True releases ‘Zero Drop’ OG Cush golf shoes

A unique zero-drop design, added cushioning, and breathable upper help to make this shoe more comfortable on and off the course.

True was founded in 2009 to make shoes that appeal to golfers who walk. From the start, the focus has been on comfort, fit and versatility. With the launch of its new OG Cush golf shoe, True has tried to take the best elements of its original design, enhance them, and add more cushioning without sacrificing the barefoot feel and stability that made True footwear appealing to many players.

The most unique feature about the OG Cush, and what separates True footwear from nearly every other brand’s offerings, is its zero drop platform. Zero drop means your heel and forefoot are at the same height above the ground. In traditional footwear, there is typically a difference in height between your heel and the forefoot, with your heel being slightly higher than your toe. This is called the “heel-to-toe drop.” Measured in millimeters, the larger the drop, the more your heels will be elevated above your toes. Advocates of zero-drop footwear note that these shoes put your feet in their natural position, promote less forward lean, engage the muscles in your feet and legs, and promote enhanced stability and balance.

For those reasons, zero-drop footwear is popular with rock climbers, weight lifters, and CrossFit athletes, but a better connection with the ground, more stability and less forward lean can be beneficial to golfers as well.

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True Linkswear OG Cush shoes
The OG Cush shoes position your heel and forefoot on the same level for added stability. (True Linkswear)

While the OG Cush is zero drop, it still features 6 millimeters of foam underfoot to enhance cushioning while you walk, but the foam adapts to the shape of each golfer’s foot over time instead of remaining stiff. The forefoot areas of the shoes are also designed to EEE width to allow plenty of room for your feet to spread out naturally as well.

The upper of the OG Cush is made from a highly-breathable, water-resistant mesh material. The spikeless OG Cush features an outsole that is covered with small T-shaped lugs that help to provide traction. The shoe relies on these traction elements, the zero-drop design and the wider toe box to provide golfers with stability instead of spikes. As an added benefit, the OG Cush can easily be worn off the course when you are not playing.

True Linkswear OG Cush shoes
The OG Cush is at home on the course and off. (True Linkswear)

The upper, mid-sole and outsole of OG Cush are not rigid. In fact, you can easily twist and bend the OG Cush with your hands, again, in keeping with the idea that golfers benefit from getting the muscles in their feet, ankles and legs more actively involved in the swing.

The OG Cush is available in five colorways in sizes from 7 to 15 for men and 5.5 to 11 for women for $175.

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FootJoy Quantum golf shoes

Without knowing anything about Quantum, simply looking at the shoe reveals one of its most significant features.

FootJoy established itself as a leading golf shoe brand by making classic-looking footwear for decades that both tour players and recreational golfers loved. There’s an excellent chance that if your dad played golf, he wore FootJoy shoes. Still, the footwear, apparel, and accessories arm of Acushnet, the parent company of Titleist, has also been making sporty, athletic-style golf shoes for several years, and the newest model, Quantum, is another example.

The spikeless Quantum ($169, sizes 7-15) is a blend of two shoes that FootJoy currently has in its line, the Pro/SLX and the Flex, but even without knowing anything about Quantum, simply looking at the shoe reveals one of its most significant features—cushioning.

Under the heel is a massive cushioning unit that’s soft enough to be pushed in by your thumb. FootJoy calls the foam used to make that midsole SofFOAM and claims it’s the softest foam the brand has ever used, so Quantum should provide a high level of cushioning and comfort as you walk the course.

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FootJoy Quantum golf shoes
Directional fins on the lateral and medial sides help the Quantum create more stability. (FootJoy)

Golfers will undoubtedly notice the sneaker-style look of the Quantum, which is similar to the Flex, but the outsole on the bottom of the shoe resembles a modified version of the outsole on the Pro/SLX. On the inner side of the forefoot on each shoe are traction elements that FootJoy calls “directional fins” that tilt inward, providing extra lateral support during your swing. On the outer portion are directional fins that tilt outward, again, to help lock your feet in position. The pattern is not as aggressive as the outsole on the Pro/SLX, but the tradeoff is that while the Quantum should provide good lateral support, it’s designed to be especially comfortable when you walk.

Quantum has also been made with a breathable mesh upper, a soft Ortholite footbed that will mold to your foot over time and a one-year waterproof warranty.

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Adidas Tour360 ’24 golf shoes

Adidas has updated its flagship spiked shoe for 2024 by adding more cushioning and stability.

Gear: Adidas Tour360 ’24 golf shoes
Price: $200
Specs: Waterproof leather shoes with seven replaceable spikes
Available: Feb. 29

Who It’s For: Serious golfers who want more cushioning and comfort from a shoe designed to provide elite levels of stability and traction.

The Skinny: Adidas has updated its flagship spiked shoe for 2024 by adding more cushioning and stability to a shoe that already had tour-level stability.

The Deep Dive: As golfers’ attitudes about footwear have evolved and changed over the last decade, Adidas has been making more and more shoes based on popular sneakers that also have golf-specific features. For example, the classic Stan Smith, the Samba and the iconic Superstars have all been released as golf shoes recently, including special-edition offerings. However, for serious golfers who demand tour-level stability and traction, Adidas has been offering the Tour360 for 19 years. For 2024, the Tour360 has been upgraded to deliver more cushioning and comfort without sacrificing the features that make it the shoe of choice for Collin Morikawa and several other elite players.

Adidas Tour360 24 shoes
Adidas Tour360 24 has seven replaceable spikes and a rigid outsole for extra traction and stability. (Adidas)

To help the Tour360 24 fit better, Adidas changed the insole and the sock liner and added a sleeve that is attached to the tongue so your foot stays wrapped in soft material as you walk over uneven ground, sand and dirt. The shoe’s last, which is a footwear term that relates to its overall shape and fit, has also been designed in both medium and wide width for men. (The women’s Tour 360 24 comes in medium only.)

Adidas has added a foam material it calls Jet Boost to the heel to provide cushioning. It is firmer than some other materials used in golf shoes, so it enhances stability. In the forefoot, Lightstrike, a softer cushioning material, helps to make walking more comfortable.

To enhance stability further, the three stripes designed into the side of the Tour360 24 wrap under your arch and have been integrated into the lacing system, so tying your shoes brings extra support. That area of the midsole floats above the outsole and a rigid plate that Adidas calls a Torsion Bridge. It is made from a thermoplastic polyurethane and helps to keep the seven replaceable spikes and the other traction elements locked to the ground as you swing.

Adidas Tour360 24 shoes
The updated BOA system allows golfers to make micro-adjustments to the fit of the Tour360 24 (Adidas)

The Tour360 24 is waterproof and is available with traditional laces and a ratcheting BOA system that allows golfers to turn a small dial on the side of the shoe to gently tighten the shoe before zipping up the top of the shoe and hiding the BOA wires.

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