Many things come into play when we are buying a new pair of golf shoes. There is obviously performance, style, and looks, but perhaps most of all, comfort. Comfort is a massive focus for Skechers. The brand has become renowned for its ‘comfort straight out of the box' mantra for many years now. Couple that premium feel with reliable performance, and it is easy to see why more and more golfers of all abilities have been turning to Skechers as their go-to footwear brand.
But what about their latest lineup? Is that legendary out-of-the-box comfort still a reality? To find out, two Golf Monthly readers were brought to the Heritage Course at the London Club. Featuring an incredibly long, undulating, and hilly walk, the challenge for the day was a gruelling 36-hole marathon designed to test the limits of both the players and their footwear.
From left to right: The Skechers Flight, Flow and Pure golf shoes from the 2026 collection
The players, Alex Burn (an 18-handicap) and Julian Rose (a 26-handicap), had never worn Skechers golf shoes before. Both prioritise instant comfort above everything else. Before even heading to the first tee, initial impressions were sky-high. Alex noted that they were ‘very comfortable from the first wear ', while Julian was thrilled by the step-in ease, noting, "First impression is they're really comfy to put on. I managed to slip them on straight away, which is an added bonus. Saves you a couple of seconds if you get to the tee late!’
Round One
For the morning round, both Julian and Alex wore the Skechers Slip-ins Flow SL shoe in two different colours to navigate the tough course. After battling the true greens and thick rough, both players walked off the 18th green full of praise for the Flow SL. Despite the challenging terrain, the shoes delivered on every front.
Julian, who secured 18 Stableford points in his opening round, found a lot to love about the design and structure: ‘In terms of the shoes, the Flow SL was really comfy straight out the box. Found them really good the whole way round. I found them really stable to play in, which was fantastic. And I think having a luminous green sole is cool too, a nice design touch.’
The Skechers Slip-ins Flow spikeless golf shoes.
Alex carded a 20-point front 18, noting that a long break from the game made the physical support of the shoe even more critical. He echoed Julian's sentiments about the instant comfort: ‘The shoes, the Flow SL, I'd say the thing that stuck out most was how comfortable they were straight out of the box. There was no kind of getting used to them or softening them up. They were very comfortable straight away. Very sturdy, and on a very undulating course around here, and they stood up really well. Nice and supportive, big thick sole, very comfortable.’
Round 2
In the afternoon, our readers switched into different models from the Skechers range to see how a fresh pair of shoes felt on tired feet later in the day. Julian swapped to the Flight SL, while Alex laced up the Pure SL.
Alex ground out a consistent 21 points on the second round and found himself leaning toward his afternoon footwear choice. Reflecting on the Pure SL, he appreciated the nimble profile of the shoe on the hilly landscape. ‘I think out of the two shoes I preferred the Slip-ins Pure SL. They were perhaps slightly less padded and less cushioned, but they felt like a lighter shoe, which was especially helpful during the second round in the day. They were really super comfortable still but felt a little bit lighter, and the style of them was really nice as well.’
The Skechers Flight Slip-Ins spikeless golf shoes
Julian finished with a 19-point afternoon round, bringing his 36-hole total to 37 points. While he appreciated how his afternoon shoes handled extreme situations on the course, his heart remained with his morning pair. ‘In terms of the shoes, the Slip-in Flight SL were a bit more like trainers. They felt slightly less stable for me when I was playing, but actually they held up really well when I had to do some mountaineering on the 18th and play out of a near-vertical hill. So they did really well there, particularly as they're spikeless I was impressed by the grip. Personally, I preferred the Flow SL just for the added comfort.’
Ultimately, a long day of 36 holes proved that Skechers’ out-of-the-box comfort is not just marketing hype—it is a reality on the course.
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