Spiked vs. spikeless golf shoes: What are the differences in performance?
By Tom Irwin
Do spiked offer better grip? Are spikeless more comfortable? Equipment editor James Savage takes a look in this week’s Tech Talk
Spiked vs. spikeless golf shoes: Style
There aren’t many spiked golf shoes which look overly stylish.
FootJoy Icon’s still set the benchmark for classic spiked shoes but most other brands opt for a more trainer-like (or even football boot) style with their spiked models.
There are some really smart spikeless shoes out their for 2018 which look great with a pair of jeans and can be worn down the pub.
G/Fore have some excellent crossover options this year.
Under Armour’s Performance SL Sunbrella look fantastic.
And Italian brand Duca del Cosma have added some premium looks to the market for 2018.
Also under the microscope were the @DucadelCosmaUK Munro. Such a classic look and clearly made with premium materials. Bellissimo! pic.twitter.com/yIy1R3KSZW
— James Savage (@JamesSavageFJ) May 10, 2018
Spiked vs. spikeless golf shoes: NCG verdict
I’ve asked the golfers in our office what they’d opt for if they could only wear one pair of golf shoes for the rest of their lives.
The results were spiked 8, spikeless 1. One person, who shall remain nameless has NEVER worn a pair of spikeless.
Most felt that in anything other than than bone-dry conditions they’d want to be wearing a spiked golf shoe.
And we live in Yorkshire. Case closed.
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Tom Irwin
Tom is a lifetime golfer, now over 30 years playing the game. 2023 marks 10 years in golf publishing and he is still holding down a + handicap at Alwoodley in Leeds. He has played over 600 golf courses, and has been a member of at least four including his first love Louth, in Lincolnshire. Tom likes unbranded clothing, natural fibres, and pencil bags. Seacroft in Lincolnshire is where it starts and ends.
