PUMA Elevates Flagship Spikeless Shoe Line With New Stability Enhancing Tech
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PUMA Elevates Flagship Spikeless Shoe Line With New Stability Enhancing Tech

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PUMA Elevates Flagship Spikeless Shoe Line With New Stability Enhancing Tech

If you’re anything like me, when you heard the news of Max Homa signing with COBRA PUMA Golf, your first thought wasn’t “What clubs will he play?”, it was “What shoes will he wear?”

Just me? Yeah, I’m a little weird. But just as PUMA seems to bolster their PGA Tour stable, they’ve put in some work to bolster their spikeless shoe offerings with the addition of the all-new IGNITE ELEVATE 2 and IGNITE ELEVATE X.

You’ve heard some of this story before. Both shoes rely on PUMA’s decently comfortable IGNITE foam for underfoot cushion and energy return. The new tech story this year, though, has to do with stability in the form of what PUMA is calling the FLOATPLATE. Basically it’s a new shank plate designed to give the shoes more stability.

WTF is a shank plate?

You’re probably wondering what the big deal is about this shank plate. No, it won’t stab you and, no, you can’t eat off it. Commonly found in basketball shoes (and starting to become commonplace in some more sporty-style golf shoes), a shank plate is rigid material in the midfoot area to keep a shoe from twisting.

In short, a shank plate adds to the overall stability of a shoe through torsional rigidity. They’re often made from TPU or even carbon fiber. I’m not exactly sure on the materials in this case but it looks to be your standard TPU (you can see it through two little windows in the sole of the shoe).

Two pairs, two styles

Outside of the new FLOATPLATE, both shoes feature similar setups: full-length IGNITE foam cushioning, engineered mesh uppers and TPU layers for waterproofing. Each pair is rounded out with a carbon-rubber spikeless outsole with more than 100 lugs.

The difference in the two comes in styling. The IGNITE ELEVATE 2 is more traditional while the IGNITE ELEVATE X has a more outdoorsy look and feel with more minimalist branding. The ELEVATE 2 also features PUMA’s TPU PWRSADDLE that aids in lockdown as you choke down on the laces.

While I’ve yet to test either pair, I’m optimistic about the performance upgrades made here. The spikeless shoe category is often short on stability and the new PUMA IGNITE ELVEATE offerings more than fit the bill as performance spikeless golf shoes.

You can shop both pairs now at PUMA.

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Connor is MyGolfSpy's resident sneakerhead who believes that golf is more enjoyable with a fresh pair of kicks. When he isn't scrolling Twitter to find his next golf shoe purchase, you can find him at the piano or trying a new dessert place with his wife. #Lefty

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      mackdaddy9

      1 month ago

      I love the looks of Puma golf shoes but they never fit my feet right. They always had the 10.5 at euro size 45 and the 10 at 43. They just didn’t fit. I really like the looks of the Ignite Elevate X so I checked the sizing and now it is a 44 euro for the 10.5 and I may just have to buy some.

      Reply

      Ray

      1 month ago

      Buget shoes do not cost $130-$140. Not a great price in my view. Maybe a mid level shoe.

      Reply

      Dave

      1 month ago

      What I want is a spiked golf shoe that is super comfortable and NOT waterproofed. I want breathability during hot summer months.

      Reply

      Rich

      1 month ago

      Adidas Tech Response 3.0 spiked shoes. Spiked, but no waterproofing. They’re also pretty cheap, and I’ve had good luck with them for golf trips where I don’t want to chance it with spikeless shoes.

      Reply

      ChuckZ

      1 month ago

      Sorry, have to stay with my tried and true to my guarenteed size everytime since I started playing in 1985. Years of research and backed by great customer service. It has will always be FootJoy. I sure Puma it is a good shoe, but have to stay with a great shoe. With respect.

      Reply

      Jonah Mytro

      1 month ago

      I am a fan – may have to add a 7th pair of golf shoes to the collection for 2025

      Reply

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