Best Spikeless Golf Shoes 2026

If you started playing the game many years ago the idea of golf shoes without spikes would have seemed strange; after all weren’t the spikes the very feature that made them fit for purpose? But things change and now spikeless golf shoes are as commonplace as a pin-high approach shot from Scottie Scheffler.

While spiked shoes still deliver a little more grip and traction in general, when it comes to the best spikeless golf shoes they aren’t far behind, with some models even a match. On top of this they transition seamlessly to a pair of shoes that can be worn after the round is over. And it’s this versatility that has made them so popular, with numerous designs that look just at home in the clubhouse bar as they do striding the fairways.

To help you in your quest to find the right spikeless golf shoes for you we’ve tested numerous pairs over many rounds, reviewing them for comfort, performance and looks. From here we’ve selected our favourites and featured them below. If after reading this guide you’re still undecided about which shoes to buy, we also have comprehensive guides to both the most comfortable golf shoes, and the best waterproof golf shoes too.

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Best Spikeless Golf Shoes

Top pick

The Drive Pro Clone SL sees UA revisit its popular Drive Pro template, adding a new proprietary auxetic fabric into the mix. And it’s this new addition that is largely responsible for the shoes walking away with my Top Pick award.

If you’ve ever suffered from golf shoes that pinch or rub then the Drive Pro Clone SLs could be just what you’re after. The aforementioned upper material is remarkable stuff; while it looks and feels like leather it’s able to morph to the shape of your foot off the bat, expanding and shaping as you go. In practice this adaptive fit is superb, gripping your foot securely but with no discomfort whatsoever. It’s a sensation that’s unlike any other I’ve experienced and I can only urge you to try a pair on to see what the fuss is all about.

While the upper is a marked improvement on the previous model, UA has wisely kept the Swing Support System, which made the older Drive Pro such a confident performer. That means you get the comfy Hovr midsole technology and the Lockdown Lacing, though the latter has been refined and is more comfortable as a result.

The spikeless outsole too is largely unchanged, with the same TPU rubber nubs combining with firmer lugs from the lateral heel to the medial toe, where grip is most important. As before, it works well and successfully mimics the feeling of a spiked shoe.

Perhaps the only downside to the shoe is its lack of breathability. While the innovative upper is stylish, waterproof and supremely comfortable it doesn’t let the foot breath as well as some of its rivals.

• Read out full Under Armour Drive Pro Clone SL Shoe review

Most lightweight

A lighter shoe can result in less fatigue over the course of a round, and it’s a category that is now hotly contested. Our pick of the best lightweight spikeless golf shoes is the Adizero ZG.

Styled like one of the brand’s running shoes, it uses light, flexible and breathable materials to keep the weight down and comfort high. There’s plenty of targeted padding, with the moulded heel cushion a real standout; out on the course my feet felt secure when walking and swinging but without any restriction.

The updated outsole is evidence of just how far spikeless shoes have come on in recent years. Here you get grip and traction that’s comparable to a spiked shoe thanks to a series of aggressive lugs that provide bags of lateral grip throughout the swing. I tested the shoe in both dry and damp conditions and the traction was impressive regardless.

• Read our full Adidas Adizero ZG Golf Shoe Review
  

Best for wide feet

I was a big fan of the Ecco Biom C4, which was a good match for my wide feet and delivered plenty of support, stability and comfort. Fortunately the new C5 is just as impressive and even manages to bring some additional refinement to the overall package.

As mentioned the fit is supremely comfortable, allowing room for your toes to move but without ever feeling unstable. Ecco has again done a great job balancing comfort and stability, with the right amount of both meaning that you get all the cushioning you need when walking and all the support required when swinging away.

Both the general appearance and the technology present remain pretty similar, which is no bad thing. Visually it’s clean yet sporty and the quality of the materials is high across the shoe. The use of Gore-Tex Surround means that, unlike some shoes, you get all the benefits of a fully waterproof shoe with the upside of something more breathable; it really does make it a shoe that can handle a range of playing conditions.

The outsole however could perhaps have been an area where Ecco should have updated the design. As before you get a series of lugs that while are different in shape are all the same height, which does mean that you’re not getting any additional grip when required.

• Read our full Ecco Biom C5 golf shoe review

Best looking

Yes, looks are subjective but the Gallivan2r does possess a simple elegance that many of today’s golf shoes lack. That it manages to achieve this while also using plenty of modern tech makes it a real winner in my book.

