23 Golf Shoes for Sneakerheads, Traditionalists, and Everything In Between

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It's never been a better time to be in the market for a good pair of golf shoes. For what felt like—because it was—decades, there were only a few big players on the block, and among them, few made a golf shoe that stood the test of time in regard to both performance and style. But in 2024, following what's been a booming half-decade for the sport, golf shoes come in more shapes, sizes, and styles than ever before.

There are a few things to consider when shopping for the right pair of golf shoes. Depending on your game style, your tendency to ride or walk, or your interest in being able to waltz off the course in your golf shoes and into the clubhouse without tearing up the carpet, there's probably a few key features that will guide your choice.

The most overarching decision will be between spiked or spikeless golf shoes, but we recommend the avid golfer invest in a pair of both. Modern spikeless golf shoes not only provide adequate grip to get through a round, but they're also easier on your feet and legs if you're someone who prefers to walk rather than ride in a cart. You also want to consider what material each shoe is made of. If you're the type of guy who has some sweaty dogs, you'll want to gravitate towards either a knit or mesh style that allows them room to breathe. But if you're more concerned about knocks and scrapes, a leather style is more suited for you. But luckily, on this list, we have a little bit of everything, so you can finally upgrade your outdated shoes.

Tarlow Golf Shoes

Footjoy's Tarlow harkens back to the golden age of golf dressin'. With a healthy dose of brogueing and croc, you'd almost expect to see metal spikes on these, but FJ has modernized them for performance while maintaining as classic a look as they come.

Tour360 24 Boost Golf Shoes

Adidas' flagship golf shoe is back and better than ever for 24, with new tech, an added boost in the heel, and everything you need for on-course performance.

Packard Golf Shoes

The Packard is another classic silhouette from Footjoy that delivers a modern and minimal interpretation of the saddle shoe the brand helped popularize.

CodeChaos 22 Shoes

No matter the person, their handicap, whether they walk or ride, if we had to recommend one golf shoe it'd be adidas' Codechaos.

Air Jordan 1 Low G

The low-top option of the sneaker silhouette that launched an entire culture, with a little extra grippage for fairways and tee boxes. These golf shoes will 1. Make any golfer feel cool 2. Look good with any outfit and 3. Distract from how much work your swing needs.

HyperFlex BOA Golf Shoes

Footjoy's HyperFlex line is its most technical, and the BOA is made for the golfer who wants to take every performance precaution in regard to what happens below the ankles. Even if you're a beginner, these golf shoes—with their precision fit, OptiFlex outsoles, and waterproof mesh uppers—will have you looking like a master. Check out some of the other Hyperflex iterations here.

Field Golf Shoes

The latest in an ongoing series of absolute hits from Todd Snyder and Footjoy. A golf shoe that will never go out of style and will elevate pretty much any fit. This most recent collab also features a Wilcox worth your eye.

Stormwalker XT Shoes

The freaking Darth Vader of golf shoes. Grab these in addition to whatever everyday golf shoe you're buying, and tell rainy days on the course "I Am Your Father."

H4 Golf Shoes

Matching ECCO's prowess in hiking boots is its golf shoes. Indeed, the brand definitely delivers on durability all terrains. Just take a look at the BIOM H4, which features the ECCO MTN GRIP outsole and an upper made of GORE-TEX waterproof technology.

Retro High Golf Shoes

Last year saw more collaborations in golf and menswear than ever before, and the best of them all was Eastside Golf's collaboration with Jordan on their Out of the Mud collection. Eastside's iteration of the greatest sneaker ever ranks highly in our minds among the best AJ1 High collabs—golf or not—of all time.

Samba Golf Shoes

The favorite adidas sneaker of Cool Guys everywhere, the Samba was recently re-fit for golf, and the brand with the three stripes' latest colorway is so subtle and wearable it might be its best iteration yet.

Tech Response 2.0 Golf Shoes

Traxion cleats, a six-spike configuration, and a solid, sub-$100 golf shoe for anyone looking to get into the game or give their barking dogs a break.

Ultraboost Spikeless Golf Shoes

Adidas has got into a pretty wonderful habit of golf-ifying its most iconic silhouettes, and the latest to get the links treatment (spikeless, in this case) is the Ultraboost. The brand with the three stripes delivered its beloved bouncy shoe in three colorways for this iteration—our pick is the monochromatic Silver Pebble.

S2G Golf Shoes

For stormy and/or cold days on the course, Adidas makes a boot-like golf shoe that's no match for casual water.

Tour360 XT Shoes

Adidas' Primeknit series features its proprietary waterproof material, which is specially designed to enhance movement and provide cushioning for hours upon hours of play. And to make sure you have firm grip on the terrain: X-Traxion lugs.

Air Max 90 G Shoes

About as classic as it gets in terms of a classic sneaker silhouette golf-ified. There's not much difference here between the original and golf versions, making it a great course-to-function option.

Tiger Woods '13 Golf Shoes

The greatest golfer to ever live wouldn't put his name on a shoe that doesn't work and look good. Show up in these and give your playing partners the first-tee jitters

Fresh Foam Contend Shoes

A sportier option from the lifestyle shoe gods, in a colorway that's tailor-made for golf season and a cushioning system that'll have you suggesting you play an extra nine.

Breeze v2 Golf Shoes

Easygoing golf kicks perfect for an 18-hole walk from the folks who make some of the best walking shoes on the planet.

Spikeless Golf Shoes

Made of recycled material from Parley Ocean Plastic, these waterproof golf shoes, with Traxion outsoles, are perfect for post-rainfall play on any and every course.

Gel Ace Pro Golf Shoes

Asics is no stranger to high-level footwear, so of course the brand's golf offering leaves no question as to whether performance will be an issue here. Better yet, these bad boys are so light you'll be floating for 18 rather than walking.

Retro 6 G NRG Golf Shoes

MJ's German AJ 6 sports car served as the inspiration for the original shoe's design, which pays homage to the vibe of Los Angeles, host of the 2023 U.S. Open.

Pro/SLX BOA Golf Shoes

Advance your game with these sleek, performance-enhancing sneakers made by FootJoy. They're waterproof (and even come with a warranty to promise this), have 3D X-wing technology for increased stability, and are incredibly soft and breathable.

Golfkicks Golf Traction Kit for Sneakers

Ok—these aren't golf shoes, and that's exactly the point. The truth is, sometimes the best golf shoe—both stylishly and functionally—is your favorite pair of shoes with a little more grip (see, many entries above). Golfkicks created a soft-spike system that, for 35 bucks, and in a matter of 20 minutes, will turn any sneaker into a golf shoe.

We have tried them, and they work quite well. All you do is mark, glue, screw, and wait.

Why You Should Trust Us

We’re not going to say something is great unless it’s actually great. Every product in Esquire’s round-ups is carefully curated by our fashion and e-commerce teams.

When it comes to golf shoes—especially ones that emphasize comfort—you can rest assured that we’re hand-selecting styles that we’ve personally tested, tried, and loved, along with styles that the rest of our stylish colleagues here at Esquire endorse for their own wear. We’ve had to go through a lot of trial and error, and these comfortable golf shoes are simply the best.

Every pick on this list (and our other lists!) comes from years of wearing different things, seeing what we love and what we don’t, and going from there. No two tastes are the same, and no two men are the same. Your proverbial mileage may vary. But if you’re looking for the right place to start, with advice from folks who and care (possibly too much!) about this sort of stuff, this is the place to be.

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