Leather spikeless golf shoes?

[JMooreTX]

Are there any spikeless golf shoes that are actual leather anymore?  I have been to all the big box stores looking for new shoes and everything seems to be this TPU plastic garbage. I know they want to make them waterproof, but I refuse to wear them. Was hoping to try on some GFore but even those were the same material.

FWIW, I wear Ecco Biom 4 (I think).  They are leather.  Was wanting something different.

[Donn lost in San Diego]

Cole Haan.  or is it Hahn.  Ecco from Germany.

[Rob Person]

1 hour ago, JMooreTX said:

Are there any spikeless golf shoes that are actual leather anymore?  I have been to all the big box stores looking for new shoes and everything seems to be this TPU plastic garbage. I know they want to make them waterproof, but I refuse to wear them. Was hoping to try on some GFore but even those were the same material.

FWIW, I wear Ecco Biom 4 (I think).  They are leather.  Was wanting something different.

Pricey but leather,  duca del cosma shoes have an all leather lineup of spikeless shoes

Fj Stratos are all leather spikless too

[JMooreTX]

36 minutes ago, Rob Person said:

Pricey but leather,  duca del cosma shoes have an all leather lineup of spikeless shoes

Fj Stratos are all leather spikless too

Both look nice!  The Stratos are on sale for $99 as well.  Do the FJ run narrow?  True to fit?  I generally need a wide

https://www.footjoy.com/sale/previous-season-shoes/stratos/002STR.html?dwvar_002STR_color=50072

Edited September 16 by JMooreTX

[Off Map Oscar]

1 hour ago, JMooreTX said:

Both look nice!  The Stratos are on sale for $99 as well.  Do the FJ run narrow?  True to fit?  I generally need a wide

https://www.footjoy.com/sale/previous-season-shoes/stratos/002STR.html?dwvar_002STR_color=50072

FJ is hard. I just tried on new shoes and I tried a few different FJ some were too narrow others just right. No experience with the one your referencing. 

[JMooreTX]

I ordered the FJ Stratos. The person on chat said they tend to run wider, so I'm giving them a shot. They should be here today.  Will post a quick review when they land.  

[JMooreTX]

I'm sending them back.  The heel slips a lot and they don't fit me well.  A little too much bulk.

 

And they sort of look like old man New Balance

[Rob Person]

8 hours ago, JMooreTX said:

I'm sending them back.  The heel slips a lot and they don't fit me well.  A little too much bulk.

 

And they sort of look like old man New Balance

Ugh, sorry they didn't work out.  Any other leads?

[Rob Person]

8 hours ago, JMooreTX said:

I'm sending them back.  The heel slips a lot and they don't fit me well.  A little too much bulk.

 

And they sort of look like old man New Balance

Ugh, sorry they didn't work out.  Any other leads?

https://ducadelcosma.us/search?q=leather&options[prefix]=last

https://www.golfgalaxy.com/p/callaway-mens-monterey-sl-golf-shoes-23cwymmntrysl2whtgsh/23cwymmntrysl2whtgsh

https://olukai.com/products/waialae-mens-leather-golf-shoes-white

The new Ecco shoes keep coming up in searches too. Cool color combos. Also Callaway shoes too., but they are synthetic leather 

[JMooreTX]

45 minutes ago, Rob Person said:

Ugh, sorry they didn't work out.  Any other leads?

https://ducadelcosma.us/search?q=leather&options[prefix]=last

https://www.golfgalaxy.com/p/callaway-mens-monterey-sl-golf-shoes-23cwymmntrysl2whtgsh/23cwymmntrysl2whtgsh

https://olukai.com/products/waialae-mens-leather-golf-shoes-white

The new Ecco shoes keep coming up in searches too. Cool color combos. Also Callaway shoes too., but they are synthetic leather 

I have been looking at Asics Gel Kayano Ace or the Gel-Ace Pro. 

I wish Mizuno sold shoes in the US.  Mizuno always fit me well 

[JimMLINY]

Another route to go.

Men's Golf Shoes | Johnston & Murphy (johnstonmurphy.com)

[JMooreTX]

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Another route to go.

Men's Golf Shoes | Johnston & Murphy (johnstonmurphy.com)

Def in the running.  

[JMooreTX]

:heavybreathing: 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/394174233661?_skw=MIZUNO+Golf+Shoes+WAVE+HAZARD+PRO+BOA+WIDE&epid=2333196835&itmmeta=01J883VRZT3SQT8S17KRNQRTCC&hash=item5bc69d7c3d:g:Od8AAOSwD29i2tHk&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAABAHoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKmhbcGRKSx4eSCrvd7H83cRLG1I9o08FE9J%2FrYLZ1uHJcYrM4ivGlA%2B6iXtIl8Tfhv5uW4JyOLyUoqK3tteN8v2rg0vXxqxkqXBiGxYFi0Ldwqf%2B2x%2FK2P4OR22Bz8AFXT75zAxhB7hiAiLRbQrqJZDOYmJYkdNlHs4yZrACLu%2B8IQjFrNxBu7VJ3N1LlfWXET69BYFhUvidBCqXC63zhR%2F45xliMrCLANb3mIALdJs3Io45R3ILdnW9eytsu8X%2B%2BOQg8Nm5Jqff2wSVphGEebES62BMH3mz%2BnJC4kKDpwZjZg3EUGj2r71nWCErDixaag%3D|tkp%3ABFBMgJDvg8Jk

 

[JMooreTX]

Update:

Getting closer.  Ordered a few pair of Asics Gel Kayano Ace in size 12.  Regular and wide.  The wide are the best fit but they run big, so back they go for an 11.5 wide.  These have the TPU mesh material upper but they are not as plastic-y feeling as the others I've tried. Its soft and flexible.  

https://www.golfgalaxy.com/p/asics-mens-gel-kayano-ace-2-golf-shoes-23asimkync2grynnlapa/23asimkync2grynnlapa

[rkj427]

FootJoy Pro Carbon/SLX

 

[JuanGarcia]

I feel your pain! It seems like finding real leather spikeless golf shoes is getting tougher. Have you checked out FootJoy’s Pro/SL line? They still offer leather options that are durable and comfortable. I’ve also seen some leather options from Ecco, like the Biom Hybrid, if you’re open to sticking with them. G/Fore is nice, but yeah, a lot of brands are leaning towards synthetic materials now.

[downlowkey]

On 9/19/2024 at 11:11 PM, JMooreTX said:

A little too much bulk.

Surprised no one has recommended TRUE Linkswear. I’m primarily a walker and have worn them almost exclusively for the past 15 years.

All of their models are spikeless, very lightweight and have ‘natural’ to ‘extra wide’ toe box depending on the model. The FS Tour and Lux Tour are both full leather upper with 6mm heel drop. The OG Tour is also leather with 0mm heel drop (minimalist style - not for everyone). All of those models also come with a 2-year waterproof warranty (always backed it up for me and often with an updated model).

In the higher price point tier, but TRUE has seasonal sales and their discounted ‘second chance’ inventory is legit like new. Shoe preference is a nuanced subject, but IMO, the models linked above check all your boxes. They also offer a 30-day trial (doesn’t include ‘second chance’ stock). You put them into play and return them if you’re not completely satisfied ($15 return fee - limit one per calendar year).

Edited September 27 by downlowkey