Take the upper. The clean look is timeless but it’s made of TPU materials so it’s waterproof, breathable and a cinch to clean. Look inside the shoe and you get G/FORE’s clever dimpled outsole that gives your foot a welcome massage as you pound the fairways, as well as a 3D moulded and padded heel cup that delivers comfort and stability in equal measure.

As for the outsole, you get an integrated rubber cleat system that is solid rather than spectacular but still allows me to play without concern in a range of playing conditions. In short, if you like the G/FORE brand and want to find a shoe that blends its Gallivanter and its MG4+, then this is the shoe for you.

• Read our full G/FORE Gallivan2r Golf Shoe Review

Best for walking

If the Sun Day Red Presidio shoes had been around in the early 1900s it’s likely that the now familiar saying “golf is a good walk spoiled’ would have never found its way into our vernacular. They are so comfortable you'll quickly forget your bad shots, allowing you to enjoy the stroll along the fairways regardless.

Tiger’s foot issues have been well documented so perhaps he had a say in the use of the brand’s full length proprietary EVA midsole and foam heel? Regardless it’s a winning combination that’s instantly comfortable and remains so for the duration of the round. Add in the padded and breathable tongue and what’s called the External Heel Counter, and you get a shoe that’s as comfortable as it gets, without sacrificing the stability and support that’s needed in a golf shoe.

The outsole features multi-directional lugs that are in contact with the ground for the length of the shoe, rather than providing a focus on just the toe and the heel. It resulted in a solid amount of grip and one that’s on par with its rivals.

Aesthetically the Presidio is modern yet never looks overly technical, especially in the white and grey colourway. Its clean looks are enhanced by a material that’s waterproof, meaning you can wear this model across the seasons.

• Read our full Sun Day Red Presidio golf shoes review

Most comfortable

If out-and-out comfort is your priority, then we’d highly recommend Footjoy’s Quantum model. It’s billed as possessing ‘cloud-like comfort’ and after rigorously testing the shoe we’re inclined to agree.

It’s the brand’s SofFoam technology that’s used both in and around the heel that deserves much of the credit. It results in an impressively cushioned ride, and we enjoyed the benefits during the swing and walking between shots. We really did feel as though we were floating, with the generous midsole absorbing plenty of energy regardless of the terrain underfoot. The shoe’s comfort is further enhanced by the inclusion of an Ortholite Impression FitBed that moulds to your foot over time.

Perhaps the shoes only downside is the comparative lack of support, which can be an issue with softer shoes that place a premium on comfort.

• Read our full FootJoy Quantum Golf Shoe Review

Best support

Payntr Golf are one of the newer golf footwear brands but have made quite the impact over the last few years. We loved its Eighty Seven SC shoe so much it was awarded Golf Monthly’s best golf shoe of 2025. Thankfully this stylish spineless offering is just as good.

There’s plenty of technology here, all designed to deliver comfort and performance. It earns the title of 'best support' because of how well it performed from a range of different lies under foot. Whether you have a tricky shot with the ball way above or below your feet, or you're stuck with one of those awkward shots in which your balance is thrown off because of undulations under foot, we felt supported no matter what the course threw at us.

These are excellent options for players who walk a lot during rounds as opposed to riding in a cart - with the rebound you feel from both walking and during your swing being another highlight feature. Your foot locks closely but comfortably in place across the tongue area and the heel, giving that classic locked-in sensation you’d expect from a shoe of this type, while plenty of foam in the midsole and a 3D moulded footbed offer the comfort needed to walk 18 holes. These are brilliant shoes - the build quality is high, they're durable and are easy to pair with a range of colors. Although the price is on the high end of the scale, they're worth the investment.

• Read our full Payntr Match Day SC Golf Shoe Review

Best insole

G/FORE shoes are making quite the name for themselves due in no small part to the market-leading ribbed insole. It equates to a new standard in comfort, with the ribs massaging the sole of your foot as you walk. Given that you might be on your feet for five hours during a round, it’s something of a blessing.

But a golf shoe needs to be more than just a comfy insole and thankfully the MG4+ O2 is an impressively well-rounded offering. The modern stylings should have broad apparel but it’s the performance that left me impressed. The upper and TPU sole are waterproof and made for dry feet despite playing in some pretty wet conditions during the testing period.

The testing weather also allowed the shoe’s outsole to shine. It’s home to what the brand calls Heel-to-toe Sawtooth Traction, which in essence is a series of aggressive lugs that grips about as well as any spikeless shoe I’ve tested.

