Nike Air Zoom Victory Tour 3 Golf Shoes Review

Nike Air Zoom Victory Tour 3 Golf Shoes Key Features:

• Full-grain leather upper: features a waterproof membrane to keep your feet dry and warm
• Zoom Air unit: stitched directly into the upper, the unit delivers energy back to the foot with every stride
• Tour Flex Pro SoftSpikes: deliver outstanding traction and stability throughout the swing
• Internal strap: stretches over then secures your foot, contouring to its shape

Worn by none other than Rory McIlroy, the Nike Air Zoom Victory Tour 3s have some serious Tour pedigree behind them. 

Nike's flagship spiked model, the Victory Tour 3, is designed to deliver best-in-class performance for players who desire unparalleled traction and stability to swing hard at the ball. 

Featuring a supple full-grain leather construction,  Zoom Air unit,  moulded 3D collar and Tour Flex Pro SoftSpikes, these shoes are packed full of performance-driven tech. 

To see if they could deliver out on the course, we took them for a spin at London Golf Club. 

Let's get into it. 

Nike Air Zoom Victory Tour 3 Golf Shoes Looks:

Traditional is not typically a word we would associate with Nike golf shoes. The brand is renowned for producing golf footwear that pushes the boundaries of performance and technology, with the resulting designs usually being on the more modern end of the spectrum.

With that being said, the Victory Tour 3 has a very classic design. The traditional silhouette features a single Nike tick, with the remainder of the upper left clean.

The resulting overall appearance is one of the best on the market in 2024, and it's no wonder McIlroy opts to wear them, as they go well with almost any outfit. 

We tested the shoes in the Pure Platinum/White/Aquarius Blue/Obsidian scheme, but they are also available in two solid black and white colour options. 

While the silhouette is undoubtedly more classic than the Nike Air Zoom Infinity Tour or the Ai Jordan 1 Low, it does feature some lovely modern touches that ground it in the modern game. 

For example, the subtle air branding on the midsole and the 3D moulded collar provide contemporary details that tie the whole design together beautifully. 

All in all, we really can't fault these shoes in terms of looks. They are a joy to look at, and as you will soon find out, they felt pretty special, too.

Nike Air Zoom Victory Tour 3 Golf Shoes Comfort and Performance: 

Slipping the shoes on for the first time, they instantly feel snug. I wouldn't say I have particularly wide feet, but I did notice that around the toe box, there was fairly limited room for movement. 

While this was initially a cause for concern, after playing 18 holes, we didn't notice any discomfort, which we believe is mainly down to the supple nature of the leather. 

While we wouldn't say these shoes are quite as comfortable as more trainer-like designs such as the ECCO LT1, they still provide ample cushioning and energy return that will deliver long-term comfort.

The shoes feature a 3D moulded collar and a strap that runs over the top of your foot. These two details combine to provide a very solid and locked-in feel. 

There is a reason McIlroy is able to hurtle himself at the ball: He feels strong and secure in his footing. That is certainly the sensation we experienced when out on the course. 

The shoe's construction provides excellent lateral stability, and the arch support on offer stopped us from getting too flat on our feet. This, in turn, prevented us from feeling any foot fatigue after 18 holes. 

In terms of traction, Nike has relied on the best in the business.

99 out of the last 100 major champions have relied on Softspikes for traction, and they've done so for a reason: the brand is the best in the business when it comes to golf spikes.

The spikes, located at seven points on the sole, are long and deep, providing excellent traction even in tough conditions.

If you are reading this from the UK, you will know how much rain we have had recently. When we took these shoes out for a test drive, it was positively sodden underfoot.

Despite that, we were able to swing freely without any loss of stability or traction. 

It's also worth noting that these shoes are fully waterproof, and despite the quagmire like conditions we encountered, we didn't feel a single drop of moisture on our feet.

Walking up and down hills, we also found that these shoes offer top-notch flexibility. Having hit our fair share of wayward tee shots, we were faced with some rather uneven lies, but the shoes held firm and delivered a stable base just when we needed it most.

Pro golfers know what they're doing when it comes to golf equipment, and we can completely understand why McIlroy trusts these shoes to deliver five-star performance and comfort on the course.

All in all, the Victory Tour 3 Golf shoes are some of the best golf shoes we've ever seen from Nike, and they are right at the top of the list for the best spiked golf shoes we have tested so far in 2024. 

Should you buy the Nike Air Zoom Victory Tour 3 Golf Shoes?

If you're looking to purchase a new pair of waterproof spiked golf shoes that not only look great but also feel and perform beautifully, then there aren't many better options on the market right now than the Victory Tour 3s. 

Featuring classic Nike styling, premium materials and a well-thought-out design, these shoes tick a lot of boxes. 

At £209, these shoes certainly aren't cheap, but thanks to their quality and versatility, you certainly get what you pay for.

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