Best Golf Shoes for Walking

[jmillertwo4]

What are some of the best shoes for walking 9 or 18?  

 

Currently, I am rocking the Nike Air Max 270G and love them, they are comfortable and stable.  Any others I should be looking into?

[animalgolfs]

Hoka Speedgoat 

[kkennedy]

Footjoy Pro SL

[Greenie]

I've been hearing good things about Skechers being comfortable. Some of the comments said it was like walking on pillows.

 

I thought I would give the brand a try. They had a sale so I bought two pairs. I got them down from $115 to $62 a pair with free shipping after using all the discounts and buying two pairs.

 

I went with spikeless. It was my first time going without spikes. The first thing I noticed was how well they gripped.

 

I don't like to wear a new pair of golf shoes walking 18 so I usually change to my old pair after 9 but I had no problems after nine so I kept them on for the back nine. I walked the whole 18 without any foot problems. My friend asked me how they felt. I said they weren't like walking on pillows but they felt good especially for the first time out.

 

After wearing them for four rounds I will say...it's like walking on pillows now.

 

I can't say about durability. Time will tell..I am impressed with the comfort and the price I paid. I never thought spikeless would grip so well.

[jmillertwo4]

5 hours ago, Greenie said:

I've been hearing good things about Skechers being comfortable. Some of the comments said it was like walking on pillows.

 

I thought I would give the brand a try. They had a sale so I bought two pairs. I got them down from $115 to $62 a pair with free shipping after using all the discounts and buying two pairs.

 

I went with spikeless. It was my first time going without spikes. The first thing I noticed was how well they gripped.

 

I don't like to wear a new pair of golf shoes walking 18 so I usually change to my old pair after 9 but I had no problems after nine so I kept them on for the back nine. I walked the whole 18 without any foot problems. My friend asked me how they felt. I said they weren't like walking on pillows but they felt good especially for the first time out.

 

After wearing them for four rounds I will say...it's like walking on pillows now.

 

I can't say about durability. Time will tell..I am impressed with the comfort and the price I paid. I never thought spikeless would grip so well.

Thanks for sharing.  Might have to look into some Skechers!!

[JunkerJorge]

Ecco biom hybrid. 

[596]

Use any sneaker you like!

 

Then install GolfKicks on the bottom.  I have them installed on 2 of my favorite sneakers for walking.  I walk 3 to 4 days a week.  They perform better then any spiked golf shoe I've ever had, won't wear out and can be removed and used again. 

[jmillertwo4]

20 minutes ago, 596 said:

Use any sneaker you like!

 

Then install GolfKicks on the bottom.  I have them installed on 2 of my favorite sneakers for walking.  I walk 3 to 4 days a week.  They perform better then any spiked golf shoe I've ever had, won't wear out and can be removed and used again. 

I have used these in the past, and would agree with you on their performance!

[chisag]

1 hour ago, JunkerJorge said:

Ecco biom hybrid. 

 

 

... Yup. I have 5 pair and rotate 4 of them, with a new cream in reserve since I wear them the most. The real treat with Ecco shoes is after 2 years they still feel like the day you bought them. I walk 5 days a week on a course with a fair amount of elevation and these are the best golf shoes I have ever worn. 

[AzRoger]

I've tried using trail running shoes for golf, they pass the comfort/traction tests but just don't hold up over time to the pressures you place on a shoe when swinging a golf club, the side seams start tearing/ripping eventually.

[ChipStrokes]

just pick your favorite pair of running/gym/casual sneakers and play in those. 

 

not much, if any, difference between spikeless golf shoes and a regular pair of sneakers. 

 

plus, almost all golf shoes are ugly as sin. 

[jjrussell12]

MG4+

[IndyArcher]

22 hours ago, animalgolfs said:

Hoka Speedgoat 

just wish they offered the spike in a wide. That seems like it could be a nice show with good stability. 

[Matthew B 706]

TRUE Linkswear - True All Day Knit II for warmer days and the TRUE OG's for colder days

[rgk5]

11 hours ago, chisag said:

 

 

... Yup. I have 5 pair and rotate 4 of them, with a new cream in reserve since I wear them the most. The real treat with Ecco shoes is after 2 years they still feel like the day you bought them. I walk 5 days a week on a course with a fair amount of elevation and these are the best golf shoes I have ever worn. 

I agree with you Sam about Ecco. I have ten pair of shoes, five of them Ecco and they are the best of the bunch.  Second best is Adidas Tour 360.

[jmillertwo4]

Sounds like Ecco may be worth a try.  They seem a bit pricey, but if they're as good as they sound, they'd be worth the money.

[ChadL]

3 hours ago, jmillertwo4 said:

Sounds like Ecco may be worth a try.  They seem a bit pricey, but if they're as good as they sound, they'd be worth the money.

I've been using Ecco dress shoes for 20+ years.  Their golf shoes are very, very comfy and very well made.  If you can be sure to try them on.  Their sizing doesn't directly correlate (in my experience). I typically wear a size 11, which according to Ecco would be a size 45....however, I wear a 44 in Ecco shoes. 

Edited March 6, 2023 by ChadL

[ChadL]

5 hours ago, rgk5 said:

I agree with you Sam about Ecco. I have ten pair of shoes, five of them Ecco and they are the best of the bunch.  Second best is Adidas Tour 360.

I'll second that...while I do love my Ecco shoes I do also enjoy Adidas Tour 360. Very comfortable to walk in.

