Best Golf Shoes For Walking 2026
We highlight some of the best golf shoes for walking on the market right now
Unless you're riding a cart, a round of golf requires plenty of walking in between shots, making your choice of footwear an important consideration. The best golf shoes for walking are the ideal companion to one of the best carry bags, allowing for a fully immersive yet comfortable experience as you plot your way around the course.
Comfort is typically acquired through a blend of fit, cushioning and breathability, and given that you could be walking as much as five or six miles it’s important to find the right combination for you. But the best golf shoes for walking need to be more than just that. They’re also required to help you when playing the game, providing stability and grip throughout the swing, with spineless and spiked options available depending on your preference.
Unsurprisingly, the choice is vast. Fortunately we’ve tested numerous pairs of shoes and have selected our favorites for walking here with the view to help you find the best best golf shoes for your feet and your game.
Best Golf Shoes For Walking
The Quick List
The casual aesthetic looks great with comfort to match, and while the won't offer as much grip as a spiked model the stability is still worth noting.
A five star golf shoe, the Quantum is one of the most comfortable on the market, with there being no aches or pains no matter how long we wore these shoes for.
A class-leading golf shoe that utilises a unique upper material to provide an adaptive fit suitable for any foot shape and any golfer; It's a fit and a sensation like no other.
Comfort is key to a good golf shoe for walking and we don't think there is a more comfortable spiked golf shoe than the MG4+ O2 shoes. They provide a wonderful walking experience thanks to the unique insole.
One of the top spikeless shoes of 2025, the new outsole design on the Adizero ZG shoes ensure exceptional traction whilst keeping the weight at a minimum to ensure less leg and foot fatigue as you walk.
The combination of a perfect fit, excellent breathability, luxurious materials, and high levels of performance has resulted in a spikeless golf shoe that all golfers will enjoy.
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Those with flat feet will love the support on offer from Sketchers' Go Golf Prestige golf shoes. The Arch Fit and Slip-In technology are as good as ever while the styling and execution of this shoe will appeal to a wider range of golfers than ever before.
A shoe built for the golf course, driving range and everywhere in between, the S2G SL provides excellent value for money and a stylish design.
One of, if not the best golf shoe Puma have ever made. The simplistic design is a beautiful one whilst the shoes themselves aren't just pretty, they're also high-performing and excellent value for money.
Top pick
When it comes to the top pick I’ve given the nod to Sun Day Red’s Presidio thanks to its blend of sublime comfort and refined yet modern aesthetics.
It’s probably no surprise that my favourite golf shoes for walking have a distinct sneaker-like vibe to them. In the white and grey finish they look like a combination of a running shoe and a tennis shoes, with a little golf thrown in there for good measure of course. There are more colorful options available, but whichever you opt for you’re getting a shoe that delivers its tech subtly rather than shouting about it.
The Presidio was comfortable straight out the box thanks to the full length proprietary EVA midsole and foam heel. The tongue is nicely padded and features a mesh fabric for breathability.
During the swing the External Heel Counter did a superb job of keeping my heel locked in and stable, while the outsole is in contact with the ground for its entire length, which really helps with stability; often shoes focus on the front and heel of the shoes but neglect the mid-foot area.
While a spikeless shoe can never quite match the grip of a spiked offering, the Presidio uses a multi-directional lug placement which results in decent grip across a range of playing conditions.
Despite its sneaker-esque appearance, the shoe is 100% waterproof, which adds to their versatility and makes them a viable option across the seasons.
- Read our full Sun Day Red Presidio Golf Shoe review
Most comfortable
In a guide to the best golf shoes for walking, the title of ‘most comfortable’ carries some serious weight. I’ve given this prestigious award to the FootJoy Quantum due to its superior cushioning that makes it a pleasure to wear for the entirety of a round.
FootJoy uses its SofFoam technology in the heel, which helps to make the brand’s ‘Cloud like Comfort’ claim a reality; walking the course the shoe delivers bags of absorption that help to protect the feet throughout the round.The upper plays its role, too, with a soft, pliable material that was comfortable out the box.
There is a flipside to the Quantum’s class-leading comfort however. This isn’t the most stable shoe around, with all that cushioning meaning that there is some ‘give’ when swinging. That said, the spineless outsole provided enough grip in wet and dry conditions, but is still versatile enough if you wanted to wear the shoes off the course as well.
- Read our full FootJoy Quantum Golf Shoe Review
Best spiked
Under Armor’s new Drive Pro Clone seeks to improve on the original Drive Pro by refining the shoe’s appearance and performance with the additions of some new innovative materials.
The upper uses a proprietary auxetic fabric, which is designed to expand and contract as your move as well as shaping itself to your foot. It’s an impressive material. It looks and feels like leather, which gives the Drive Pro Clone an interesting blend of the traditional with the modern. On the foot, it feels sublime. No pinching or rubbing as the material shapes to your foot, delivering plenty of comfort but also support. During the swing I could feel the shoe holding my foot in place.
The material is fully waterproof, which means that it’s not the most breathable around. This is often the case with shoes designed to combat wet conditions, but it’s something to consider if you plan on using the Drive Pro Clone in the warmer months.
