The right pair of summer golf shoes can truly make or break your game. That may sound dramatic, but, as a golfer, you’re on your feet for long periods of time. So when your feet are comfortable and supported, it can contribute to a better performance and more enjoyable play all round.
To get you laced up for the lighter months, we outline key features to consider when choosing fairway footwear. From FootJoy to Under Armour, we also share our favourite summer golf shoes for the upcoming season.
What to look for in summer golf shoes
When searching for the best summer golf shoes, there are several key features to consider:
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Total breathability: The best summer golf shoes are breathable, providing plenty of heat and moisture to be released and keep your feet cool during those warm rounds. If you’re feeling your feet slip inside sweaty shoes, you likely need more suitable footwear. Look for high-quality materials, such as full-grain leather, mesh, or perforated materials that allow air circulation and prevent discomfort.
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Optimum comfort: Staying comfy is a priority on the course, especially on milder days when you want to spend longer savouring the game and outdoors. Make sure your summer golf shoes aren’t too tight or loose, and have adequate padding and support (particularly in the insole and midsole) to walk and swing with ease.
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Lightweight construction: For increased agility and breezy longer rounds, definitely opt for lightweight summer golf shoes. Spikeless footwear is best for this, since they don’t have cleats or inserts that add weight, are closer to a pair of trainers, and are gentler on putting greens.
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Superior stability: Drier conditions definitely lessen the need for high traction, but golf shoes with strong stability will ensure your swings and walks on varying terrains are always solid. Look for summer golf shoes with outsoles designed to provide grip without compromising flexibility.
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A style you love: While picking winter golf shoes is more closely shaped by harder working functionalities, you have a little more freedom to pick styles and colours to your taste in fairer months. That doesn’t mean that practical elements should be overlooked, but you can definitely be more flexible with fashion choices in the summer.
The best summer golf shoes for 2024
For spikeless traction: Under Armour
Worn by tour pro Jordan Spieth, Under Armour’s footwear brings together the best of fit and feel from tee to green. This year, it’s all about spike-like grip with spikeless comfort, and you’ll find all of that in the HOVR Fade 2 SL spikeless golf shoes. These lightweight summer golf shoes deliver a more flexy feel without compromising traction, with antimicrobial Ortholite™️ sockliners for underfoot breathability in warmer weather.
For complete control: FootJoy
The number one shoe at every tournament on the PGA Tour since 1945, FootJoy has a fine selection of summer offerings that can be fitted to your exact measurements. For men’s summer golf shoes with a rounded toe, FootJoy ProLite Mens Spikeless Golf Shoes give soft and supple comfort with exceptional stability and superior traction. If you want even more stability, FootJoy Pro SLX Mens Spikeless Golf Shoes deliver medial and lateral support for maximum control when you power through your swing. For women, FootJoy Flex ladies summer golf shoes are lightweight and cushioned for all-day comfort and enhanced stability.
For sleek summer style: Skechers
Classic women’s and men’s summer golf shoes, Skechers are iconic when it comes to blending golfing performance with running shoe aesthetics. This season, we’d recommend the Skechers Go Golf Max 3: ladies summer golf shoes with protective hotmelt overlays, removable Arch Fit® insole, lightweight ULTRA FLIGHT® cushioning, and spikeless outsoles. Men looking to keep their game grounded can’t go wrong with Skechers Go Golf Pivot Mens spikeless golf shoe, with ultra-lightweight, responsive ULTRA GO foam cushioning for hot afternoons on the course.
For running shoe style: adidas
Always a top choice for summer golf shoes: adidas is the go-to brand for golf days starting on the course and ending with afternoon catch-up drinks. With bounce cushioning, step-in comfort, and solid grip, the adidas golf S2G spikeless leather 23 golf shoes are the perfect all-rounder this season. For a light yet ultra-supported feel underfoot, the adidas Golf Tour360 Mens Golf Shoes are built with Lightstrike cushioning and JET BOOST in the heel to energise every step.
For full breathability: ECCO
Effortlessly blending on-the-course performance with off-the-course summer style, ECCO boasts some of the best summer golf shoes for the season ahead. With breathable leather and leading GORE-TEX technology, Ecco M Golf Biom C4 GORE-TEX Mens Spikeless Golf Shoes provide groundbreaking comfort, stability, and flexibility for warmer games. Meanwhile, Ecco M Golf LT1 Mens Spikeless Golf Shoes are built with ultra-light, state-of-the-art foam that gives a game-changing rebound as you play.
Whether you’re a golfing newbie or a seasoned pro, the benefits of investing in high-quality summer golf shoes cannot be underestimated. By considering key warm-weather features, true-to-you style, and footwear that suits your needs and budget, you can take your game to the next level… and look great doing it.
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