Gear: FootJoy Tour X golf shoes
Price: $220 (laced), $250 (BOA)
Golfers are continually working to generate more speed and power. They want to hit the ball farther and create more power. To do that, they need a solid base and foundation for their swings. The new Footjoy Tour X golf shoes are designed to create that, with features built to provide traction, support and comfort.
To keep you firmly in place throughout your swing, FootJoy designed the Tour X with a thermoplastic polyurethane piece that wraps up from the sole, around the outside of the shoe and into the lacing system. The company calls it a PowerStrap, and it enhances lateral stability, so golfers sway less from side to side.
The Power Strap works with a lightweight outside that features nine cleated pods. They have been placed around the perimeter of the outsole and extend beyond the seam where the upper meets the midsole and outsole. That helps maximize stability and lock players into position.
Inside the Tour X, FootJoy added an OrthoLite Impressions FitBed made from a dual-density foam. It molds itself to the foot but maintains cushioning. For added comfort, the collar is made from a breathable material and the tongue has extra stretch.
The Tour X’s leather upper is waterproof, and the shoes come with a two-year waterproof warranty. While the standard Tour X has a lacing system, golfers can also opt for a version that features a BOA lacing system. It lets players turn a small dial on the side of the shoe to tighten the laces for a personalized fit, then pull the dial out to loosen the whole system completely.