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These Under Armour shoes combine summer style with tour-level performance

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These spikeless golf shoes are built with power from the ground up. Max McVittie tests these out to see if this results in better on-course performance

Under Armour Halo Tour spikeless golf shoes | Source: NCG

NCG verdict: Under Armour Halo Tour Spikeless Golf Shoe

These spikeless golf shoes are built with power from the ground up. Max McVittie tests these out to see if this results in better on-course performance

RRP £120.00

Introduction

When it comes to golf shoes, I don’t think I could be any more picky with what I choose to wear. I don’t tend to gravitate to more traditional looking golf shoes, they aren’t really my style of shoe.

It’s no wonder then that I have, and have had, my fair share of Under Armour golf shoes. For a while now I have been a big fan of their golf wear and golf shoes in general.

The style matches what I am looking for down to T and they are some of the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn. All that being said, these new Under Armour golf shoes have a lot to live up to – so lets dive in to my full Under Armour Halo Tour spikeless golf shoe review….

Keywords

Spikeless, Under Armour, Jordan Speith, golf shoes, lightweight, stylish

NCG Summary and rating

Under Armour Halo Hybrid spikeless golf shoe | Source: Under Armour
Under Armour Halo Hybrid spikeless golf shoe | Source: Under Armour
4.5 star review

NCG Summary

These are comfy pair of modern golf shoes. Under Armour are one of the biggest sportswear brands in the world and with partial thanks to their partnership with Jordan Speith, their prominence in golf has grown over the years.

Rarely do they produce something sub-par that this is definitely not the case here. They deliver tour-level stability and comfort in a stylish silhouette.

PROS

  • Modern trainer-like styling
  • Extremely comfortable
  • Designed for tour players, so they should hold up for a monthly medal

CONS

  • Design might not be for everyone

Key Facts

Sizes6-14 UK / 7-15 US
WidthRegular
Waterproof warranty1 year
Materials Microfiber upper & full waterproof membrane with rubber outsole
Lace systemStandard tie
CushioningHOVR Cushioning
SpikedNo
ColoursThree

Key benefits and downsides

Key benefitsDownsides
Tour-level stabilityThey won’t be everyone’s cup of tea
Full waterproof membrane backed by a 1-year waterproof warranty
Stylish and look great
Very comfortable all-round long

First Impressions

As first impressions go, these Under Armour Halo shoes passed the test with flying colours. If I am being truthful 99% of what makes a pair of golf shoes appealing to me or not is their looks.

In terms of that, these are right up my street. They look more like a pair of trainers or shoes you would wear in a social setting rather than on the golf course.

The golf traditionalists amongst you might not be keen on these as I am, but I think if you are looking for a more casual look to your golf wardrobe then these are a top tier option.

Sizing

I’m a size 11 and these fit to size, no issues. I don’t think I have experienced many problems previously with any of the Under Armour shoes I have owned in the past in terms of sizing. For the majority of the time, I have found them to be very consistent in this regard. This fit is regular and from what I can find there doesn’t seem to be a wide option available which may be a slight hinderance for those of who require a slightly wider option.

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What I found

Predjudicailly, I considered these shoes to be somewhat of a summer shoe. I don’t play much winter golf, so that is really the only time I wear my golf shoes for most of the year. But living in England, we are hardly guaranteed a hot and dry summer all of the time.

The conditions I tested these in were far from the summer months we are hopefully going to enjoy this year. It wasn’t raining when I hit the course in these but it was particularly muddy. I had no issues with my feet or socks getting wet at any point during the round, so the waterproofing worked in that sense – even if it wasn’t rigorously tested by the weather.

Under Armour Halo Tour spikeless golf shoes side | Source: NCG
Under Armour Halo Tour spikeless golf shoes side | Source: NCG

Straight out of the box these were extremely comfortable. I expect nothing less from a pair of Under Armour shoes now. Their HOVR Cushioning is really effective and enables you to have a slight spring in your step. I can see these working well in the summer when the ground is harder and the walk around the course is slightly more punishing on the feet.

Stability

Under Armour has developed their own Swing Support Stabilizer. This includes a TPU heel lock & underfoot propulsion plate for biomechanically-correct support. I’m not completely sure on the science behind it, but whatever it does, it does it well.

Under Armour Halo Tour spikeless golf shoes sole | Source: NCG
Under Armour Halo Tour spikeless golf shoes sole | Source: NCG

Many golf courses may be fairly muddy at the moment in the UK with the amount of rain we have had so far this year, therefore stability is probably has a greater emphasis on it than normal. I know some of you will have some concerns over whether spikeless options are as effective here, but in my experience I have felt no drop off. They also didn’t tear up the ground or leave a bit footprint on the greens in their wake.

Easy clean

The sole parts of the shoes, which goes around the outside of the bottom, is a little harder to clean. The design and pattern make it a little tricky to get all the mud off but I was able to wipe the majority of it. Equally, the upper part of the shoe is a lot easier to clean.

Waterproof qualities

Like I said, the conditions were surprisingly dry when I tested these out so I can’t give you a comprehensive review of the waterproofing. Visually, if that counts for anything, they look sturdy enough. Under Armour say they come fitted with a fully waterproof membrane on their website. Just by feeling the upper part of the shoe, it does give the impression it would hold up well in a downpour.

Under Armour Halo Tour spikeless golf shoes heel | Source: NCG
Under Armour Halo Tour spikeless golf shoes heel | Source: NCG

NCG Final Say

Looking down at these, it almost feels and looks like you have a pair of gym shoes on rather than a pair of golf shoes. I think this feeds into the slightly more sporty angle Under Armour comes with and why their shoes are so popular with golfers.

How they compare to other shoes

Rather instinctively I compare these closer to other sports wear brands. So, the likes of Adidas and Nike. I have always thought Under Armour competes with these two heavyweights really well and the comfort of these Halo ones match any golf shoe I have tested over the last year.

Price information

RRP: – £120 / $150

Other product details

Colours:

  • UK – White / Metallic Silver, Black / Castlerock and Distant Gray / Mod Gray
  • US – Black, Castlerock / Titanium, Summit White, Clay Green / White, Metallic Silver

Midsole: Logo-inspired midsole design

Outsole: Rubber outsole wraps up the sidewall for added support at impact

More information: Under Armour website UK / Under Armour website US

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About the author

Max Mcvittie

A bit of a late bloomer to the game of golf, Max fell in love with the sport when he attended Saturday coaching sessions down at his local golf club after being inspired by friends and family members.

Max has remained a member of Eden Golf Club in Carlisle for a number of years now as he looks to get his handicap down into single figures. Most of his golfing career has been spent battling a permanent slice off the tee, which has led to some ugly rounds.

Having studied at the University of Sunderland, Max is starting out his dream career in sports journalism. During his time at university, he picked up valuable work experience at Reach PLC, BBC Radio Cumbria and GiveMeSport, whilst also getting work published in the Teesside Live. He also spent time working at a local weekly newspaper, Eskdale and Liddesdale Advertiser, as a general news reporter partially covering some local sport just north of the border in Langholm.

Max has just started his journey with the NCG working as the assistant equipment editor. He looks forwarded to reviewing the latest golf equipment, taking up an interest in reviews when buying his first golf club, a Cleveland RTX wedge.

With his bag not going under too many changes throughout the last few years, Max carries an M3 driver, Titleist GT3 Fairway Wood, M2 hybrid, a set of M2 irons, Callaway Jaws wedges and a TaylorMade Spider putter. And yes, Max is a bit of a self-proclaimed TaylorMade fan boy.

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