Hot weather golf shoes

[chemclub]

I own a pair of Adidas Tour 360 spikeless (based on MGS most wanted https://mygolfspy.com/best-spikeless-shoe-of-2019/) and absolutely love them. But I am looking for a more breathable shoe for hotter, dryer rounds (for example, a golf trip in August with 108 holes in 3 days - yikes!). If I could buy a breathable Adidas built on the same last as the Tour 360 I would in a heartbeat. I take a 11.5 Wide and often have a terrible time finding shoes that feel comfortable out of the box.

Any recommendations? I already have a pair of Truelinks Knits that I wear just as a regular shoe because I find them pretty sloppy in terms of stability. Based on my success with MGS's last recommendation I am tempted to try the Puma Grip Fusion Sport, but they don't have wide sizes. Any experience with these?

[azstu324]

I've been using the Puma Grip Fusion sport for about a year now. I'm in Arizona so definitely a good place to put them through their paces.

I switched from the Adidas 360 Traxion and they are way more comfy. I will say that they're probably the most comfortable, breathable, and best performing golf shoes within that price point that I've ever owned.

I've used them through the winter too and in slightly wet grass and no issues whatsoever with moisture getting in.

I do have slightly narrow feet and these fit me perfectly. I even wear them slightly loose and just slip my feet into them without tying them up and never have any issues with slippage or support.

Highly highly recommend!



the more I practice, the luckier I seem to get..

[Dr Strangelove]

If you are OK with spikeless, Nike FI Bermuda. I wear them every time I go to Florida.

[thebalata]

If you can find them, the old flyknit Nike racers are great in hot weather. I haven’t tried the Puma shoes but hear nothing but good from the guys I regularly play with. 

[tjyorke]

I have a pr of callaway imperial, great in hot weather, anything not waterproof breaths better.

[Camille Bissarro]

On 3/21/2020 at 11:00 PM, chemclub said:

 If I could buy a breathable Adidas built on the same last as the Tour 360 I would in a heartbeat. I take a 11.5 Wide and often have a terrible time finding shoes that feel comfortable out of the box.

 

I've been wearing a pair of Adidas Tour 360 Primeknit XT for a few weeks. They're spiked, but may be just what you're looking for. I have a pair of leather Tour 360 which are pretty broken down now in 11W. Great shoes, but heavy. The shop I bought the Primeknit version from didn't have a wide option, so I tried 11.5R and they fit better than my other pair.

Very comfortable to walk in, lightweight, but definitely not the shoes you want to wear on an early morning round when there's a lot of dew and rough cutting going on. Unless, of course, you like pruned feet and/or only hit fairways.

[prussell24]

I'm going to have to check these out.  I have been looking for a good shoe for summer. 

[chemclub]

On 4/25/2020 at 8:11 AM, Camille Bissarro said:

I've been wearing a pair of Adidas Tour 360 Primeknit XT for a few weeks. They're spiked, but may be just what you're looking for. I have a pair of leather Tour 360 which are pretty broken down now in 11W. Great shoes, but heavy. The shop I bought the Primeknit version from didn't have a wide option, so I tried 11.5R and they fit better than my other pair.

Very comfortable to walk in, lightweight, but definitely not the shoes you want to wear on an early morning round when there's a lot of dew and rough cutting going on. Unless, of course, you like pruned feet and/or only hit fairways.

The sole on those prime knits looks very similar to the boost. Maybe it is worth a try for the 12R (I own 11.5W). Thanks for the tip.

[Camille Bissarro]

20 hours ago, chemclub said:

The sole on those prime knits looks very similar to the boost. Maybe it is worth a try for the 12R (I own 11.5W). Thanks for the tip.

You're welcome, hope it works out.

[jbsdaddy]

I wear a size 13 shoe, and have very narrow (AA) and flat feet. I am notoriously hard to fit for shoes. Can not

remember ever finding a pair of Nike, Adidas, or Foot Joy that I could wear. The only golf shoe Ive found that fits me is Sketchers. 