[downbroadway]

Here's a random input from me:

 

I wore my Adidas CodeChoas (original version) for a full season 2 years ago, and Ecco S-Three for a full season last year. And I did find that at the end of the day my dogs were barking quite a bit less after a day in my CodeChoas shoes. My country club is pretty flat so almost every one walks there, and I'd walk 36 in a day quite a bit. Both very comfortable shoes, but my feet felt pain-free after a long day in my CodeChaos, and I can't say the same for my Ecco S-Threes.

 

This year I went out and bought the newest CodeChaos version (not hideous like last years) and I'm eager to try them out.

 

FWIW - All of my friends rave about the FJ Pro SLs as being the most comfortable walking shoe.

[banister]

Ecco Biom C4 even for wide feet like mine are comfortable. Just got back from Bandon and played 90 holes in 3 days in them. 

[Nic1972]

I have Footjoys, Nike, Adidas and Ecco’s, all I am wearing now are my Ecco Biom C4s. Most comfortable shoes for my feet.

[MarkoBrook]

On 3/5/2023 at 5:19 PM, jmillertwo4 said:

What are some of the best shoes for walking 9 or 18?  

 

Currently, I am rocking the Nike Air Max 270G and love them, they are comfortable and stable.  Any others I should be looking into?

I've been using Saucony Endophine for a while, really comfortable and plenty durable.
Planning to give Hoka a try(there are a wide toe-box Hoka shoes at https://rununited.com/hoka/ that look pretty interesting, and at a decent price)

Edited March 13, 2023 by MarkoBrook

[jmillertwo4]

10 hours ago, downbroadway said:

Here's a random input from me:

 

I wore my Adidas CodeChoas (original version) for a full season 2 years ago, and Ecco S-Three for a full season last year. And I did find that at the end of the day my dogs were barking quite a bit less after a day in my CodeChoas shoes. My country club is pretty flat so almost every one walks there, and I'd walk 36 in a day quite a bit. Both very comfortable shoes, but my feet felt pain-free after a long day in my CodeChaos, and I can't say the same for my Ecco S-Threes.

 

This year I went out and bought the newest CodeChaos version (not hideous like last years) and I'm eager to try them out.

 

FWIW - All of my friends rave about the FJ Pro SLs as being the most comfortable walking shoe.

Saw the Code Chaos the other day at a local shopping outlet.  The price was nice, but man they are hideous.  I passed on them because they are so ugly haha.

[jmillertwo4]

Are any version of the Ecco's better for flat feet or collapsing arches?

[Primo1868]

On 3/5/2023 at 9:19 AM, jmillertwo4 said:

What are some of the best shoes for walking 9 or 18?  

 

Currently, I am rocking the Nike Air Max 270G and love them, they are comfortable and stable.  Any others I should be looking into?

So I do 75% of my rounds walking. Right now in my walking rotation I use:

-FJ Pro SL's

-FJ Premiers

-FJ Traditions

-Jordan 11's 

 

The FJ premiers and 11's were instant plug and play - no issues walking 9 or 18. 

The FJ traditions were slightly stiff and needed some break in time to comfortably walk 18. 

The FJ Pro SL's needed multiple 9 hole break in periods before being comfortable enough to walk (for my foot). I was getting broken skin, right foot, at my achilles prior to fully breaking these in. 

 

I always walk in ankle high socks which fully cover my foot/ankles in relation to my shoes. 

[animalgolfs]

I tried the CodeChoas the other day - its a stability shoe. If you're a heel striker - beware - it'll slam your foot down & forward

 

ASICS Keyano are the same - not made for heel strikers

 

Edit : dont know if I'm a heel striker or not - but I can't walk in either of these shoes

Edited March 7, 2023 by animalgolfs

[Spankapotamus redux]

I rotate between the following. I have some foot issues (Morton's neuroma, high arches, neuropathy) and require a roomy toe box although my feet are relatively narrow. These have been the best I can find after trying pretty much everything on the market.

 

True Linkswear Knit 2.0

True Linkswear Lux Sport

An older pair of Eccos (don't remember which model)

[scott406]

MG4+ (Spikless)

Adidas ZG21 (Spiked)

 

Waiting for the new ZG23 to drop so I can try them on and see how they feel

 

I also walk in Olukai a lot

I think they are comfortable but they are not very cushioned and some people like a lot of cushion

 

[jmillertwo4]

3 hours ago, Primo1868 said:

So I do 75% of my rounds walking. Right now in my walking rotation I use:

-FJ Pro SL's

-FJ Premiers

-FJ Traditions

-Jordan 11's 

 

The FJ premiers and 11's were instant plug and play - no issues walking 9 or 18. 

The FJ traditions were slightly stiff and needed some break in time to comfortably walk 18. 

The FJ Pro SL's needed multiple 9 hole break in periods before being comfortable enough to walk (for my foot). I was getting broken skin, right foot, at my achilles prior to fully breaking these in. 

 

I always walk in ankle high socks which fully cover my foot/ankles in relation to my shoes. 

How are the Jordan 11's?  From your comment, sounded like they were good. Got a pair at the end of last year, but haven't gotten them out of the box yet.  Anything I should expect from them when walking?

[jmillertwo4]

I guess I shouldn't be surprised to see Adidas recommended as much as I am.  I use their shoes for running and love them.  I've never had any of their golf shoes, but I think I need to change that.