FootJoy Pulse Women's Golf Shoe Review: Clean Looks Meets Pure Comfort
We put FootJoy's Pulse golf shoe to the test to see if it delivers the perfect balance of premium comfort and lasting performance
A genuinely comfortable, good-looking shoe that's perfect for fair-weather golfers wanting an all-rounder. The cushioning is excellent, the styling is clean, and it's a shoe that you can happily wear for a full round straight out of the box.
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Extremely comfortable
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Clean, classic look
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Delivers impressive stability
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White fabric is less ideal for winter golf
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My first test of any new pair of golf shoes is straightforward: can I wear them straight out of the box without ending up with blisters?
The FootJoy Pulse passed that test without hesitation as one of the most comfortable golf shoes for women. From the very first round, my feet felt snug, well-supported and genuinely comfortable, with no sore spots or rubbing - exactly what you want from a shoe you're going to walk eighteen holes in. Sizing-wise, the US 8 / UK 6 fit true on me, and the medium width felt accommodating without being loose.
The cushioning is a real strong point. You can find the same comfort in FootJoy's Quantum golf shoe. The brand's SofFOAM midsole gives that plush underfoot feel that takes the edge off long walks, and the moulded 3D collar locks the heel in place without ever feeling intrusive.
I tend to gravitate towards navy on the course because all-black can look a bit harsh against most outfits, and the white-and-navy colourway with that little pop of orange hit exactly the right note for me. It's a clean, classic look that pairs easily with anything in my wardrobe, similar to the FootJoy Fuel.
Stability through the swing was solid. I do like to give the ball a bit of a whack, and the multi-dimensional traction pattern held up well. I felt solid and never had any sense of slipping. That said, I'd personally prefer a touch more bite than the spikeless outsole offers. The grip is good rather than great, and if you're someone who really wants that proper spike-style hold, you might want to look elsewhere.
The other slight catch was that the white upper picked up dirt more readily than I'd hoped. With this kind of synthetic fabric I'd usually expect it to stay cleaner unless conditions are really wet or grassy, but mine got a little mucky quicker than I'd have liked. Worth being aware of if you play a lot in damp conditions or wet mornings.
A genuinely comfortable, good-looking shoe that's perfect for fair-weather golfers wanting an all-rounder, similar to The cushioning is excellent, the styling is clean, and it's a shoe I happily wore for a full round straight out of the box. Just be aware the white fabric does mark up in damp or muddy conditions, and the spikeless grip is moderate rather than aggressive. It is 100% waterproof, but best suited to summer rounds, dry courses and dewy early mornings, less ideal as a deep-winter option.
