2021 Women’s Spikeless Shoe Buyer’s Guide

Are you a woman golfer who wants the best-performing shoe to help your game? In 2021, we have tested the best shoes on the market to narrow down your choices and get you playing your best golf.

In past years, most OEMs focussed too much on making the shoe look feminine, leaving performance by the wayside. However, the penny seems to have dropped in 2021 with the OEMs starting to put a premium on performance.

No matter what your priorities are, this article will direct you to the best shoe for your game and hopefully make 2021 your best year yet.

WINNER – adidas EQT SL

If you’re looking for a new spikeless golf shoe for the 2021 season, look no further than the adidas EQT SL. Its consistent overall performance across most categories earned it the No. 1 spot. Its Boost technology allows for great comfort and instant reaction to your swing.

• 4th in stability
• 5th in comfort
• 11th in elements
• 2nd in traction

Women’s Spikeless Shoes: 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 New Balance Fresh Foam Links SL. You can also find top quality comfort in the Skechers GO GOLF Pivot Tropics and the adidas Crossknit DPR.

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 women’s spikeless shoes for 2021 maintain their grip even when the course is soft.

If all-weather traction is your main concern, try the adidas Tour 360 XT-SL or the adidas EQT SL.

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 women’s spikeless shoes have grown in popularity, we’re seeing more options designed around greater stability. In doing so, you often lose a bit of the “fashion” look. It’s a small price to pay for spikeless options that offer the stability of a traditional golf shoe.

Golfers seeking the ultimate in stability should consider the NIKE Air Zoom Infinity Tour and Inesis Winter Boot.

THE BEST WOMENS SPIKELESS SHOES 2021 - FEATURES

	Product	Colors	Sizing	Width	Real Life Fit
	Adidas Crossknit DPR Check Price	4	5-11	Medium	True To Size
	Adidas EQT SL Check Price	2	5-11	Medium	True To Size
	Adidas Tour 360 XT-SL Check Price	1	5-11	Medium	True To Size
	Adidas W Response Bounce 2 Check Price	2	5-11	Medium	True To Size
	Asics Gel-Course Ace Check Price	2	5-11	Medium	1/2 Size Big
	Asics Gel-Course Glide Check Price	3	6-10	Medium	1/2 Size Big
	Duca Del Cosma Kubana Check Price	6	6-10	Medium	1 Size Small
	Duca Del Cosma Marquessa Check Price	2	6-10	Medium	1 Size Small
	Ecco Cool Pro Check Price	3	5-11.5	Wide	1/2 Size Big
	Ecco Golf Tray Check Price	4	5-11.5	Wide	1/2 Size Big
	FootJoy Pro SL Check Price	4	5-11	M/W	1/2 Size Small
	FootJoy Sport Retro Check Price	4	5-11	M/W	1/2 Size Small
	GFore GrosGrain Stud Cap Toe Glvntr Check Price	1	5-11	Narrow	1 Size Small
	GFore MG4.1 Check Price	1	5-11	Medium	1/2 Size Small
	Inesis Dry Grip Check Price	3	5.5-9.5	Medium	True To Size
	Inesis Waterproof Check Price	3	5.5-9.5	Medium	True To Size
	Inesis Winter Boot Check Price	1	5.5-9.5	Medium	True To Size
	New Balance Fresh Foam Breathe Check Price	1	6-10	M/W	True To Size
	New Balance Fresh Foam Links SL Check Price	1	6-11	M/W	True To Size
	Nike Air Zoom Infinity Tour Check Price	3	5-17.5	Medium	1/2 Size Small
	Nike Roshe G Check Price	6	5-12	Medium	1/2 Size Small
	Puma Fusion Slip-On Check Price	3	6-11	Wide	True To Size
	Puma Ignite Fasten8 Check Price	4	5.5-12	Medium	True To Size
	Puma Laguna Sport Check Price	9	5.5-12	Medium	True To Size
	Puma RS-G Check Price	3	5.5-12	Medium	1/2 Size Small
	Puma Tustin Check Price	4	5.5-12	Medium	True To Size
	Skechers Go Golf Elite 3 Check Price	2	5.5-11	Medium	True To Size
	Skechers Go Golf Pivot Tropics Check Price	1	6-10	Medium	True To Size
	Under Armour Charged Breathe SL Check Price	2	5-10	Medium	1/2 Size Small

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 find that 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 women’s 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 who follow you to love you, go spikeless.

THE BEST WOMEN'S SPIKELESS SHOES 2021 - RESULTS

	Product	Stability	Comfort	Elements	Traction	Total
	Adidas EQT SL Check Price	4th	5th	5th	2nd	93.5
	Adidas Tour 360 XT-SL Check Price	5th	10th	4th	1st	91.5
	Inesis Waterproof Check Price	5th	5th	5th	3rd	89
	Skechers Go Golf Pivot Tropics Check Price	9th	2nd	5th	3rd	89
	Puma RS-G Check Price	2nd	20th	1st	17th	87
	Asics Gel-Course Ace Check Price	14th	5th	15th	14th	86.5
	Adidas W Response Bounce 2 Check Price	14th	10th	15th	10th	86
	New Balance Fresh Foam Links SL Check Price	18th	1st	21st	3rd	86
	Skechers Go Golf Elite 3 Check Price	5th	5th	5th	17th	85
	Adidas Crossknit DPR Check Price	24th	2nd	23rd	3rd	83.5
	Asics Gel-Course Glide Check Price	9th	5th	25th	3rd	83.5
	Puma Ignite Fasten8 Check Price	9th	17th	12th	10th	83
	Inesis Dry Grip Check Price	9th	4th	25th	3rd	82.5
	Under Armour Charged Breathe SL Check Price	14th	19th	5th	10th	82.5
	Ecco Golf Tray Check Price	18th	15th	12th	21st	81.5
	Ecco Cool Pro Check Price	13th	16th	1st	21st	81
	Inesis Winter Boot Check Price	2nd	22nd	1st	14th	80
	FootJoy Pro SL Check Price	5th	22nd	5th	17th	77
	GFore MG4.1 Check Price	25th	10th	23rd	26th	75.5
	New Balance Fresh Foam Breathe Check Price	27th	13th	18th	24th	75.5
	Puma Tustin Check Price	21st	24th	5th	14th	75
	Nike Air Zoom Infinity Tour Check Price	1st	29th	11th	29th	74
	Puma Fusion Slip-On Check Price	29th	13th	25th	24th	73.5
	GFore GrosGrain Stud Cap Toe Glvntr Check Price	21st	24th	12th	10th	73
	Puma Laguna Sport Check Price	27th	17th	25th	3rd	73
	Nike Roshe G Check Price	21st	24th	18th	17th	71
	FootJoy Sport Retro Check Price	25th	20th	22nd	28th	70.5
	Duca Del Cosma Kubana Check Price	18th	27th	18th	21st	65.5
	Duca Del Cosma Marquessa Check Price	14th	27th	29th	27th	59

Best Women’s Spikeless Shoes of 2021 – 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: What is the main feature I should look for when buying 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.