Most Comfortable Golf Shoes For Women 2024

There's nothing quite like slipping into a comfortable pair of golf shoes, especially when they just feel great straight out of the box. Until recently, women's golf shoes lagged behind men's in comfort and design by simply failing to cater to the unique needs of female feet.

So what are we looking for? It's essential to have comfort that provides lasting support and stability for 18 holes and also prevents bunions, blisters and rubbing. In the past designers have merely manufactured a 'female version' of the most comfortable golf shoe on the men's market. 

WATCH: Alison Root tests over 15 pairs of the best golf shoes to crown her 2024 winner!

We're looking for a thoughtful design to suit the shape and style of women's feet in a range of width options. We've carefully considered these factors and handpicked what we think are some of the most comfortable women's golf shoes available on the market today. Additionally check out our guide on the best women's golf shoes as well.

The Quick List

Most Comfortable Golf Shoes For Women

Best spiked

With the Tour 360's esteemed reputation, we were excited to get our hands on the latest iteration of this adidas women's golf shoe. 

In terms of comfort, the shoe is cushioned with a combination of adidas’ technologies Lightstrike, that’s used in the forefoot, and Jet Boost in the heel. The end result is a incredibly comfortable, secure shoe with a footbed that stayed soft and spongy over 18 holes. Our tester was advised to try a size up from their usual size and found the shoe fitted great—something worth considering if you're serious about investing in a pair.

The Tour 360 24 is available in two colorways for women: cloud white/silver metallic or white/core black/green spark. We tested the latter and while we found it's aesthetic distinct from shoes like Duca del Cosma’s Alesi, or Puma’s Fusion Crush Sport, we're fans of the modern, cutting-edge design. Another unique feature is what adidas calls a Torsion Bridge, and in this case it’s the green spark color that sits across the mid-foot and forefoot.  

Overall the Tour360 24 is an excellent, high-quality golf shoe that delivers excellent comfort and could easily be styled with some of the best women's golf clothes

• Read our full Adidas Tour360 24 Women's Golf Shoe Review

Most sophisticated

Duca del Cosma's Sabina is one of two new women's models that form part of their tour-level pro spike collection.

The shoe fits true to size and instantly hugs the foot but with ample space for the toes to breathe. While the shoe's compact fit feels very secure and sturdy it felt surprisingly lightweight over 18 holes. The Sabina features breathable ARNEFLEX memory foam inserts with recycled cork so it gradually moulds to your feet over time. But there's more...

There's an Airplay 6 outsole and an EVA midsole for lightweight, durable shock absorption for when you're playing on harder ground. Plus, there's also a TPU outsole with toe bumper protection during the downswing. According to Duca Del Cosma, the Sabina is a medium/wide fitting shoe, so if your feet on the skinnier side these may not be for you. 

You may be familiar with the Italian brand’s extensive range of fashion-led shoes in different designs and colors, like Alesi or Olivera. The Sabina is a low-profile brogue-style shoe in plain white—making it easy to style with the best ladies golf pants and best women's golf shirts. 

• Read our full Duca del Cosma Sabina Golf Shoe Review

Best spikeless

The Women's LT1 is another fantastic model from the brand and definitely one of the best Ecco shoes on the market right now.

In testing, we found the LT1's fitted brilliantly and felt comfortable and supportive straight out of the box. This is likely to do with the Ecco Lytr technology; an advanced bounce and rebound foam that's embedded into the sole via its Fluidform technology. This delivers versatile comfort that works both on and off the course. There's also the OrthoLite insole which is removable so you can replace them with your own custom insoles—a great feature for women with tricky feet.

The shoes are slick and stylish but not too 'loud' in their appearance. The LT1’s are available in three colors all of a light variety; white with a clear sole, white with a bubble pink sole and a matcha green with a gum sole—plenty of options to style with some of the best women's golf clothes. 

• Read our full Ecco Women's LT1 Golf Shoe Review 

Most versatile

The MG4x2 features the same triple density foam cushioning footbed as the G.112 and it delivered the same incredible comfort, right out of the box. Our tester had no new shoe blisters or any rubbing issues, thanks to the responsive EVA midsole with Auxetic sidewalling. That said, we did find the shoes got a little tight around the feet towards the end of the day but to be fair we did read afterwards that a size up is recommended.