• Read our full G/FORE MG4+ O2 Golf Shoe Review

Best value

Golf shoes don’t have to cost the earth, and can still perform well despite their affordability. A case in point is the S2g SL model from Adidas. It’s one of the best budget golf shoes around and well suited to those who want a stylish, lightweight shoe that’s versatile enough to transition from the course to the bar, or wherever you happen to head after your round is over.

The shoe uses a blend of leather and synthetic materials on the upper to keep the weight down while still providing enough support and stability throughout the swing. Unsurprisingly the running shoe stylings make for a comfortable show to walk in, with the brand’s Lightstrike technology in play.

At this price point you might expect some drawbacks, and certainly the shoe isn’t as breathable as you might like. Similarly the outsole is pretty basic in its design and as a result doesn’t provide the kind of traction you’d likely require in wet and muddy conditions; that said this is a shoe that’s likely to be used for the summer months or indeed for trips to the driving range.

• Read our full adidas S2G SL Golf Shoe Review

How we test spikeless golf shoes

As with any product we test, we rely on a comprehensive approach that ensures all the models under review are put through their paces in a range of different conditions. Each of the shoes listed above personally used by a member of the Golf Monthly team and golf shoe testing is headed up by our Staff Writer Dan Parker.

We're always very thorough with our product testing and our shoe reviews are no different. Each shoe is testing across multiple rounds of golf across different courses and in different weather and underfoot conditions to get the best and fairest review possible.

Golf shoes often have a unique selling point, be that the traction on offer, comfort levels or waterproofing. We always make sure to test these aspects of the shoe to see if it really lives up to the hype that the brand claims it will. For comfortable sneaker-style shoes for example, I'll wear them both on and off the course to get a true idea of how comfort levels differ over time. If a shoe claims to be waterproof, I'll try and play in them when the rain comes down (which, here in England, is often..) or even pour some water on them from a tap or bottle to see if they really are combative to moisture.

We are very comprehensive in our tests to the point where we will regularly attend product launches and meet with the manufacturer’s R&D experts to understand the new technology.

It's worth us saying that we pride ourselves on our reviews because of the trust we have built up over well over a decade of reviewing the best golf clubs, bags, shoes and more here at Golf Monthly. The fact we know our readership values our informative, bias free reviews is something we appreciate and want to preserve for the future. This means no brand ever gets preferential treatment over another, nor can a manufacturer simply 'buy' a good review. Instead, our testers call it how they see it based on their extensive knowledge of the sport, the products and equipment that come with it as well as our commitment to delivering you informed buying advice.

What to consider when buying spikeless golf shoes

1. Spiked or spikeless

There are pros and cons to both spiked and spikeless models. We’ve tested both styles extensively and as a rule, spiked shoes do offer superior grip and stability. That said, spikeless technology is constantly improving and the difference between the two is reducing all the time - still if you’re after wet-weather, winter shoes, then we’d always suggest spikes.

Where spikeless excel is in their versatility and their comfort. Using sneaker technology makes many of them as comfortable as your favoured tennis or running shoe. The athletic shoe styling combined with the lack of spikes also means they can be worn off the course.

2. Comfort

Given that a round of golf takes hours rather than minutes, comfort is a vital component of any decent golf shoe. The best advice is to try on a few pairs, as comfort isn’t just about the mid and outsole design but also heel support, the materials used and the overall fit. Brands that offer a good range of sizes including half-sizes as well as different widths are advisable if you struggle with finding comfortable footwear.

3. Grip/Stability/Traction

The knock on spikeless golf shoes used to be the lack of grip, traction and stability. But as we said earlier, there have been huge improvements in recent years and we’d now happily recommend many models for all but the wettest of conditions. Again, given the variation of outsole design, if you can try on or better test a shoe then this is advisable.

4. Looks

This is entirely subjective and it will be different for everybody, but whatever your preference you obviously want to make sure you like the look of your golf shoes. We feel that there is a model above for all different types of fashion sense, especially as most shoes come in various color options and not just the ones shown above.

5. Waterproofing

Most golf shoes these days offer a degree of waterproof protection but some are better than others so, if you see yourself playing in the rain a lot, make sure you go for a fully waterproof option that also has good traction to avoid any slippage during your swing.

6. Sizes

As with sneakers, golf shoe sizing varies between brands and even models. There’s no substitute for trying on a number of pairs to get the right fit for you.

7. Price

The last factor to consider is price. With the models above we have tried to find shoes at all different price points so if you want a cheap model, you can get one. Or if you want to spend more, you can do that too. Importantly there is something for everyone.

While there are some fantastic spikeless golf shoes on the market, you should also check out some of our other guides on the best casual golf shoes, most breathable golf shoes, and our guide to the best budget golf shoes.

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