2022 Spikeless Golf Shoes

The trend continues. Spikeless shoes are taking over the market.

In 2022, we tested 39 different pairs of spikeless shoes compared to 15 in the spiked category. The numbers speak for themselves.

We have seen a lot of options within the category: tennis shoe look, knit material, everyday look, classic style … You name it, we tested it.

Many professional golfers have transitioned from spiked to spikeless, seeking the comfort of walking 18 holes a day without losing traction. The tough part with the number of shoes on the market is knowing which ones are the best for you. Any of our top 15 shoes are well worth your consideration.

WINNER – PAYNTR 002X

If you’re looking for the new Best Spikeless Golf Shoes for the 2022 season, look no further than the PAYNTR 002X. Its consistent overall performance across most categories earned it the No. 1 spot. Compared to its siblings, the 002X has softer leather that molds to your foot instantly.

• 7th in stability
• 1st in comfort
• 3rd in elements
• 1st in traction

Spikeless Shoe Features That Matter

Comfort

Like any footwear—heck, any apparel, for that matter—the most significant factor is proper sizing. Many brands offer half sizes and multiple widths along with various support features. Don’t get seduced by appearance or brand name. With plenty of choices available, you are sure to find the combination of comfort and style you’re looking for.

If you want the most comfortable shoe, try the PAYNTR 002X. Other shoes that rival the 002X’s comfort are the New Balance Fresh Foam Pace SL and the Under Armour HOVR Forge RC SL.

Traction

This has been the proverbial millstone around spikeless shoes from their inception. True or not, the perception is that spikeless shoes do not offer significant traction. And while that’s generally accurate in wet conditions, the best spikeless golf shoes for 2022 maintain their grip even when the course is soft.

If all-weather traction is your main concern, try the PAYNTR 002X.

Stability

Spikeless designs tend to be less stable than traditional spiked shoes. It’s not unintentional, as the purpose of early spikeless shoes was to allow more freedom of movement as well as increased comfort. That being said, while the ideal level of stability varies among golfers, a shoe should never be so unstable that your foot spills over the edge of the footbed.

As spikeless shoes have grown in popularity, the need to marry the lifestyle design of spikeless shoes with more traditional shoe elements has emerged. As a result, we’re seeing more options designed around greater stability. In doing so, you often lose a bit of the casual gym-shoe look. It’s a small price to pay for the best spikeless golf shoe options that offer the stability of a traditional golf shoe.

Golfers seeking the ultimate in stability should consider the FootJoy Fuel. The Under Armour HOVR Drive SL is also an excellent choice.

BEST SPIKELESS SHOES 2022 - FEATURES

	Product	Colors	Sizing	Width	Real Life Fit
	adidas CodeChaos 21 Check Price	3	7-14	Medium	1/2 size big
	adidas RebelCross Check Price	3	7-15	Medium	1/2 size big
	adidas Flopshot Check Price	4	7-13	Medium	1/2 size big
	adidas S2G SL Check Price	7	7-15	Medium	1/2 size big
	Asics Gel-Course Ace Check Price	3	7-13	Medium	True to Size
	Athalonz EnVe Golf Check Price	3	5-14	Wide	True to Size
	Callaway Coronado v2 SL Check Price	3	8-14	M/W	True to Size
	Cuater MoneyMaker Check Price	4	8-13	Medium	1/2 Size Big
	Ecco Biom H4 Check Price	5	9-13.5	Wide	1/2 Size Big
	Ecco S-Hybrid Check Price	3	9-13.5	Wide	1/2 size big
	FootJoy DryJoys Premiere Field Check Price	4	7-15	N/M/W/EW	1/2 size big
	FootJoy Pro S/L Carbon Check Price	4	7-15	N/M/W/EW	1/2 size big
	FootJoy Pro S/L Check Price	3	7-15	N/M/W/EW	1/2 size big
	FootJoy Fuel Check Price	4	7-15	N/M/W/EW	1/2 size big
	GFore MG4 Plus Check Price	4	7-14	Medium	True to Size
	Inesis WW500 Check Price	4	7-14	Medium	True to Size
	Johnston & Murphy H2 Luxe Hybrid Check Price	5	8-13	M/W	True to Size
	Johnston & Murphy H2 Sport Hybrid Check Price	2	8-13	M/W	True to Size
	Jordan ADG 3 Check Price	4	7-15	Medium	True to Size
	New Balance Fresh Foam X Defender SL Check Price	2	8-16	M/W/EW	True to Size
	New Balance Fresh Foam PaceSL Check Price	2	8-16	M/W/EW	True to Size
	New Balance Fresh Foam Contend Check Price	2	8-16	M/W/EW	True to Size
	Payntr 002X Check Price	2	6-13	Medium	True to Size
	Payntr 003X Check Price	2	7-13	Medium	True to Size
	Payntr 001F Check Price	3	8-13	Medium	True to Size
	Puma ProAdapt ALPHACAT Check Price	4	7-15	M/W	True to Size
	Puma Ignite Fasten8 Check Price	7	7-14	M/W	1/2 size big
	Skechers Go Golf Max 2 Check Price	3	6.5-16	Medium	True to Size
	Skechers Go Golf Elite 5 - Range Check Price	2	6.5-16	Medium	True to Size
	Skechers Drive 5 Check Price	3	6.5-16	Medium	True to Size
	Tomo Alpha Check Price	2	8-13	Medium	True to Size
	True Linkswear Lux Pro Check Price	3	7-15	Medium	True to Size
	True Linkswear Lux Sport Check Price	3	8-15	Medium	True to Size
	Under Armour HOVR Drive SL Check Price	3	7-15	Narrow	True to Size
	Under Armour HOVR Forge RC SL Check Price	3	7-15	Medium	True to Size
	Under Armour HOVR Tour SL Check Price	2	7-15	Medium	1/2 size big
	Under Armour Charged Curry SL Check Price	2	7-15	Medium	True to Size

