The ifrothgolf review
FootJoy's everyday spikeless workhorse. It is the lighter, more flexible end of the FootJoy range, built around a breathable mesh upper, a StratoLite EVA midsole and the VersaTrax spikeless outsole. The pitch is simple: a golf shoe comfortable enough to walk 18 in, casual enough to wear to the clubhouse and back to the car without changing.
What's great
Comfort straight out of the box is the headline. It is genuinely light, the cushioning soaks up a long walk, and the Flex Last gives a roomy forefoot with a snug heel so it stays put without pinching. The spikeless VersaTrax outsole grips well enough for smooth swingers and is happy on grass, paths and the clubhouse floor, so it doubles as a trainer. At around 90 quid it sits in a sensible price bracket for a name you can trust.
Worth knowing
The big one: the standard Flex is water-resistant, not waterproof. Get caught in a proper downpour or play through heavy morning dew and your socks will know about it. If you want the waterproof warranty you need the Flex XP, which is a different shoe. Traction is good rather than exceptional, so aggressive swingers and anyone playing in sloppy winter conditions will want something grippier. The mesh also scuffs and grubs up faster than a leather shoe.
The verdict
A cracking value spikeless for dry-weather rounds and walkers who value comfort over bombproof traction. Just go in clear-eyed that it is not a wet-weather shoe. If you mostly play in summer or fair conditions it is an easy recommendation. If you play year-round in the UK damp, spend up to the waterproof XP or look elsewhere.
