Spikeless golf shoes have been one of golf's biggest success stories over the last decade or so. No matter where you are in the world or what time of the year you are there, you'll see golfers teeing it up wearing spikeless shoes. PUMA incorporate a high-durometer, abrasion-resistant TPU perimeter that provides excellent traction on soft surfaces while a central Crystal Rubber unit offers dependable traction and a soft under foot feel on hard surfaces. IGNITE Foam - Revolutionary and proprietary midsole foam provides energy return, responsive comfort, stable cushioning, and superior step-in comfort.

On the shoe's heel, the addition of the fabric strap is a nice feature which can be seen of a number of Puma shoes over the last few years. Nothing particularly stood out as being brilliant but neither was there anything which posed any distraction out on the golf course, and I think you'd take that from your golf shoes. To be honest, once I was out on the course I couldn't really feel anything different with this traction compared to a usual pair of spikeless shoes, but I completed my round of golf without any slips or feelings of instability despite playing from a variety of different lies.Thanks to the new Multi-Material PROADAPT outsole the traction and grip on the Puma PROADAPT Alphacat are extremely versatile. The multi-direction pattern coupled with the multi-material construction provided ultimate grip in dry AND wet conditions. With blue skies and sunshine when I arrived, some wetter areas on the golf course and then a delay due to torrential rain and lightning halfway through my round (that's Manchester weather for you...) you could say that it was a perfect day to really put a pair of shoes through their paces in a number of different conditions. Puma Alphacat Golf Shoe Review To put the new Alphacat shoe to the test and see whether they really are the 'King of Comfort', I headed down to Denton GC in Manchester for a full day's testing. Puma say that the Alphacat is the King Of Comfort, so is that true? Well I don't know if I could say that they are without doubt the most comfortable shoe I've ever worn, but considering that these are what I'd call a mid-way shoe - in between a full spiked shoe and a real lightweight spikeless model like the FJ Flex - I think you'll do well to find a model which beats the combination of comfort and stability that they offer. Puma Alphacat Golf Shoe Verdict On the sole, the contrast of the grey and orange lugs is a nice eye-catching feature which you get glimpses of whilst walking or in the follow through, as well as providing a handy visual indication of where Puma's traction technology is helping you out.

The company’s newest spikeless model for men and women crosses over that fashion aesthetic threshold to look as good with a pair of jeans as it does on the golf course. My wife even commentated how smart looking the shoe is when I wore it the other day for our daily walk. The FootJoy Pro SL golf shoes have a similar focus on stability with the use of BOA lacing. This was also an extremely popular footwear product in 2022. P lease note: These size charts have been provided by the manufacturer and should be used as a guide.

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.

PROADAPT Multi Material Outsole, which features a high-durometer, abrasion resistant TPU perimeter that provides great stability and traction on soft surfaces

The new Alphacat reminded me a lot of the Pwradapt Caged shoe that I tested last year, albeit as a spikeless model which was a little more lightweight and this made walking 18 holes very straightforward. Fasten8 PWRStrap Fit System - Advanced nylon webbing straps integrated with the lacing system that wrap the foot to provide a secure, personalized fit. This creates a platform above the sole of the shoe which provides impact resistance and energy return whilst still retaining ground feel. The multi-material PROADAPT outsole combines a high-durometer, abrasion resistant TPU perimeter chassis that provides a stable underfoot feel with multiple shapes of lugs providing excellent ground-gripping traction. Centralised Crystal Rubber engineered in an anatomic shape for an easy heel-to-toe ride provides grip on any surface protecting you from slipping while on the course, the clubhouse, and anywhere in between. Puma's recent shoe range has impressed a lot of golfers, combining fashion-forward designs that have also been practical and comfortable.

Both are good options, however, recently I’ve been favoring the low-profile ride of the Alphacat. This is definitely a personal preference thing. If you’re in need of the MOST cushion, you should look elsewhere. But like a guard shoe on the basketball court, the Alphacat is all about feeling connected to the ground. Traction Having said that, the new upper was firmer than in the Pwradapt Caged and this then provided a nice balance between a shoe that is ideal for use during the summer when the weather is better, but still gives you the support that you need. 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 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. 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 Golf introduces its new PROADAPT ALPHACAT Golf Shoes, designed to provide players with the “Alpha” of all spikeless shoes, the new design combines exceptional performance and hi-tech materials with PUMA’s trademark fashion-forward aesthetic, making the ALPHACAT the new standard in the premium, spikeless golf shoe category. The shoes passed the waterproof test in damp conditions where there was rain around, although I probably wouldn't choose to go out in them if it was raining as the mesh section around the top of the foot could be a little liable to getting wet. Organically - Altered Traction- Traction inspired by nature - strategically designed directional lugs in proper zones for increased traction throughout swing for more grip and power.