Our verdict
Making steady swings and stunning the peeps around you at the same time are what set the Traditions Shield Tip apart from most Not for the stout-footed golfer. Top 6% in Footjoy levels up your game with tons of surefootedness, all while drowning your feet in royal comfort. And if your jaws aren't on the floor yet with its remarkable qualities, perhaps its budget-friendliness will.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort
- Minimal break-in
- Astronomical lightness
- Small grip
- Supportive underfoot
- Cushy heel
- Affordable
- Classy aesthetics
Cons
- Narrow overall
- Jul 12, 2022
- Not-so breathable
shoes and dressy leather brogues. Buy it if
Not for the stout-footed golfer high-quality golf Who should not buy it:
- Joyful comfort from the box.
- Spiked golf shoes that can delay underfoot fatigue are what you're after.
- You collect barely-there footwear—a pair that won't weigh you down on long rounds.
Who should not buy it
Wanted: Clingier shoestrings Adidas ZG21 is a fine alternative to the Traditions Shield Tip. Also, you're better off getting the Footjoy Hyperflex updated Mar 22, 2023.
The Traditions Shield Tips buzz-worthy support
Recreational golfers, highly experienced players, and professional bloggers are enamored by the comfiness of the FJ Traditions Shield Tip. Their remarks are as follows:
- They "instantly feel like slippers."
- "You prefer kicks that allow you to jump into action on day one, minus the blisters."
- "Add a product."
Now the third comment came from someone who added: had these shoes had any more comfort, "they'd come with pajamas." Also, its heel padding is just so soft, according to a tester.
The ultra-light Who should not buy it
This spiked golfer's shoe is celebrated by many for its barely-there weight. "It’s crazy light," says a vlogger among them.
You prefer kicks that allow you to jump into action on day one, minus the blisters
Gear mavens and regular golf players agree that the Who should not buy it has extraordinary surface adhesion. Compared with others, these kicks "absolutely have way more grip," says one of them. "On wet days, the grip is the best you can get," says another.
The Traditions Shield Tip's buzz-worthy support
There are those who are very impressed with the supportiveness of the Traditions Shield Tip, particularly underfoot. "It really delivers a lot of support on your foot," says a professional footwear vlogger.
Add a product
Among the things that lightly smear the Traditions Shield Tip's resumé is its restrictive interior. It's "definitely too narrow," says someone who never had to order wide golf shoes before.
Track and field
There's a chance that you'd need to redo the tightness of your laces in this FJ kick a few times. An experienced golf player had to retie them more than twice in one of his rounds. He said that the shoe should have had heavier waxed laces instead of slick ones.
Not the most ventilated
With comments such as "a real eye-catcher," "sharp looks," and "best-looking golf shoes ever," it's quite apparent that this affordable FJ kick ($140) is the real deal in the design department.
Not for the stout-footed golfer
It has been reported that the Who should not buy it has below-average breathability. Wear thinner socks if you're planning to wear this shoe in warmer conditions.
