Updated on November 9, 2026
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What is the best golf shoe in 2026? The FootJoy Pro/SL has received the most awards in this year's major tests, ahead of the Under Armour Drive Pro Clone and the adidas MC70. For spiked shoes, the Skechers Go Golf Blade Tour was voted No. 1 by MyGolfSpy; for a budget option, the Reebok Nano Golf. Here’s our roundup of the 19 best golf shoes of 2026, which you can filter by type and price.
Header photo: A golfer wearing white golf shoes on a fairway, at the moment of impact. 5598375, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.
The 19 Best Golf Shoes of 2026, Ranked
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| Rank | Shoe | Type | Price | Cited by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FootJoy Pro/SL MyGolfSpy: best spikeless shoe Check price on Amazon ↗ | Spikeless | 180 $ | ✓ 4 out of 4MyGolfSpy: best spikeless shoeToday's Golfer: most athletic GOLF.com: selected Golf Monthly: Editor's Choice |
| 2 | Under Armour Drive Pro Clone Today's Golfer: best overall Check price on Amazon ↗ | Spiked | 160 $ | ✓ 3 out of 4MyGolfSpy: runner-up spikeless (SL version), best for walkingToday's Golfer: best overall Golf Monthly: Editor's Choice |
| 3 | adidas MC70 MyGolfSpy: best-looking Check price on Amazon ↗ | Spikeless | 149,99 $ | ✓ 3 out of 4MyGolfSpy: best-lookingGOLF.com: selected Golf Monthly: Editor's Choice |
| 4 | Nike Victory Pro 4 MyGolfSpy: most stable spiked shoe Check price on Amazon ↗ | Spiked | 155 $ | ✓ 3 out of 4MyGolfSpy: most stable spiked shoeToday's Golfer: best for stability GOLF.com: selected |
| 5 | FootJoy Quantum Today’s Golfer: The Most Comfortable Check price on Amazon ↗ | Hybrid | 169,99 $ | ✓ 3 out of 4Today’s Golfer: The Most ComfortableGOLF.com: selected Golf Monthly: Among Its 12 Favorites |
| 6 | Sun Day Red Presidio MyGolfSpy: best low-profile shoe | Spikeless | 190 $ | ✓ 3 out of 4MyGolfSpy: best low-profile shoeToday's Golfer: most durable Golf Monthly: Editor's Choice |
| 7 | Payntr Eighty Seven SC Today's Golfer: best traction | Spiked | 220 $ | ✓ 3 out of 4Today's Golfer: best tractionGOLF.com: selected Golf Monthly: Among Its 12 Favorites |
| 8 | G/FORE G.112 Today's Golfer: best summer shoe Check price on Amazon ↗ | Hybrid | 225 $ | ✓ 3 out of 4Today's Golfer: best summer shoeGOLF.com: selected Golf Monthly: Editor's Choice |
| 9 | FootJoy Premiere Series Packard Today's Golfer: best traditional shoe Check price on Amazon ↗ | Spiked | 249,99 $ | ✓ 3 out of 4Today's Golfer: best traditional shoeGOLF.com: selected Golf Monthly: Editor's Choice |
| 10 | Skechers Go Golf Blade Tour MyGolfSpy: best spiked shoe Check price on Amazon ↗ | Spiked | — | ✓ 2 out of 4MyGolfSpy: best spiked shoeGolf Monthly: Editor's Choice |
| 11 | ECCO Biom C5 MyGolfSpy: Best for rainy conditions and wide feet Check price on Amazon ↗ | Spikeless | — | ✓ 3 out of 4MyGolfSpy: Best for rainy conditions and wide feetToday's Golfer: best waterproof shoe Golf Monthly: Editor's Choice |
| 12 | adidas Adipower 26 MyGolfSpy: best value spiked shoe Check price on Amazon ↗ | Spiked | 139,99 $ | ✓ 2 out of 4MyGolfSpy: best value spiked shoeGOLF.com: selected |