The shoe uses UA’s Swing Support System, which made the original model such a high performer. The outsole uses nine spikes, with four S3 spikes and five Soft Spikes Tour Flex Pro spikes. It adds up to one of the best spiked outsoles I’ve tested, with bags of traction. As a result you’re not getting the softest shoe but it is an improvement on the old Drive Pro in that regard.
- Read our full Under Armour Drive Pro Clone Review
Best insole
A well-designed insole plays a significant role in delivering 18-hole comfort and G/FORE has nailed it with its MG4+ O2 shoe.
I’ll be the first to say that initially it feels a little odd due to the rather unique ribbed pattern. However, once you start walking the design really starts to make sense. In essence the insole massages the sole of your foot; you can stimulate this sensation further by wiggling your toes at any point during the round! If you typically suffer from sore feet while playing then it’s certainly a shoe that’s worth exploring.
The grip comes from the 10 spikes added to the outsole and also help provide fantastic levels of traction through your swing. We tested these shoes in both wet and dry conditions and the level of grip was the same throughout. Not only is this one of the comfiest shoes on the market, I'd also throw it into the conversation for one of the best spiked golf shoes as well.
- Read our full G/FORE MG4+ O2 G/Lock Golf Shoe Review
Best for wide feet
The C5 is the sequel shoe to the excellent Ecco Biom C4. Like the older version its star performers are fit and comfort but this time around their act is even more refined.
As with the C4 Ecco has found the ideal balance between softness and stability; this is a golf shoe after all and here you’re getting the firmness you need when swinging the club with the underfoot comfort for when you’re walking between shots. I’d say the C5 delivers a tad more support in the heel, which is particularly noticeable when swinging hard. The shape is a great fit for those with wider feet, too.
The appearance of the shoe hasn't changed a great deal and for me that’s a good thing. Again Ecco have struck the right balance between a traditional looking shoes and something more sporty. As for the tech, it utilises Gore-Tex Surround, which means it’s both waterproof and breathable. You also get Ecco’s exhaust grid scoops, which are holes that sit between the mid and outsole, which effectively move fresh air to the underside of your foot. Combined you're getting class-leading breathability for a waterproof shoe.
The spikeless outsole features lugs of differing shapes but not depth; this is something of an oversight in my opinion as there isn;t going to be a taller ug to dig in and save you if you slip. Alongside the high price tag, it’s the only downside to what is otherwise a truly excellent golf shoe for walking.
- Read our full Ecco Biom C5 Golf Shoe review
Best outsole
If you’re searching for a comfortable spineless golf shoe that can provide the same levels of grip and traction that a spiked shoe offers, then the AdiZero ZG is worthy of your consideration.
While it’s a bold claim to say that any spikeless shoe can go toe-to-toe with a spiked model, the ZG can at least stand its ground. The lugs that sit on the perimeter of the outsole are of the more aggressive variety and assist greatly when it comes to lateral grip. That it does so across a range of playing conditions is even more impressive.
Of course this is a guide to the best golf shoes for walking so the ZG needs to offer more than just superior grip. And it does. It benefits from a lightweight upper and a moulded heel cushion that both aid comfort and help reduce fatigue. The heel also does a great job of locking your foot in place, allowing you to swing hard and still keep the foot stable.
- Read our full Adidas Adizero ZG Golf Shoe Review
Best arch support
If you’re a golfer with flat feet then finding a shoe with adequate arch support can be a challenge. The Prestige model from Sketchers excels in this area, using the brand’s Arch Fit system which gently lifts the arch of your foot upwards to help reduce foot fatigue and overall aches and pains. It combines this with its patented ‘slip in’ technology that Matt Fitzpatrick waxes lyrical on in his ad campaigns for the brand, as well as a heel pillow that is designed to add comfort in this area.
Out on the course it all works. The heel is among the softest I’ve experienced and as yet I’m blister free. The Arch Fit does just as it promises, supporting weak arches over the course of a round with great success.
The Prestige manages to pack all this comfort-inducing tech into a shoe with a pretty classical appearance. It makes it a shoe that’s easy to match with a range of golfing attire; if Sketchers did away with the writing on the heel you'd have a timeless shoe that even the most ardent of traditionalists would approve of.
All told, it adds up to one of the best Skechers golf shoes I’ve tested, combining the brand’s keen pricing with some outstanding design elements.
- Read our full Skechers Go Golf Prestige Golf Shoe Review
Best value
For those of you who prefer something far more modern in appearance, the S2G from Adidas should be right up your alley.
Falling back on the brand’s athletic heritage, it uses a running shoe design to create a golf shoe that can work both on and off the golf course. Visually if you're a fan of the three stripes then there’s plenty to like here; it’s a shoe that can transition easily to driving range sessions that end with a drink at the bar.
Like the majority of spikeless golf shoes there is a little compromise to be had when it comes to grip and traction across a range of playing conditions. Given the shoe’s appearance and its outsole we’d suggest this is a better fit for the warmer months than it is for damp and muddy turf that you typically get during the winter. That said, Adidas do offer a spiked model.
