Puma Fusion Crush Sport Ladies Golf Shoe Review
Top 50 Coach Katie Dawkins gives the new Puma Fusion Crush Sport Women’s Golf Shoe a full workout. Do they go the distance? We think so.
Puma produce world class footwear and have done for decades. These shoes won us over, not only with their sporty appearance but also the performance when it comes to grip. Seriously impressive traction and a design that wouldn’t look out of place on the start line of the New York Marathon.
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The look of a running shoe yet performance of a waterproof golf shoe
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World class traction on the sole
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Felt a bit roomy in the toe part of the shoe so worth going down a half size
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If you’re a golfer who plays a lot of rounds, sometimes 2 in one day. Or perhaps your course is hilly and you do a ton of steps. These may well be the shoe for you.
The Puma Crush are the lightest golf shoes I’ve ever put on my feet and some of the most comfortable as well. I was a runner and when I laced these up I felt a little spark of nostalgia. They feel airy like a new pair of Nike shoes, yet grab my feet like I could go and lift weights. I think it’s very hard to get a balance of stability and breathability in a shoe but I think that Puma may well have done it.
The fit does come up a bit wide through the front part of the shoe and as such I’d think about sizing down to a 5 next time. But for those searching for wide golf shoes, these could be a model to consider.
The heel is a stunning fit and feels supportive as does the arch and laced area. There is a good amount of room in the toe area and as I swing I can feel my right foot moving about a bit at the top of my swing. Some might say this means I can use the ground and feel that weight transfer.
However the level of traction on the sole of these shoes is world class. About as good as I’ve experienced in spikeless golf shoes. The rubber on the sole is soft and this seems to add to the grab on the ground. They perform brilliantly and they’re waterproof which I’ve tested out, although it is worth acknowledging that if you want best-in-class traction, then we would always recommend a spiked model. Regardless I’m considering adopting these as my new trail running shoe, though think that the black version would be more suited to jogs through the New Forest. When you look at the price of a new pair of running shoes (upwards of $200) these will seem incredibly good value. I’d urge non golfers to look at these if they need some new sports shoes too, specifically the sturdy sole would be brilliant on a tennis court.
For more golf shoe buying advice, be sure to read our guide on the best women's golf shoes.
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Katie is an Advanced PGA professional with over 20 years of coaching experience. She helps golfers of every age and ability to be the best versions of themselves. In January 2022 she was named as one of Golf Monthly's Top 50 Coaches.
Katie coaches the individual and uses her vast experience in technique, psychology and golf fitness to fix problems in a logical manner that is effective - she makes golf simple. Katie is based in the South of England, on the edge of the New Forest. An experienced club coach, she developed GardenGOLF during lockdown and as well as coaching at Iford Golf Centre, The Caversham- Home of Reading Golf Club and Salisbury & South Wilts Golf Club.
She freelances, operating via pop-up clinics and travelling to clients homes to help them use their space to improve.
She has coached tour pros on both LET tour and the Challenge Tour as well as introduced many a beginner to the game.
Katie has been writing instructional content for magazines for 20 years. Her creative approach to writing is fuelled by her sideline as an artist.
Katie's Current What's In The Bag
Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 9degrees.
Fairway: TaylorMade Qi10 5wood
Hybrid: TaylorMade 4 & 5
Irons: TaylorMade 770 6-AW
Wedges: TaylorMade Tour Grind 4 54 & 58
Putter: TaylorMade Tour X 33"
Favourite Shoes: FootJoy HyperFlex with Tour Flex Pro Softspikes on the course.
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