| 13 | Puma AP Avant 2.0 GOLF.com: selected Check price on Amazon ↗ | Spikeless | 160 $ | ✓ 2 out of 4GOLF.com: selectedGolf Monthly: Editor's Choice (Avant Tour) |
| 14 | Reebok Nano Golf MyGolfSpy: best value spikeless shoe Check price on Amazon ↗ | Spikeless | 130 $ | ✓ 1 out of 4MyGolfSpy: best value spikeless shoe |
| 15 | Skechers Go Golf Pure SI MyGolfSpy: joint runner-up, spikeless Check price on Amazon ↗ | Spikeless | 130 $ | ✓ 1 out of 4MyGolfSpy: joint runner-up, spikeless |
| 16 | adidas Tour360 Today's Golfer: best spiked shoe Check price on Amazon ↗ | Spiked | — | ✓ 1 out of 4Today's Golfer: best spiked shoe |
| 17 | True Linkswear OG3 Pro Today's Golfer: best spikeless shoe Check price on Amazon ↗ | Spikeless | — | ✓ 1 out of 4Today's Golfer: best spikeless shoe |
| 18 | G/FORE MG4+ Today's Golfer: best-looking Check price on Amazon ↗ | Spikeless | — | ✓ 1 out of 4Today's Golfer: best-looking |
| 19 | New Balance 997 SL Golf Monthly: Editor's Choice Check price on Amazon ↗ | Spikeless | — | ✓ 1 out of 4Golf Monthly: Editor's Choice |
Rank: Our summary of 4 guides from 2026 (see methodology). Price: U.S. retail price as reported by MyGolfSpy or, if unavailable, by GOLF.com or Golf Monthly; “—” if not published. Retrieved November 8, 2026.
The Best Golf Shoe for Every Need
Best Spikeless Golf Shoe: FootJoy Pro/SL
The FootJoy Pro/SL earned the highest score of every shoe MyGolfSpy tested in 2026 (98.5) and its Best Spikeless title. Today's Golfer rates it the most athletic shoe in its test, and Golf Monthly includes it among its Editor's Choice picks. It is the safest choice if you mostly play on dry ground and want a shoe you can also wear off the course.
Best Spiked Golf Shoe: Skechers Go Golf Blade Tour
The Skechers Go Golf Blade Tour got the highest score of the spiked shoes in MyGolfSpy's test (9.9 out of 10) and is also one of Golf Monthly's Editor's Choice picks. With spikes, it suits golfers who need maximum grip: winter golf, wet ground, hilly courses or a fast swing.
Best Waterproof Golf Shoe: ECCO Biom C5
The ECCO Biom C5 is Today's Golfer's best waterproof golf shoe, and MyGolfSpy recommends it for golfers who often play in the rain. Golf Monthly also lists it among its Editor's Choice picks. It is the shoe to pick for winter golf or early tee times in the dew.
Best Golf Shoe for Walking 18 Holes: Under Armour Drive Pro Clone SL
MyGolfSpy names the Under Armour Drive Pro Clone SL its best shoe for walking 18 holes and ranks it second among spikeless shoes (97.25). The spiked version is Today's Golfer's best golf shoe overall. If you carry your bag and walk a lot, this is the pair to try first.
Best Golf Shoe for Wide Feet: ECCO Biom C5
MyGolfSpy also recommends the ECCO Biom C5 for golfers with wide feet. It combines two rare strengths: waterproofing and a generous fit. Try it on at the end of the day, when your feet have swollen, to get the right size.
Best Budget Golf Shoe: Reebok Nano Golf
The Reebok Nano Golf is MyGolfSpy’s top pick for best value among spikeless shoes, priced at around $130 in the United States. Among spiked shoes, the best value in the same test is the adidas Adipower 26 ($139.99). That’s enough to get properly equipped without spending more than $150.