More Tips

• Not everyone needs a ton of stability in a golf shoe. Try different shoe designs to determine what level of stability works best for you.
• If you want or need maximum stability, look for designs with “cage technology” in the mid-foot section. It’s common in traditional spiked shoes but companies have begun adding stability-enhancing components to their spikeless designs.
• Depending on the manufacturer, sizes can vary. If you can’t try them on, check the company’s sizing sheet to ensure you get the size you need.
• Whether you choose spiked or spikeless, have your foot measured to ensure you’re buying the proper size.
• To play your best, you need to be grounded. A shoe that doesn’t provide proper traction is going to cost you strokes.
• In general, spikeless shoes are easier on turf than the more aggressively spiked shoes. If you want your superintendent and the golfers that follow you to love you, go spikeless.

BEST SPIKELESS SHOE 2022 - RESULTS

	Product	Stability	Comfort	Elements	Traction	Total
	Payntr 002X Check Price	7th	1st	3rd	1st	95
	FootJoy DryJoys Premiere Field Check Price	2nd	10th	11th	19th	93.5
	Payntr 003X Check Price	11th	3rd	11th	1st	93
	FootJoy Fuel Check Price	3rd	14th	3rd	14th	92.5
	Skechers Go Golf Max 2 Check Price	14th	2nd	3rd	14th	92
	Ecco Biom H4 Check Price	7th	14th	1st	26th	91.5
	New Balance Fresh Foam X Defender SL Check Price	3rd	22nd	21st	14th	91
	Payntr 001F Check Price	21st	3rd	11th	5th	91
	Puma ProAdapt ALPHACAT Check Price	6th	10th	21st	19th	91
	Under Armour HOVR Drive SL Check Price	3rd	24th	11th	5th	91
	adidas RebelCross Check Price	7th	10th	3rd	30th	90.5
	FootJoy Pro S/L Carbon Check Price	7th	34th	3rd	5th	90.5
	Ecco S-Hybrid Check Price	21st	22nd	1st	19th	89.5
	New Balance Fresh Foam PaceSL Check Price	14th	3rd	32nd	5th	89
	adidas Flopshot Check Price	25th	14th	3rd	19th	88.5
	adidas S2G SL Check Price	14th	14th	27th	19th	88
	Cuater MoneyMaker Check Price	14th	29th	21st	5th	88
	Under Armour HOVR Forge RC SL Check Price	31st	3rd	21st	5th	88
	adidas CodeChaos 21 Check Price	14th	22nd	27th	19th	87.5
	FootJoy Pro S/L Check Price	13th	35th	3rd	5th	87.5
	Skechers Go Golf Elite 5 - Range Check Price	24th	3rd	17th	30th	87.5
	Callaway Coronado v2 SL Check Price	14th	10th	27th	30th	87
	GFore MG4 Plus Check Price	26th	27th	11th	14th	87
	Inesis WW500 Check Price	33rd	3rd	31st	1st	87
	Puma Ignite Fasten8 Check Price	21st	14th	27th	35th	86.5
	Asics Gel-Course Ace Check Price	26th	21st	17th	19th	86
	Skechers Drive 5 Check Price	26th	14th	17th	29th	85
	Johnston & Murphy H2 Luxe Hybrid Check Price	14th	29th	11th	35th	85
	New Balance Fresh Foam Contend Check Price	31st	3rd	37th	26th	84.5
	Under Armour HOVR Tour SL Check Price	35th	14th	32nd	5th	84
	Jordan ADG 3 Check Price	33rd	22nd	21st	30th	83.5
	Johnston & Murphy H2 Sport Hybrid Check Price	26th	29th	32nd	37th	81
	Under Armour Charged Curry SL Check Price	36th	14th	39th	5th	81
	Athalonz EnVe Golf Check Price	26th	36th	32nd	34th	80
	True Linkswear Lux Pro Check Price	36th	35th	21st	14th	80
	True Linkswear Lux Sport Check Price	37th	29th	37th	26th	78
	Tomo Alpha Check Price	37th	27th	32nd	37th	77

Best Spikeless Golf Shoes of 2022 – FAQ

Q: How much should I spend on a shoe? 

A: While it’s possible to find a well-designed, fully featured golf shoe for around $80, the majority of top performers sell for around $150. Golfers who play just a few times a year may be able to find a suitable option for less. Never skimp on comfort to save a buck.

Q: Do professional golfers wear spikeless shoes? 

A: Yes. More and more professionals are wearing spikeless shoes but many pros wear metal and rubber spike combos.

Q: What is the main feature to look for in a spikeless shoe?

A: Comfort is by far the most important factor, followed by traction. Stability is also an important consideration but different golfers require different levels of stability. Only after you have those three considerations covered should style factor into the decision.

Q: Is BOA/DISC technology better than laces?

A: Use of BOA and DISC technology is less prevalent in spikeless designs. Some golfers prefer modern closure systems to traditional laces but it’s certainly not a universal preference. Users of BOA and DISC report a tendency for their shoes to loosen throughout a round. Although it’s not a big deal to re-tighten, who wants to worry about it? Also consider that if a shoelace breaks, it’s easily replaceable whereas warranty replacements for other closure systems can take some time.