This New Golf Shoe Actually Massages Your Feet While You Walk The Course
G/FORE’s 2026 G.112 features a massaging nubbed insole that changes the game for walking golfers. But at nearly $250, is the synthetic design worth the premium price tag?
This much more refined version of the G.112 is G/FORE's best casual golf shoe to date. The subtle styling, massaging insole and grippy outsole combine to make a shoe that performs much better than the casual styling suggests. The synthetic upper is a disappointment considering the price tag, but that doesn't take much away from what is an excellent golf shoe.
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New, more subtle, styling
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Incredibly lightweight
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Boasts one of the best insoles on modern golf shoes
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Would expect higher end materials for the price point
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They've not been in the industry for all that long, but already G/FORE has made its mark on making some of the best golf shoes in the industry. Some of its styles are brasher than others, however.
On the brasher end of the spectrum was the last version of G.112 that was released in 2023. It had some quite funky styling cues that made it a little more Marmite than the designers probably wanted.
One of my biggest frustrations with golf shoes is unnecessary writing. The only thing taking away from the styling is the unnecessary script on the outside rear flank of each shoe. It takes away ever so slightly from what is otherwise a very classy design.
On my feet, the G.112 were incredibly lightweight. Despite this, they don't feel at all flimsy. My foot was locked nicely in place, and the fit is excellent. Tight in the places you need it for the swing, but with enough give so as there's no aches or rubbing.
The comfort is enhanced considerably by G/FORE's crowning glory: the nubbed, massaging insole. This insole is a trademark of all G/FORE shoes and adds to what is already a very comfortable lineup of shoes. Every G/FORE shoe has this technology on the insole, and it works perfectly.
The nubs give the soles of your feet a little massage as you walk along, offering some light relief from being on your feet for four or more hours. It's worth trying on a G/FORE pair of shoes just to experience this sensation. You'll quickly be won over by the comfort on offer.
For $250 (£199), some might expect a more premium primary material than a synthetic PU leather. That being said, this material doesn't make them look or feel cheap, and the fact that they are water repellent means you get at least some waterproof protection should the heavens open up while you're playing.
The outsole is solid for a spikeless offering. Not quite class-leading - I'd give that to something like the FootJoy Pro/SL or Under Armour Drive Pro Clone SL - but it's perfect in dry conditions and will hold you steady in damp ones too.
This low-profile silhouette and not overly dimpled outsole absolutely lend this to be a great off-course shoe, too. This makes the £199 investment a little more palatable, considering the number of places you'll be able to wear it. Coupled with the three subtle colourways available, there's no reason this can't be a dress shoe as much as a golf one.
Overall, this is a really smart and sophisticated offering from G/FORE. The pared-back styling from the last iteration is much better, and the performance and comfort are up there with the best spikeless golf shoes of this year.
