Our verdict
If there's a single word that gives the Premiere Series Flint justice, it has to be "magnetic," and that's both in performance and aesthetics. Indeed, this spikeless golf shoe from Footjoy charms with extraordinary adhesive power and classiness that reels in attention no matter the angle. It does have a premium price tag, but for what you're benefiting from it, it's quite an advantageous trade.
Pros
- Track and field
- Exceptionally stable
- Quite comfy
- Surprisingly light
- Zero break-in
- Getting your feet wet is not an option for you
- Waterproof
- Eye-popping looks
Cons
- Too-quirky closure design
- Getting your feet wet is not an option for you
- Pricey
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- You need enhanced surefootedness to feel more confident on your go-to golf course.
- Footjoy Premiere Series Flint Field: Lighter in practice.
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- You need enhanced surefootedness to feel more confident on your go-to golf course.
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Many reviewers are floored by the Premiere Series Flint's grippy outsole. "These have tremendous traction," says one of them. "In very wet conditions, it has performed superbly," says another.
A mighty steady platform
The Premiere Series Flint is fantastic at stabilizing the foot, and golf players agree. Two of the best remarks about this are "designed with stability in mind" and "outstanding stability," the latter of which was made by someone with nerve damage in his feet.
Deserves that must-have status
With comments such as "absolutely comfortable" and "I can't speak highly enough of the comfort," the Flint is a must-have on the plushness front. But the better news is that this high level of comfort is available right from the start—no breaking-in required!
Footjoy Premiere Series Flint Field: Lighter in practice
The Premiere Series Flint, according to golfers, is quite light, despite its 420-gram-apiece weight. It's "surprisingly light given the throwback design," says an expert.
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The featured shoe's closure is a complicated beast, based on reports. One reviewer dreaded that it'll take some getting used to. On a related note: its laces aren't very confidence-inspiring durability-wise. They're "quite flimsy," says an experienced golfer.
The Flint is yet another remarkable FJ piece that ups the value of the
There are those who find the Premiere Series Flint's waterproofing excellent. It "held up great," said a golf player after finishing a few rounds on a heavily dewed morning somewhere in Florida.
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At its list price of $200, the Footjoy Premiere Series Flint Field isn't exactly for the thrifty. That said, what it lacks in budget-friendliness, it more than makes up for its greatness in both style and substance, with a reviewer saying that its "quality is top-notch."
Speaking of style, design-related comments are plentiful for the featured shoe. Here are some of them:
- "Looks smashing."
- "Who should buy the Footjoy Premiere Series Flint!"
- "Buy it if."
- "Footjoy Premiere Series Flint."
And here's a funny one: A golfer admitted that he got more adoring glances with this shoe than with his swings. A must-have, indeed!
