The ifrothgolf review
Nike's spikeless take on its popular Air Zoom Infinity Tour. You get the same cushioned platform built around two Air Zoom units, but instead of replaceable cleats it rides on a moulded rubber outsole with a tour-derived lug pattern. The upper is a light, breathable mesh with leather overlays, wrapped in a waterproof skin, and it leans hard into the modern sneaker look rather than a traditional brogue.
What's great
Comfort is the headline. The Air Zoom cushioning gives a soft, springy step-in feel that makes walking a full round, or even 36 holes, genuinely easy, and there is a welcome bit of padding around the ankle. The spikeless sole means no clacking on car parks or clubhouse floors, and you can drive, play and grab a pint without swapping footwear. Waterproofing holds up well in wet grass, and the wider, truer fit fixes the cramped feel of the original Infinity Tour.
Worth knowing
Spikeless means spikeless, so on soft, sodden ground or steep wet slopes you will not get the bite that the cleated NEXT% version gives you, which is the trade-off for the convenience. The trainer styling is divisive and will not suit anyone after a classic leather look. It is also a chunky, sneaker-heavy shoe rather than a low, planted feel, and the Air Zoom units make the sole a bit fiddly to clean out. The energy-return claim is real but subtle, do not expect to feel a trampoline underfoot.
The verdict
If you walk most of your golf and value comfort and versatility over maximum wet-weather grip, this is one of the easiest spikeless shoes to recommend. Buy the cleated NEXT% instead if you play a lot of soft, hilly courses in British winter. For everyone else, it is a brilliant do-everything shoe, and it is usually heavily discounted from its 135 pound mark.
