The ifrothgolf review
Under Armour's premium spikeless golf shoe, sitting alongside the spiked Drive Pro in the same range. It pairs a hybrid TPU and rubber outsole with mapped traction lugs, a HOVR plus Charged Cushioning midsole for energy return, a Swing Support Strap for lateral lock-in, and a full waterproof membrane with a 1-year warranty. It comes in standard and wide fits and reads more like a chunky trainer than a traditional golf shoe.
What's great
The traction is the headline. The mapped lugs bite into turf far better than most spikeless shoes and hold up on slopes and damp ground, so you rarely feel the urge to reach for spikes. Comfort is the other big win: the HOVR midsole is soft enough to soak up a full walking round but supportive enough that your feet are not aching by the 16th, and the lock-in through the upper keeps your foot planted during the swing. It is properly waterproof, and the sleeker spikeless look means you can wear it from the car park to the bar without changing.
Worth knowing
It runs on the firm and structured side, so if you want a soft slipper-like feel out of the box you may be disappointed early on, and the wider toe-box styling does not suit everyone. The bolder colourways lean sporty rather than classic, which will put off traditionalists. Spikeless grip, however good here, still gives up a little to spikes in genuinely heavy winter mud, and stock and sizing can be patchy as the line gets refreshed, so wide fitters in particular may have to hunt for their size. At full RRP it is priced like a premium shoe, so it is best bought on offer.
The verdict
One of the better spikeless golf shoes going if grip and walking comfort matter to you, and a sensible pick for summer and firm-ground golf where you want a do-it-all shoe. Buy it on a deal rather than at full price, try the fit first if you can, and keep spikes in the bag for the soggiest months. For most golfers most of the year, this is plenty of shoe.
