Apr 10, 2015
TSN Golf equipment guide: Shoes
Walk 18 holes in comfort and style with the 2015 TSN Golf equipment guide for shoes. Compare the styles, designs and price points of golf's biggest brands and find your fit for the upcoming season.
TSN.ca Staff
Walk 18 holes in comfort and style with the 2015 TSN Golf equipment guide for shoes. Compare the styles, designs and price points of golf's biggest brands and find your fit for the upcoming season.
Nike Lunar Control 3
Price: $169.99
a bit more foot freedom, the Nike TW '15 is available
at $229.99. The latest in the Tiger Woods Collection
offers a modern design that integrates Dynamic Flywire
into a Flyweave upper with a Nike Free outsole. The
result is a golf shoe that provides the ultimate level
of stability, fit and flexibility.
From the Company: Like its predecessors, the Nike Lunar Control 3 features a wider base for increased stability and to allow the golf athlete to maintain contact with the ground for as long as
possible through impact. A carbon fiber midfoot shank also delivers lower, lighter and more stable control. The upper of the Nike Lunar Control 3 utilizes Nike Flywire technology for adaptive lateral support while using more robust cables to help secure the foot effectively. The upper of the shoe is made from a microfiber synthetic to offer water resistance, better durability and a great fit right out of the box. In the midsole, the Nike Lunar Control 3 features a lighter and softer full-length Nike Lunarlon foam to deliver lightweight, responsive cushioning.
Editor's note: Nike worked directly with World No. 1 golfer Rory McIlroy to improve on previous designs. McIlroy's experience led to Nike adding an additional spike to the shoe and bringing traction to the outside edges. With fun styling, this shoe adds just enough pop to any outfit on the course but is far from obnoxious in its scheme. Comfortable and stable, these kicks are reliable and classic-looking and will keep you locked to the earth no matter the conditions.
FootJoy HyperFlex
Price: $189.99
grace and class. Available via special order, this is not
your average shoe. Calfskin is the finest shoe leather in
the world and used in the Icon Black, it offers
unparalleled beauty, fit, and resistance to stretching. The
leather covered dual density PU Fit-Bed, creates an
underfoot base that more mimics the natural shape of
your foot, which helps provide a quality fit and
cushioned support. Also available in a clean black
and stunning white + dark brown, this shoe
reflects the best FootJoy, and perhaps the game of golf,
has to offer.
From the Company: The FootJoy HyperFlex features the high performance FlexGrid™ 2.0 material combines with a soft and comfortable athletic mesh to deliver incredible retention properties, while providing provide two year waterproof protection. The HyperFlex also offers a full rounded toe character, a standard fit across forefoot and instep, with a slightly narrow heel. An Extra Thick Fit-Bed with Next Gen HeelLoc™ ensures increased underfoot cushioning for enhanced comfort, support and a slip-resistant fit. Finally, Fine-Tuned Foam 2.0 provides underfoot comfort and soft cushioning without compromising lateral support and stability. Overall, this shoe delivers lightweight support and cushioning so you can play at your highest level.
Editor's Note: You may lose your ball, but you'll never lose this shoe. Available in Navy/Electric Green (pictured) and Grey/Orange, the HyperFlex let's you stand out on the course while allowing you to play your best. Looking for a more subtle look? The HyperFlex's terrific comfort can also be found in a White/Grey/Blue palette and a straight black. Worn by Hunter Mahan and the oft-bearded, Canadian Graham DeLaet, this shoe has the trust of the pros, great comfort and incredible grip whichmakes this a great shoe for any turf condition.
AdiPower Boost
Price: $240
of the Pure 360 LTD feature revolutionary puremotion®
midsole and outsole construction with poured PU for
ultimate comfort. Addidas thinnest and softest leather
upper with climaproof® protection. The Re-engineered
360WRAP technology features independent saddle
connected to lace for extraordinary fit and stability.
This premium shoe has everything you need to play
your best, and look great doing so.
From the Company: Featuring an industry-changing innovation in BOOST technology, the AdiPower Boost is designed to deliver maximum energy return, responsiveness, along with unparalleled comfort. adidas’ innovative BOOST foam cushioning is comprised of thousands of TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) energy capsules fused together by way of a proprietary high pressure steam molding process. At their core, these capsules are the essence of the innovation; its function, storing and releasing energy efficiently throughout the swing and delivering maximum energy return as athletes perform. The consistent cushioning is also incredibly responsive in both hot and cold conditions. Boost delivers a more precise, comfortable fit for all golfers.
Editor's Note: The BOOST technology could be a game-changer on the golf market in 2015. This shoes offers new levels of comfort that could formely only be found in your favourite pair of runners. The AdiPower Boost provides unparalleled comfort with sleek designs featuring the always recognizable three stripes. Walking 18 holes becomes a whole lot easier with these shoes, the look isn't the only athletic aspect of these shoes, tremendous stability and outstanding comfort will make this one of your go-to pairs for 2015.
ECCO Mens BIOM Hybrid 2
Price: $240
From the Company: The BIOM Hybrid 2 offers an anatomical Last Shape developed by scanning the feet of 2,500 athletes to provide ideal levels of support. Naturally soft, breathable and strong yak leather uppers are treated with HYDROMAX™ and an anti-stain formula for superb protection from the elements.
Editor's Note: The BIOM Hybrid 2 comes in five different styles to suit any look. This high-performance design keeps you stable and supported throughout the process of your swing. Lacking the conventional spikes, this shoe provides 800 traction points for unprecedented grip. With most brands offering a spikeless shoe, Ecco remains one of the standouts in that category - classic Ecco comfort paired with solid stability means you don't have to give up traction when you kick the spikes to the curb.
Puma Titan Tour
Price: $220
The BioDrive model is available at $156. Offering
styles in a smooth black-turbulence-puma red (pictured)
or the bold strong blue-peacoat-fluro yellow, the
BioDrive offers a breathable, waterproof, and lightweight
option. Like the Titan Tour, the BioDrive offers molded
lightweight memory foam for long-lasting comfort and
enhanced fit.
From the Company: The 2015 Puma Titan Tour offers a durable, ultra premium leather upper infused with Outlast technology for cool, temperature-regulated wear. Crafted with durable materials with waterproofing guaranteed for two years. The strategically placed GripZone walls of secondary traction surround and work with removable cleats for unrivaled grip and stability. Think of it as ultimate ground control – in classic black and white leather.
Editor's Note: The tech inside this shoe allows for maximum comfort, while keeping your foot in place through your follow-through. This shoe also comes with multiple laces to allow you change your look from course to course and game to game. The waterproofing guarantee should mean you feel secure when your ball finds a way to hazardous areas - but that hardly ever happens...