The ifrothgolf review
FootJoy's flagship knit-upper spiked shoe, built around a stretchy ControlKNIT upper, a StratoFOAM midsole and replaceable Pulsar LP soft spikes. It is the comfort-and-traction all-rounder in the range, pitched at the player who walks 18 and wants a shoe that feels broken in from the first tee.
What's great
The fit is the headline. The knit upper and TruFIT heel wrap your foot so it feels like a thick sock with a sole bolted on, and there is almost no break-in period. Grip from the six Pulsar cleats is genuinely confidence-inspiring through the swing, even on wet slopes, and the StratoFOAM has enough bounce that your feet are not aching by the back nine. Waterproofing holds up to a soggy round and the coated upper wipes clean rather than soaking up mud.
Worth knowing
The knit upper runs warm in summer and the stretch means less lateral lockdown than a leather shoe if you have a wide, high-volume foot, so try the wide fitting if you are between sizes. The spikes feel cheap and plasticky out of the box, and being a spiked shoe you will want spike-friendly surfaces. The waterproof warranty is only a year, shorter than some rivals, and at around 159 pounds it is not cheap for what is still a fabric-upper shoe.
The verdict
If you walk your golf and prioritise comfort and grip over a structured, traditional look, the HyperFlex is one of the easiest shoes to recommend. Just size up to the wide if your feet are broad, and accept the spikes need the right surfaces.