We tested these just after it had stopped raining and the shoes remained unaffected and unstained. This is thanks to the water and stain resistant upper which is fused with an internal waterproof lining. Compared to the G.112, the MG4x2 is a relatively 'normal' golf shoe in terms of aesthetic—the light blue colorway can easily be worn both on and off the course so the versatility is a huge plus point here.

• Read our full G/FORE Ladies MG4x2 Golf Shoe Review

Best value

We're fans of FootJoy's Flex range at Golf Monthly and these newer models didn't disappoint... 

At first glance, you might mistake these for running shoes. That's probably because of the performance mesh exterior. Clearly, these are a sporty and modern trainer style golf shoe and casual onlookers will also be surprised to learn that these are spikeless golf shoes. You could easily get away with wearing these both on and off the course but how did they perform in testing?

In testing, we found that EVA midsole delivered some excellent bounce in the stride, making these a potential contenders for our best golf shoes for walking guide. They're very easy to put on and comfort and support is provided by the lined heels that really help to clinch your feet and keep them in place. At under $100, FootJoy Flex 2024 fit into the category of best budget golf shoes. These shoes offer incredible value and we would even recommend them for so many other sporting activities other than just for golf.

• Read our full FootJoy Flex 2024 Women's Golf Shoe review

Easiest to put on

As the name suggests, the Skechers Go Golf Elite 5 Slip are a hands-free pair of women's spikeless golf shoes that you can literally slip into using the heel pillow, and then easily achieve a precise fit by using the adjustable dial closure. 

As with the Go Golf Max 3, these shoes are podiatrist-designed with 20 years of data and 120,000 unweighted foot scans. We'd recommend these for women with high arches need of foot support and ease of wear. The BOA also dial allows for easy adjustment to the fit without the hassle of laces.

We liked the colorways, particularly the hot pink which were eye-catching and a change from the standard Skecher's color combinations. These shoes do come up slightly wide, so this is worth considering if you have skinny or more narrow feet.

• Read our full Skechers Go Golf Elite 5 Slip In Ladies Golf Shoe

How we test

When it comes to testing golf shoes, especially for comfort, Golf Monthly has a strong testing procedure that revolves around putting them to the test over a number of rounds and in a variety of different conditions. Our female staff will often play multiple rounds in one day in the same shoe to ensure we are covering all grounds on giving advice on the most comfortable women’s golf shoes.

By the likes of Golf Monthly’s Women’s Golf Editor Alison Root doing this, our female staff have a clear understanding of which shoes are more comfortable than others, whilst also making note of things like grip, stability, versatility, looks and overall performance.

Before the testing even begins we often attend product launches and have discussions with the manufacturer’s R&D experts to understand the new technology. That way we know what the technology is supposed to do, and can test for whether it does so. The final point to make here is manufacturers cannot buy a good review because we tell it how it is for all golf product reviews, not just golf shoes.

How to choose golf shoes

Style

Manufacturers are increasingly aware of the importance of making the women's golf shoe stylish. We are certainly a fashion-conscious sex and coordinating our shoes with our outfit plays a big part in the shelf appeal of a pair of shoes when we shop. That’s why we’ve included a category based purely on what women’s golf shoes we think look the best.

Spiked or Spikeless

Depending on what conditions you play most of your golf in, you may want to opt for shoes that either have spikes or do not. Typically on wetter ground, having spiked shoes will provide more traction and balance, helping you hit more consistent shots. However on firmer ground having spikeless shoes will tend to provide more comfort and give you better grips through cleverly designed rubber nubs on the sole.

Versatility

There are many different styles of sole. Along with the traditional spike (or cleat) there are modern spikeless designs and in the last few years we’ve seen an increasing trend towards the trainer-style of golf shoe. These athletic women’s golf shoes will look just as appropriate when worn to the shops or the gym and many more clubs are embracing the fashion and allowing them to be worn in the clubhouse for those after-round drinks.

Waterproofing

One of the most important factors to consider if you play golf in all seasons is the waterproof protection that your shoes give to your feet. Even on a spring morning the ground can still be damp with dew and when searching for a ball in the rough your toes can get rather wet if your shoes don’t offer any waterproof barrier. As such take a look at our guide on the best women's waterproof golf shoes for more inspiration here.

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