I have two pair, one waterproof for winter, wet weather, and one fabric breathable shoe for hot dry weather. And it gets hot as hell here in the summer.

Dont have model names here with me now, but I found at a local golf store. If you need I can get the model names. 

 

[Camille Bissarro]

On 5/11/2020 at 11:04 AM, chemclub said:

The sole on those prime knits looks very similar to the boost. Maybe it is worth a try for the 12R (I own 11.5W). Thanks for the tip.

Update: After ~ six weeks of walking/playing these shoes blew out (see attached).

I bought them online, on sale, but returned them to a Golf Galaxy store yesterday. I looked at several of the other lighter weight offerings. Puma Ignite felt flat underfoot and the Adidas Codechaos don't have spikes, so I went for another pair of Tour 360 Primeknit. I'm hoping these last longer.

[Shodags]

I wear the Adidas Adipower 4orged S shoe in the summer and really like it.  Most comfortable shoes I have.

It gets pretty hot in NC in mid-summer and my feet are comfortable.

 

 

[chemclub]

On 5/20/2020 at 10:08 AM, Shodags said:

I wear the Adidas Adipower 4orged S shoe in the summer and really like it.  Most comfortable shoes I have.

It gets pretty hot in NC in mid-summer and my feet are comfortable.

 

 

I love those shoes but I can't find them in my size anymore (11.5 wide). If I could I would buy immediately.

[chemclub]

On 5/20/2020 at 7:28 AM, Camille Bissarro said:

Update: After ~ six weeks of walking/playing these shoes blew out (see attached).

I bought them online, on sale, but returned them to a Golf Galaxy store yesterday. I looked at several of the other lighter weight offerings. Puma Ignite felt flat underfoot and the Adidas Codechaos don't have spikes, so I went for another pair of Tour 360 Primeknit. I'm hoping these last longer.

That is too bad, but good they replaced and pretty telling you were willing to give the shoes another go. 

How do you find the lateral stability with the knit material?

[Camille Bissarro]

2 hours ago, chemclub said:

That is too bad, but good they replaced and pretty telling you were willing to give the shoes another go. 

How do you find the lateral stability with the knit material?

In terms of stability, they're good. I don't generally swing out of my shoes, but I do tend to stretch/stress the outside of my left shoes (leather upper Tour 360 & FJ Dryjoy)  during my finish, which is where these busted. I think I saw DJ wearing a primeknit shoe last year, and I'd imagine if they're stable enough for him, they would be for the average golfer. Then again, he probably replaces his shoes every few rounds, so he wouldn't break them down over time.

I'll see how this second pair holds up, and report back.

[Wondergiulio]

Did you check the G/fore G4?
super breathable and comfy

[TurnMaker]

On 3/22/2020 at 12:00 AM, chemclub said:

I own a pair of Adidas Tour 360 spikeless (based on MGS most wanted https://mygolfspy.com/best-spikeless-shoe-of-2019/) and absolutely love them. But I am looking for a more breathable shoe for hotter, dryer rounds (for example, a golf trip in August with 108 holes in 3 days - yikes!). If I could buy a breathable Adidas built on the same last as the Tour 360 I would in a heartbeat. I take a 11.5 Wide and often have a terrible time finding shoes that feel comfortable out of the box.

Any recommendations? I already have a pair of Truelinks Knits that I wear just as a regular shoe because I find them pretty sloppy in terms of stability. Based on my success with MGS's last recommendation I am tempted to try the Puma Grip Fusion Sport, but they don't have wide sizes. Any experience with these?

Same here re: the knits. Not sure there's any way around it but they're a spectacular shoe (just not great for golf). Have you looked at the TM Curator? Those are supposed to be pretty light weight

[Golferschmitt]

On 5/12/2020 at 11:46 AM, jbsdaddy said:

I wear a size 13 shoe, and have very narrow (AA) and flat feet. I am notoriously hard to fit for shoes. Can not

remember ever finding a pair of Nike, Adidas, or Foot Joy that I could wear. The only golf shoe Ive found that fits me is Sketchers. 