The Top 5 in Detail
1. FootJoy Pro/SL
- Strength: Highest score of every shoe MyGolfSpy tested in 2026 (98.5)
- Strength: The most athletic shoe for Today's Golfer
- Strength: Picked by all four guides in our roundup
- Weakness: Spikeless only: MyGolfSpy points to other models for soaked ground
Verdict: The spikeless benchmark, a buy-it-blind choice.
2. Under Armour Drive Pro Clone
- Strength: Today's Golfer's best golf shoe overall
- Strength: SL version: MyGolfSpy's runner-up spikeless shoe and its best for walking
- Strength: Golf Monthly Editor's Choice
- Weakness: Two versions (spiked and spikeless SL): check which one you are buying
Verdict: The most versatile shoe in the ranking, for walking and for swinging hard.
3. adidas MC70
- Strength: The best-looking shoe in MyGolfSpy's test
- Strength: Golf Monthly Editor's Choice
- Strength: Picked by GOLF.com
- Weakness: Recognized for its style rather than a performance score at MyGolfSpy
Verdict: The one to pick if looks matter as much as comfort.
4. Nike Victory Pro 4
- Strength: The most stable spiked shoe for MyGolfSpy
- Strength: Best for stability according to Today's Golfer
- Strength: Picked by GOLF.com
- Weakness: Spiked only, so less suited to walking off the course
Verdict: For fast swingers who want solid footing.
5. FootJoy Quantum
- Strength: The most comfortable shoe for Today's Golfer
- Strength: One of Golf Monthly's 12 favorites
- Strength: Picked by GOLF.com
- Weakness: Not included in MyGolfSpy's 2026 test
Verdict: FootJoy's comfort pick, for long days on the course.
How We Ranked the Golf Shoes
We cross-checked four 2026 guides: MyGolfSpy, Today's Golfer, GOLF.com and Golf Monthly. Each model receives one point for each guide that recommends it (half a point for a silver medal on Golf Digest’s Hot List), plus one point if it is ranked No. 1 overall or in its category by at least one guide. In the event of a tie, the lower-priced option takes precedence. We do not publish any made-up prices. This ranking is updated twice a year, in February and September, following the season’s new releases.
How to Choose Golf Shoes
With or without cleats?
Spiked shoes provide better traction in winter, on wet or sloped terrain, and for players with a powerful swing. Non-spiked models are more comfortable for walking 18 holes and can also be worn around town; they now dominate the tests.
Comfort and Stability
A good golf shoe keeps your foot stable during the swing—that’s MyGolfSpy’s top criterion. If you walk a lot, prioritize cushioning; if you have a fast swing, prioritize lateral stability.
Waterproofing
If you plan to play in the winter or early in the morning when it's dewy, check the waterproof warranty (often one or two years).
Fred's Take on Golf Shoes
I wear spikeless shoes ten months a year: they are more comfortable and grip enough on dry ground. I keep a spiked pair for winter and hilly courses. Try shoes on at the end of the day, when your feet have swollen.
Golf Shoes: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best golf shoe brand?
In our 2026 ranking, FootJoy has two models in the top 5 (Pro/SL at No. 1, Quantum at No. 5). Under Armour, adidas and Nike follow, then Skechers, MyGolfSpy's best spiked shoe.
What is the #1 shoe in golf?
The FootJoy Pro/SL, with the highest score of the year at MyGolfSpy (98.5), ahead of the Under Armour Drive Pro Clone, Today's Golfer's best golf shoe overall.
How do I choose golf shoes?
Spikeless for comfort and walking on dry ground, spiked for winter, rain and slopes. Check the waterproofing and try the pair on at the end of the day.
What is the most comfortable golf shoe?
Today's Golfer rates the FootJoy Quantum as the most comfortable. For walking 18 holes, MyGolfSpy recommends the Under Armour Drive Pro Clone SL.
Do you need spikes to play golf?
No: spikeless shoes grip well enough on dry ground and are more comfortable. Spikes are still useful in winter, in the rain and on slopes.