The summer golf season is fast approaching. We spent the winter months catching up on golf from remote, sunny places on TV. We’ve been working on some exercises at home or at the driving range that we want to incorporate into our game for golf days and club competitions. Or we played on cold and damp days, dreaming of hard fairways and smooth greens. But now it’s time to ditch those wool hats and winter gloves (fingers crossed!), relax your shoulders, and get golfing.
But for the start of summer, treat yourself to a new pair golf shoes? Let’s look good and feel good as our golf activity increases. At AMERICAN GOLF, we’ve selected some of the best golf shoes available from all leading brands. Read on and see which one meets all the requirements to get us ready for golf in summer 2023.
Top 10 golf shoes 2023
Men’s Under Armor Charged Phantom Shoes (£99.99):
Available sizes: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
With spikes or without spikes: WITHOUT spikes
Golf Under Armour has become a big player in the golf apparel market in the last decade, and their golf shoes certainly deserve our attention. In the same way that Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy have become synonymous with Nike, Jordan Spieth is Mr Under Armor and it’s easy to imagine him wearing boots like those at The Open at Royal Liverpool later this summer.
With a wide range of sizes, three great color options (white/blue/black) and a very good price, these shoes are on par with the other best golf shoes of 2023. The Charged Phantom is weatherproof and comfortable, and it’s hard for any golfer playing in the UK to go beyond those two.
New Balance 997 men’s waterproof shoes (£139.99):
Sizes available: 7.5, 8.5, 9.5, 10.5, 11.5
Barbed or thornless: barbed
A new balance has been making sportswear for over 100 years, but the US sportswear giants are newcomers to the golf shoe market. But they don’t cut corners as they deliver shoes that stand next to the best available.
Their shoes, like these 997 spiked golf shoes, are sold exclusively by American Golf. With the famous “N” logo on the side, they can be purchased in gray or white and green, and were it not for the spikes on the underside, they could easily be mistaken for a pair of everyday sneakers as they are highlighted with suede. Still, the microfiber leather upper offers 100% waterproof protection, while the outsole is made of a durable rubber compound for long-lasting performance.
Under Armor Medal RST men’s waterproof jacket (£84.99):
Available sizes: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Barbed or barbed: BARBED
Other Under Armor golf shoes and another one of the best golf shoes on the market. Customers raved about these shoes, with feedback ranging from good looks and comfort to great value for money, which is especially important in the current economic climate.
With four potential colors, we’re spoiled for choice depending on our preference for a light or dark golf shoe, while the carefully placed spikes provide better grip and stability for those of us golfers who want the assurance and confidence that a spiked shoe gives us. There’s also a molded midsole to absorb the pressure on your feet as you make your golf swing.
The Skechers GO GOLF Torque Victorious men’s waterproof shoes (£99.99):
Available sizes: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Barbed or thornless: barbed
sketches are known for making comfortable footwear and they don’t disappoint with these Torque Victorious boots. Having removable rubber spikes (cleats) allows for excellent grip in all conditions, and the latest insole technology should make you not get tired of walking in these shoes for hours. This fact has been highlighted by customers who have already purchased this item, with the comfort topped by compliments.
The navy blue and white colors with black accents make it look like a stylish shoe with the famous “S” nicely placed on the heel and stands out as one of the best golf shoes in 2023.
Available sizes: 7, 8, 9, 10
Barbed or thornless: barbed
When it comes to being best in class golf shoes, footjoys they are never far away. And their HyperFlex Carbon shoe is another worthy model in their production line of premium golf shoes.
At first glance, you can see the class and style of FootJoys in a pristine white color that looks fresh and modern (although they are also available in black). But when we turn the shoe inside out, we discover a truly unique feature with a carbon power plate that is housed in the design. This increases the stability of our feet and should allow us to generate more power without worrying about balance. If successful, it could be a huge advantage for our game. The only downside to these FootJoys is that they don’t come in larger sizes.
New Balance Men’s Fresh Foam Contend Waterproof without spikes (£124.99):
Sizes available: 7.5, 8.5, 9.5, 10.5, 11.5
With spikes or without spikes: WITHOUT spikes
Some call it “the best walking shoe” because the people at New Balance put all their knowledge into designing this golf shoe, one of the best golf shoes on the market.
