Pushing the boundaries of performance and style, the Puma PROADAPT ALPHACAT Golf Shoes combines a new multi-durometer traction system with premium technologies to give you the Alpha of all spikeless shoes. Puma's all new proprietary ADAPT Foam midsole provides stable cushioning, utilising a mixture of the highest-grade EVA Cushioning and Styrene- an impact-resistant foam that provides excellent dimensional stability. The combination of the two materials provides you with both high energy return and ground feel.

The PUMA ALPHACAT NITRO is the antithesis of this notion. See that giant PUMA stripe logo near the heel? I was worried that this was simply a cosmetic change to enhance the branding and storytelling of the shoe. Instead, PUMA made this a fully functional heel counter that aids in lateral stability.Thankfully modern golf shoe design has seen many brands not just create traditional, classic-looking shoes, but also modern styles that can be used off the golf course too. Therefore it is important to think about what your shoes look like and what style suits you. Whatever you like or dislike, there is something for everyone these days. FAQs Are Puma good golf shoes? Some brands try too hard to put their own twist on the golf shoe with no regard for performance. Often this shows up in what I refer to as “storytelling”, where a brand attempts to tell a “story” with its design instead of designing around performance.

PUMA’s ALPHACAT golf shoe has been around for a while. But now PUMA’s upgrading their mainline ALPHACAT spikeless golf shoes with the introduction of NITRO foam. Many players choose to have one pair for winter and another, lighter pair for summer to keep them fresh and suit different requirements. The laces are attached to the TPU section of the shoe to ensure that the shoe's outer body is brought towards your foot when you tighten them. We’ll take a closer look at the benefits (if any) of this design change. You’ll also notice a new heel cup among other cosmetic changes. The real question remains: Do these changes create a better golf shoe?

As someone who spends his day knee-deep in piles of golf shoes, I tend to notice the little things that others may not. One of my biggest takeaways about the golf shoe industry as a whole is their propensity to sacrifice function in the name of branding.

The PUMA ALPHACAT NITRO spikeless golf shoes, Puma’s latest spikeless golf shoe with a nitrogen-infused midsole. Who Tried It: I tested the shoes in my usual UK Size 9 and found that they were pretty true to size, with a decent amount of room in both the heel section and the front box around the toes. The Proadapt Multi Material Outsole is divided into two distinct sections, with an abrasion-resistant TPU perimeter that provides stability and traction on soft surfaces, whilst the central Crystal Rubber unit is engineered to ensure plenty of grip and a soft underfoot feel on hard surfaces. Yes. Pairs of golf shoes made by Puma regularly make it into our list of the best golf shoes. Puma make some excellent spiked and spikeless golf shoes for men and women. Do Puma golf shoes fit true?Introducing the new Puma Alphacat Nitro Golf Shoes, a spikeless shoe with premium cushioning that provides explosive energy and propulsion with each step. Having no distinct tongue section meant that you almost have to use these shoes like a slip-on first, and then tighten them with the laces afterwards. The shoe's upper is an EXO shell made up of an engendered mesh complete with TPU film, giving the shoe added structure and support whilst ensuring that it is waterproof, with a one-year guarantee. Its best quality, however, is its ability to return energy. The nitrogen-infused foam midsole is exceptionally bouncy while walking yet stable through the swing. Call me a fan.