![]() ![]() The FootJoy Fuel handles that job with class.Ī few things you might want to be aware of are that they fit a half-size size larger and the heel padding is a little thin. The golf swing is unique and so is a shoe properly designed for that unique movement. There was also a good amount of thought on where not to place the spikes to avoid clogging, which can be just as key. The “nubs” or spikes were strategically placed for both stability and traction and perform near the top of the class. ![]() The molded spikeless design is also borrowed from the popular PRO SL. Not as comfy and cushy as that Boost material from adidas but it will do. It’s designed to absorb shock for walking comfort and to maximize energy return to reduce walking fatigue. Those who are familiar with the StratoFoam from the FootJoy Hyperflex might recognize a similar platform in the Fuel called StratoLite. While it’s not the softest in the FJ lineup, it was pleasantly comfortable. What about comfort? No matter how good a shoe looks, an uncomfortable golf shoe might as well be a worthless shoe. In Most Wanted Spikeless testing in 2021 a similar design received top-five honors for stability. For all the golf gearheads, it has 89 points of traction and 17 percent more surface area in the heel. It’s what they call an “infinity design” or what you might call a figure-eight pattern. For example, the FootJoy Fuel’s outsole design borrows some things from the FootJoy PRO SL. How did they get there? With a lot of what they have already learned from their other shoes. Will it win the Most Wanted Spikeless Shoe in 2022? I think it will perform well against the competition. Overall, it’s just a really well thought-out design from sole to laces (or BOA for those who think laces are for suckers). It’s not the most stable FJ but stable in all the right places. Not too light but lighter than they look. It’s not too soft but just comfy enough for 36. It should have been called the FJ Goldilocks. Introducing the FootJoy Fuel, a more sneaker-like FJ with a little less “bowling for a perfect game 300” kind of look. Nowadays, there is something called Amazon Prime.Īnd adidas and Jordan’s are what all the cool kids are wearing. ![]() It’s 2022 and people don’t walk into stores much anymore. But also a wall full of DryJoy, GreenJoy, SoftJoy and whatever other “Joys” that brought happiness to your feet. Are you there? What can you see? Probably a sea of TaylorMade R7 SuperQuad drivers. Close your eyes ( namaste) and take yourself back to what your golf shop used to look like. But, let’s face it, FootJoy could benefit from getting a little younger in the looks department.Ī lot has changed in the world of golf shoes. Like Joe DiMaggio’s 56-game hit streak type of crazy. 1 shoe at every tournament on the PGA TOUR since 1945. Rightfully so because they have owned the space not only on Tour but on shelves for what seems like forever. When you think of golf shoes, you probably think of FootJoy. It’s FootJoy’s latest attempt to get more “modern” or, as the kids say, have that “drip.” The FootJoy Fuel is the first FJ shoe I have seen in a long time that I might actually wear. WHY ARE WE TRYING IT?īecause, dammit, they look good! But let’s find out if the performance matches up. I don’t want you spending a dollar unless it improves on what you already own. If you are going to spend your hard-earned money on something, I want to test it for you. My name is Adam Beach, owner of MyGolfSpy. Today, we review the FootJoy Fuel golf shoe. In our We Tried It series, we put gear to the test and let you know if it works as advertised. There is a lot of cool gear in the golf equipment world that doesn’t always fit neatly into Most Wanted Tests or Buyer’s Guides. ![]()
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