There’s definitely an element of style to their design though, as it comes in three wacky color combinations; gray and charcoal, navy blue and red and white with blue and red trim because golfers not only want to feel comfortable, they want to make sure other people notice how well New Balance golf shoes Look! And because they don’t have spikes, they’re perfect for off-course use. The Fresh Foam midsole enhances the ultra-comfort feel inside the shoe, the durable rubber outsole provides long-lasting traction, and the combination of microfiber leather and performance mesh provides water resistance.
Available sizes: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
With spikes or without spikes: WITHOUT spikes
Another offering from FootJoy and another excellent choice as one of the best golf shoes around. The shoe has a distinct athletic profile as they went for a combination of performance and style. The outsole has increased stability to give us a stable grip on any surface, and the patented “Stability Bridge” bridge provides ideal metatarsal support while playing golf.
Given that these are studless shoes, you can wear them outside the golf course if you’re going for coffee or lunch. FootJoy golf shoes they are known for being one of the best golf shoes and still more like golf shoes than some of the other more athletic shoes. Mostly white, we can add a splash of color to our shoes with a navy blue heel, lime trim and outsole, or a striking pink and blue outsole.
Puma IGNITE ELEVATE men’s waterproof shoes (£109.99):
Available sizes: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
With spikes or without spikes: WITHOUT spikes
American star Rickie Fowler may not have won as many golf tournaments as many of his peers, but he has never been inferior to anyone in terms of style. And it’s easy to imagine this icon of golf style in this latest pair of Puma shoes.
The Ignite Elevate shoes tick many boxes as one of the best golf shoes of 2023. Available in a combination of white, black and silver or dark gray and two shades of blue, they are some of the best looking Puma golf shoes in the shop. It has great wearing comfort on and off the golf course, with enhanced durability and water resistance from a lightweight mesh upper. While the Ignite Foam midsole offers great comfort for four or five hours, we can keep these shoes on our feet.
Men’s Adidas ZG23 waterproof shoes (£159.99):
Available sizes: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Barbed or thornless: barbed
Adidas turtlenecks is an established brand in golf shoes, and their lineup as one of the best golf shoes for 2023 is based on lightweight performance. The upper of the boot is designed with a lightweight laminated synthetic material to reduce weight but still keep your feet dry. While six low-profile spikes give us the grip and stability we need to effortlessly complete a golf swing.
Mostly white shoes, the only color decision is to choose a blue, silver or orange trim around the legendary three stripes. Other golfers won’t have to guess which brand we’ve chosen, as German sports equipment manufacturers remain one of the leading brands in golf.
The New Balance Fresh Foam Pace SL BOA men’s waterproof shoes (£164.99):
Sizes available: 7.5, 8.5, 9.5, 10.5, 11.5
With spikes or without spikes: WITHOUT spikes
As a company, New Balance has a reputation for great walking shoes in general and has used that skill here to produce the Fresh Foam Pace SL BOA golf shoes. It looks like a walking shoe, and if nothing else, a round of golf is a great walk in beautiful surroundings!
Available in black or grey-orange, the shoe is designed to provide comfort, stability and grip as you walk on different types of terrain. Waterproof as expected, the standout feature of this design is the replacement of traditional laces with BOA laces more commonly found in walking boots. The three pressure points create a very precise fit that we can tighten simply by turning the pulley, so there’s no chance of our laces unraveling mid-lap.
ECCO Men’s S-3 Waterproof Trousers (£134.99)
Sizes available: 9
With spikes or without spikes: WITHOUT spikes
When we wear a good pair of golf shoes, we need two things. Comfort and confidence. We want to know that we will feel comfortable in them while playing golf, and we want to feel confident in them because they look good. With that in mind, there are absolutely no worries Ecco shoes because there were overwhelming reviews from golfers who bought them.
Lightweight materials provide durability and stability, GORE-TEX technology provides excellent water repellent and 100 traction rods provide maximum traction at 800 possible angles, proving that these studless shoes are just as durable as studded ones, helping us during the swing movement. Ecco is one of the premium golf shoe brands, and this model deserves to be called one of the best golf shoes of 2023.
about the author
Adam Lanigan – golf writer
Adam is a freelance news and sports journalist who has written for the BBC, The Sunday Post, The I, The Times, The Telegraph and others. He has been writing about golf for nearly two decades and has covered 13 Open Championships and two Ryder Cups. Adam not only golfs, but has been playing golf for as long as he can remember. He was a member of Northenden Golf Club for around 25 years until the arrival of his children and his last official handicap was 11, although his form varies from eight to 18 each day.
