<p>There are a few things to consider when shopping for the right pair of <a href=”https://www.esquire.com/style/mens-fashion/g43980244/best-golf-pants/” target=”_blank”>golf </a>shoes. Depending on your <a href=”https://www.esquire.com/style/mens-fashion/g44076122/best-golf-shorts/” target=”_blank”>game style</a>, your tendency to ride or walk, or your interest in being able to waltz off the course in your golf shoes and into the clubhouse without tearing up the carpet, there’s probably a few key features that will guide your choice.<br></p><p>The most overarching decision will be between spiked or spikeless golf shoes, but we recommend the avid golfer invest in a pair of both. Modern spikeless golf shoes not only provide<a href=”https://www.esquire.com/style/mens-fashion/g46039252/best-arch-support-shoes/” target=”_blank”> adequate grip </a>to get through a round, but they’re also easier on your feet and legs if you’re someone who prefers to walk rather than ride in a cart. You also want to consider what material each shoe is made of. If you’re the type of guy who has some sweaty dogs, you’ll want to gravitate towards <a href=”https://www.esquire.com/style/mens-fashion/g46768959/best-on-cloud-shoes-for-walking/” target=”_blank”>either a knit or mesh style</a> that allows them room to breathe. But if you’re more concerned about knocks and scrapes, a leather style is more suited for you. But luckily, on this list, we have a little bit of everything, so you can finally upgrade your outdated shoes.</p>”/>
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Best Cap-Toe Golf Shoes
FootJoy Tarlow Golf Shoes
Best Cap-Toe Golf Shoes
FootJoy Tarlow Golf Shoes
Pros
Soft calfskin leather
Custom in-shoe technology
Cons
Bold look might be too much for some
Footjoy’s Tarlow harkens back to the golden age of golf dressin’. With a healthy dose of brogueing and croc, you’d almost expect to see metal spikes on these, but FJ has modernized them for performance while maintaining as classic a look as they come.
Sizes
7-15
Materials
Soft-Grain Leather
Colors
4
best white golf shoes
Adidas Tour360 24 Boost Golf Shoes
best white golf shoes
Adidas Tour360 24 Boost Golf Shoes
Adidas’ flagship golf shoe is back and better than ever for 24, with new tech, an added boost in the heel, and everything you need for on-course performance.
Sizes
7-15
Materials
Waterproof Leather
Colors
4
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Best Spikeless Golf Shoes
Adidas CodeChaos 22 Shoes
Best Spikeless Golf Shoes
Adidas CodeChaos 22 Shoes
Pros
Extremely Comfortable
Balanced
Cons
More sporty than suave
No matter the person, their handicap, whether they walk or ride, if we had to recommend one golf shoe it’d be adidas’ Codechaos.
Sizes
7-15
Materials
Mesh, Rubber
Colors
3
Best Jordan Golf Shoes
Nike Air Jordan 1 Low G
Best Jordan Golf Shoes
Nike Air Jordan 1 Low G
Now 29% Off
Pros
Easy, low profile
Goes with anything
Cons
Less grip than softspikes
Less ankle support than AJ1 High
The low-top option of the sneaker silhouette that launched an entire culture, with a little extra grippage for fairways and tee boxes. These golf shoes will 1. Make any golfer feel cool 2. Look good with any outfit and 3. Distract from how much work your swing needs.
Sizes
3.5-16
Materials
Leather
Colors
3
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Best Golf Shoes For Playing in the Rain
FootJoy Stormwalker XT Shoes
Best Golf Shoes For Playing in the Rain
FootJoy Stormwalker XT Shoes
The freaking Darth Vader of golf shoes. Grab these in addition to whatever everyday golf shoe you’re buying, and tell rainy days on the course “I Am Your Father.”
Sizes
7-15
Materials
Waterproof Leather
Colors
Black
Best GORE-TEX Golf Shoes
Ecco H4 Golf Shoes
Best GORE-TEX Golf Shoes
Ecco H4 Golf Shoes
Now 25% Off
Pros
Gore-Tex waterproof protection
Removable Ortholite inlay sole
MTN grip outsoles
Cons
More function than fashion
Matching ECCO’s prowess in hiking boots is its golf shoes. Indeed, the brand definitely delivers on durability all terrains. Just take a look at the BIOM H4, which features the ECCO MTN GRIP outsole and an upper made of GORE-TEX waterproof technology.