I have two pair, one waterproof for winter, wet weather, and one fabric breathable shoe for hot dry weather. And it gets hot as hell here in the summer.

Dont have model names here with me now, but I found at a local golf store. If you need I can get the model names. 

 

I’d love to get the model of these. I too have a narrow (and flat!) foot and need a summer shoe. 

[SteveG]

FootJoy Flex are good if you like spike-less. 

[Golferschmitt]

Has anyone tried any of the custom shoes out there? Definitely like the idea of having some Of my favorite sneakers turned into golf shoes, just unsure how well it goes. 
 

any thoughts, or suggested vendors? 

[chemclub]

Finally found a pair of Adidas adipower 4orged 11.5W. Will give them a go tomorrow night. They feel pretty comfy! Maybe not quite as wide as the Tour boost 360 but certainly very light.

[jbsdaddy]

On 5/29/2020 at 4:15 PM, Golferschmitt said:

I’d love to get the model of these. I too have a narrow (and flat!) foot and need a summer shoe. 

I think they are Skechers GoLo? It says ‘quick fit’ above the heel. No other model number or name on the shoe. I bought two years ago, so that exact model may not be available, but I know they still make breathable models. Mine are very comfortable. 

[Golferschmitt]

Alright. Thank you!

[PMookie]

Man, it’s hot down here, and I haven’t noticed a single shoe that’s “cooler” than another in 100* heat. Would a solid black leather shoe be hotter on the foot? Probably, but it’s not like I notice and say, “Hey! My feet are REALLY cool today!” Fabric shoes just give me the sense of less support, and being lighter. Maybe my feet sweat less in my all black Pumas, but they still sweat!


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[Flip4000]

The footjoy flexes look like a good light hot weather shoe. 

[Camille Bissarro]

On 5/20/2020 at 7:28 AM, Camille Bissarro said:

... I went for another pair of Tour 360 Primeknit. I'm hoping these last longer.

 

Well, I'm sorry to say they did not last longer (see below). It seemed like DJ was sporting a pair this weekend at the Traveler's, but they were unblemished to the degree I wonder if he wears them more than once. Certainly not long enough for the foam to completely break down.

I went with the CodeChaos this time. They've lasted three weeks, so here's hoping.

[RickyBobby_PR]

Socks will be as important as the shoe. Kentwool, bombas and stance imo do a great job at helping. I wore stance socks with some adidas powerboost this weekend in hot and humid weather with no issues. I’ve worn the stance with my jordans as well and no issues.

 

[Flip4000]

On 6/29/2020 at 2:24 PM, Camille Bissarro said:

Well, I'm sorry to say they did not last longer (see below). It seemed like DJ was sporting a pair this weekend at the Traveler's, but they were unblemished to the degree I wonder if he wears them more than once. Certainly not long enough for the foam to completely break down.

I went with the CodeChaos this time. They've lasted three weeks, so here's hoping.

Thats crazy, my impression was that the issue with boost is that over the course of a year or 2 of continuous wear, people could feel it start to "bottom out" when they walked. I am shocked to see that the actual midsole is breaking down. How long did that take?

[tdroma98]

Haven't tried "custom shoes", however I did go to an Ecco Store (not retail box store like Golf Galaxy or PGA Store) and got fitted for Ecco's. Manager at Ecco Store was extremely helpful. I looked for comfort, stability in shoe and ease on back. Figured if Ecco's are good enough for Freddy Couples lower back, then it was worth a try. My podiatrist also advised against soft mesh shoes, but something firm. Went with Ecco Biom Hybrid 2 spikeless and I put my own inserts in shoes

[Camille Bissarro]

On 7/1/2020 at 10:18 AM, Flip4000 said:

Thats crazy, my impression was that the issue with boost is that over the course of a year or 2 of continuous wear, people could feel it start to "bottom out" when they walked. I am shocked to see that the actual midsole is breaking down. How long did that take?

@Flip4000 for the first pair, about two months. The second was less than that. I walk about 3-4 rounds per week, but still, it's not like we're talking about a kleenex or a take out coffee cup.