Footwear Bliss: adidas’ Ultraboost Golf Shoes

I’m going to start this by disclosing something to you: I am a spiked shoe golfer. I just find that I have more confidence when I swing knowing that I’m “hooked” into the ground. That said, I cannot dispute that spikeless shoes have come a long way, and have always been the more comfortable option. And the adidas Ultraboost Golf Shoes may be the best to date.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Available in 5 different colorways, adidas’ newest spikeless shoes are focused around adidas’ proprietary cushioning system that has become famous in their running shoes—Ultraboost, a lightweight material that gives softer cushioning while also responsive. In other words, it’s athletic while also being comfortable.

Building on the Ultraboost foundation, the PRIMEKNIT upper adheres to the lightweight commitment, while also comfortably hugging your foot in water-resistant, breathable, microfiber-leather upper.

These materials come together and form a golf shoe that was made to be walked multiple rounds in. The lightweight, breathable materials make sure that your foot never gets tired out or cramps, which is perfect when the heat gets turned up and physical fatigue can settle in prematurely.

The Ultraboost golf’s design also makes sure it has range—the modern, sneaker design means that regardless what color option you go with, you can easily wear them on the course, at the range, or even in the office. Indeed, while the Lucid Lemon / Lucid Lemon / Core Black (pictured above) may be a little loud for a more conservative workplace, the Grey Two / Grey Two / Court Green (pictured below) could blend in at the BBQ or 19th hole.

With the summer heat, I’ve found myself wearing the Ultraboost nearly everywhere—to work, to the course, on the course, and then straight to the pool for a post-round drink and dip. My feet have stayed cool and comfortable, while also allowing me to play quality golf.

Indeed, I was impressed by how much stability and grip the spineless Ultraboost have while speed training. Despite digging deep to maximize every bit of clubspeed (sometimes into the mid/upper 120s), I didn’t slip or feel like I lost control over my footwork. In fact, the only thing that reduced the Ultraboost’s grip was something entirely outside its control—morning dew and rainstorms. But absent any moisture, I never found myself thinking “that wouldn’t have happened if I had something spiked on,” like the ZG23s (which are equally awesome).

 

 

 

 

 

 

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adidas’ Ultraboost Spikeless are the lightest, most comfortable golf shoes that I own right now. I could easily wear them in a variety of places—the office, a bar, the gym, golf course, driving range, etc.—and they’d make sure I was comfortable every step of the way. And with all the colorways, there actually is an Ultraboost for every setting and look.