELATED: Read our full Adidas ZG23 golf shoes review

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Sizes: UK 6.5-14.5

Colours: Cloud White/Dark Silver Metallic/Silver Metallic; Cloud White/Lucid Blue/Silver Metallic; Cloud White/Core Black/Semi Solar Red; Cloud White/Collegiate Navy/Solar Gold; Core Black/Dark Silver Metallic/Silver Metallic

More info:Adidas website

Reviewed by Jonathan Taylor

Out of the box, this shoe presented an absolutely classic look. The clean lines, the stitching, the lacing system – it all looks just right. I tested the black model with a contrasting grey sole. There is also a version in white.

The upper is constructed from premium full-grade leather – it certainly looks and feels to be premium. The Cuater golf shoes classic looks are enhanced by very little in the way of branding, just a metallic ‘C’ to the side of the handsome lacing system and some subtle embossing on the tongue.

I was pleased to see a robust heel piece. Turning over to look at the sole design, there are nine removable spikes per shoe as well as over fifty small moulded spikes. Breaks in the outsole offer flexion to the forefoot and also help to control weight. Talking of weight, each shoe came in at 425 grammes, which is lighter than the average proper leather spiked shoe.

I found the shoe to be extremely comfortable from the outset. The leather upper felt supportive and flexed nicely in play – I put this down to the outsole design. There was a springy, cushioned feeling walking between shots. Cuater talk about their Sweet Spot technology Cushioning throughout the molded insole and I have to say that the shoe felt much more comfortable than I expected from the classic design.

PROS

• Extremely comfortable out of the box.
• Classic and understated looks.
• Well constructed.

CONS

• Nothing!

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• RELATED: Read our full Cuater The Legend Golf Shoe Review

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Sizes: UK 7-11 (inc. half sizes).

Colours: Black or White.

More info:Callaway Apparel website

Reviewed by Jack Backhouse

The more I looked at the FJ HyperFlex Carbon shoes, the more I loved them. They’re bright and colourful without being too in your face, and give off a youthful player vibe that I like.

FootJoy reckons that the Hyperflex Carbon offers increased stability than any shoe on the market now due to the carbon power plate. With ortholite impression fitbed and optiflex zones, the FootJoy HyperFlex Carbon shoes should be stable and rigid in the golf swing but comfortable enough to wear all day.

I’ve worn these shoes now for a few weeks so I’m fairly comfortable commenting on how the FootJoy HyperFlex Carbons are pretty much faultless. I’ve worn them on dry links turf at Furness golf club in Cumbria, and on my home course of Sand Moor in West Yorkshire and the performance has been excellent.

I cannot believe how strong and stable I feel in the swing wearing them. I’d go so far as to say these shoes have managed to wake me up and help me escape the spikeless shoe cult and have opened the door of proper golf shoe performance.

PROS

• Extremely comfortable out of the box.
• Excellent traction.
• Really solid in the swing and underfoot

CONS

• Slightly on the heavy side

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• RELATED: Read our full FootJoy HyperFlex Carbon golf shoe review

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Sizes: UK 6-12 (inc. half sizes).

Colours: White/Multi or Black/White/Grey.

More info:FootJoy Website

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Best Spiked Golf Shoes 2024

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 2024, 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 2023. 

How do we test golf shoes?

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.

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