Sizes
8-14
Materials
Waterproof Leather
Colors
5
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Best Golf Shoe Collab of All Time
Eastside Golf x Jordan Retro High Golf Shoes
Best Golf Shoe Collab of All Time
Eastside Golf x Jordan Retro High Golf Shoes
Pros
All the comfort of an AJ1
Golf-ready grip
Cons
Less grip than softspikes
Last year saw more collaborations in golf and menswear than ever before, and the best of them all was Eastside Golf’s collaboration with Jordan on their Out of the Mud collection. Eastside’s iteration of the greatest sneaker ever ranks highly in our minds among the best AJ1 High collabs—golf or not—of all time.
Sizes
3.5-18
Materials
Leather
Colors
Orange, White
Best Golf Shoes to Wear All the Time
Adidas Samba Golf Shoes
Best Golf Shoes to Wear All the Time
Adidas Samba Golf Shoes
Pros
Wears like a sneaker
Versatile look
Cons
Less grip than softspikes
The favorite adidas sneaker of Cool Guys everywhere, the Samba was recently re-fit for golf, and the brand with the three stripes’ latest colorway is so subtle and wearable it might be its best iteration yet.
Sizes
4-14
Materials
Leather, Suede
Colors
21
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Best Golf Shoes For Walking an Extra Nine
Adidas Ultraboost Spikeless Golf Shoes
Best Golf Shoes For Walking an Extra Nine
Adidas Ultraboost Spikeless Golf Shoes
Pros
Lightweight
Easy on the turf
Cons
Limited colorways
Adidas has got into a pretty wonderful habit of golf-ifying its most iconic silhouettes, and the latest to get the links treatment (spikeless, in this case) is the Ultraboost. The brand with the three stripes delivered its beloved bouncy shoe in three colorways for this iteration—our pick is the monochromatic Silver Pebble.
Sizes
4-15
Materials
Knit, Leather
Colors
3
Best Mid-Cut Golf Shoes
Adidas S2G Golf Shoes
Best Mid-Cut Golf Shoes
Adidas S2G Golf Shoes
Pros
Rain-ready
Durable
Cons
Not great for warm weather
For stormy and/or cold days on the course, Adidas makes a boot-like golf shoe that’s no match for casual water.
Sizes
5-11
Materials
Textile, Film
Colors
3
Softest Golf Shoes
Adidas Tour360 XT Shoes
Softest Golf Shoes
Adidas Tour360 XT Shoes
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Pros
Primeknit upper wraps
X-Traxion lugs
Responsive boost midsole
Cons
Harder to slip into than they look
Adidas’ Primeknit series features its proprietary waterproof material, which is specially designed to enhance movement and provide cushioning for hours upon hours of play. And to make sure you have firm grip on the terrain: X-Traxion lugs.
Sizes
7-15
Materials
Rubber
Colors
3
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Best Golf Shoe for Sneakerheads
Nike Air Max 90 G Shoes
Best Golf Shoe for Sneakerheads
Nike Air Max 90 G Shoes
Pros
Nearly identical to Air Max 1 OG
Cons
Less traction than other brands
About as classic as it gets in terms of a classic sneaker silhouette golf-ified. There’s not much difference here between the original and golf versions, making it a great course-to-function option.
Sizes
3.5-16
Materials
Mesh, Rubber
Colors
3
Best Golf Shoes for Tiger Fans
Nike Tiger Woods ’13 Golf Shoes
Best Golf Shoes for Tiger Fans
Nike Tiger Woods ’13 Golf Shoes
Now 37% Off
Pros
Excellent support
Pro-level stability
Cons
If you’re not a Tiger fan, maybe these aren’t for you
The greatest golfer to ever live wouldn’t put his name on a shoe that doesn’t work and look good. Show up in these and give your playing partners the first-tee jitters
Sizes
7-14
Materials
Rubber
Colors
2
Best New Balance Golf Shoes
New Balance Fresh Foam Contend Shoes
Best New Balance Golf Shoes
New Balance Fresh Foam Contend Shoes
Pros
Fresh foam midsole
Cush+ insole
Cons
Would be great if the brand made a 990 golf shoe
A sportier option from the lifestyle shoe gods, in a colorway that’s tailor-made for golf season and a cushioning system that’ll have you suggesting you play an extra nine.