As you might expect for a shoe that looks like it could do a few laps of the nearest running track, it proves to be a comfortable companion out on the course, and one that’s well-suited to wider feet. Add in the appealing price tag and you have an effective, modern golf shoe for walking that is a great fit for dry and firm conditions.
- Read our full Adidas S2G SL Golf Shoe Review
Best looking
While looks are subjective, it’s hard to argue with a classically styled golf shoe such as the Puma Royale. Utilizing a timeless design, with no visible logos, it’s a great fit for a range of golf outfits; they share the same clean aesthetics of the FootJoy Premiere or the Sun Day Red Cypress Pioneer but manage to deliver the good looks for a fraction of the price.
The upper is full-grain leather, which not only adds to the premium look and feel but also means they are durable, too. Puma matches this reliable and comfortable upper with a ProFoam midsole that does a great job of cushioning the foot over the course of a long round. It’s finished off with Flexsole outsole that impressed us with the grip and general stability it delivered.
- Read our full Puma Royale Golf Shoe Review
How we test golf shoes
At Golf Monthly we pride ourselves with our reviews process thanks to the trust we've built with our readership over years of reviewing the best (and worst) golf equipment. Whether it's the best golf shoes, the best golf drivers or the best golf bags, our ideology remains the same - deliver the most informative, bias-free buying advice for our readers. This can only be achieved through thorough testing of each product.
Due to the fact we review so many products, our testing team are often out on the golf course - which requires them to be wearing golf shoes! As a result, each shoe in this guide gets testing across multiple days and rounds as well as different golf courses as we really put them through their paces. It's not a case of simply sliding them on for a quick nine holes in the evening and judging them after that, but rather we see how the shoe performs over a longer period of time to get a better understanding of how it actually performs. In both play and practice, we evaluate them for quality of the materials and the construction, the stability and grip they offer, the degree of waterproofing, and vitally for a guide to the best golf shoes for walking, the level of comfort they deliver.
Dan Parker on course testing the Ecco LT1 golf shoe
We also know each unique selling point of each shoe, be that grip, comfort, waterproofing etc. We then really focus on this during testing - for example if a shoe sells itself as waterproof we will head out in wet conditions to test it out or, alternatively, pour water over the shoe and then feel the inside to see if it has remained dry.
Our final pledge to you is that all of our reviews are impartial and free from bias. No brand ever gets preferential treatment over another and no manufacturer can 'buy' a positive review. We simply call it how we see it - we always have and we always will.
How to choose golf shoes
1. Comfort
A golf shoe needs to be comfortable but this can be delivered in different ways. Consider the materials used, as well as the technology on offer. Some shoes grip the foot more than others. Others feel firmer underfoot. Try on a few pairs and see what works best for you.
2. Grip/Stability/Traction
A golf swing works from the ground up and if you don’t have sufficient grip, stability and traction, your results will suffer. We’ve all slipped while swinging the club and it’s not a pleasant feeling, typically leading to a less-than-ideal contact. A shoe that lacks stability can also cause discomfort and even injury overtime. You’ll need to choose between spikes or spikeless - if you’re looking for a wet-weather option we’d also suggest checking out our guide to the best winter golf shoes.
3. Looks
As mentioned already in this buying guide - look good, feel good, play good. It's not just a cliche either, if you feel good on the course then you're putting yourself in the best position to succeed. If you want a traditional design then something like the FootJoy Pro/SL will work well, whereas if you want to stand out a bit more, the adidas Codechaos is something to consider. There are plenty of options out there now, with high top golf shoes, golf sneakers and golf boots all to choose from - check out our buying guides for more.
4. Waterproofing
Most of the models featured in this guide are waterproof. If you’re looking for a pair that can be used year-round it’s a vital ingredient. After all, wet feet after just a few holes makes for a pretty miserable experience. We’d also recommend checking out specific brands that have long waterproof warranties.
5. Budget
Be aware of how much you want to spend because there is a model above for people at different price points. Shoes typically price above $100 these days, but we have our buying guide for the best golf shoes under $100 for those looking for a bargain.
FAQs
Are golf shoes okay for walking?
Yes definitely. Modern golf shoes are designed to be as comfortable and supportive across 18 holes of golf. Most golfers will cover anywhere from 3 to 6 miles playing a game of golf, so pretty much all golf shoes will be suitable for other walks too.
What are the most comfortable golf shoes made from?
The most comfortable golf shoes are often made with soft, full-grain leather uppers and come with plenty of support and padding in the midsole. Our guide on the most comfortable golf shoes goes into more depth on the most comfortable golf shoes currently on the market.
What's the difference between a winter and a summer golf shoe?
Most golf shoes are made to be used all-year-round, but we do find that there are some shoes that are more suited to winter or summer golf. Depending on the climate and temperatures you regularly play in your buying preference will lean to one of these categories. Winter golf shoes tend to be more suitable for wet, muddy conditions, featuring spikes, waterproof designs and are generally a little more robust than summer shoes. Dissimilarly, shoes that are better for summer golf will tend to be a bit lighter, offer better breathability and ventilation and lastly will not generally feature spiked soles.
