Best Budget Golf Shoes 2026: Our picks for performance and affordability
GolfMagic rounds up the shoes delivering high comfort and high performance without breaking the bank.
Golf shoes are getting increasingly expensive as the years pass by. With competition as fierce as ever and the technological arms race continuing unabated, the best golf shoes now routinely exceed £150, putting them well out of the reach of everyday golfers.
For newer golfers and players on a budget, those price tags are simply prohibitive. Thankfully however, with more young and new players picking up the game, the big brands have had to adjust by offering more accessibly-priced shoes that still deliver the performance required of a discerning golfer.
As such, we thought it right to round up some of our favourite shoes offering a combination of solid looks, great comfort and excellent stability at the best possible price point, starting with our favourites right now.
The best budget golf shoes for 2026
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adidas MC70
RRP: £120 (Spiked), £110 (Spiked)
Key Features:
- Full-length Lightstrike midsole foam for responsive comfort
- TORSION bar in the midfoot adds lateral stability
- Full-grain leather upper
- Replaceable spikes or spikeless upper options for optimal grip
New for 2026 and modelled after the traditionally-styled MC80 is the adidas MC70, which despite being slightly cheaper still effectively harnesses the 'classic look, modern performance' mentality that made the MC80 so popular.
Perfectly timed to hit the market at a time when classically-styled shoes are roaring back into vogue, the MC70 retains the MC80's full-grain leather upper, offering a choice of spiked (£120) or spikeless (£110) traction platforms, the latter of which is made from cast polyurethane for added traction, stability and durability, and comes with the option of a BOA lacing system, and is actually the debut shoe on which BOA's new, minimalist L6 Dial U system is used.
The full-length Boost midsole MC80 found on the MC80 makes way for a more responsive LightStrike foam, capped off with a Boost insert in the heel for a pop of added comfort, the two working in tandem to create a ride that's responsive, just soft enough and remarkably stable. Both are equipped with adidas'sTORSION bar in the mid foot, which reduces lateral twisting to enhance stability while walking and swinging.
Shop now: £120 from adidas
The best budget spiked golf shoes
adidas Adipower
Price: £120 (Spiked), £110 (Spikeless)
Key Features:
- REPETITOR midsole foam delivers a comfortable ride with plenty of stability
- Heel pad for added comfort and adjustable fit
- TPU POWER PLANE follows the golfer’s weight path through the golf swing to provide stabilty, grip and durability
- THINTECH MAX Cleats on spiked model with ADIWEAR rubber outsole platform
- Waterproof genuine leather upper
New for the 2026 season, the adidas Adipower model aims to deliver all the performance hallmarks of the Three Stripes' high-performance shoes without the elevated price tag, providing a comfortable, stable ride in an athletic sillhouette with premium touches.
Available in both a spiked and spikeless variant, the Adipower features the debut of Adidas's REPETITOR foam in a golf product, derived from the brand's running and tennis shoes, and delivers a fairly stable, responsive ride underfoot that's cushioned enough to keep you going for a full 18 holes.
Underneath this, a TPU POWER PLANE outsole shank stretches from the lateral forefoot to the medial heel not only to provide more traction and durability in the areas of the highest wear underfoot, but stabilise the underside of the foot for greater power.
Yet despite this, thanks to considered touches like the genuine leather upper and adjustable heel pad, the adipower has that slightly more premium air over its rivals at this price point.
Put together, we think that makes for one of golf's most compelling value propositions, and if there's a more fully-featured golf shoe out there for the same price as the Adipower right now, we're yet to see it.
Sure, they're not the sexiest things in the world. But if you still have to operate within a slightly tighter budget but still want to feel all the trappings of a truly premium shoe, the adidas Adipower will prove a perfect fit for your needs.
Under Armour Drive Fade 2
RRP: £120 (Spiked), £100 (Spikeless)
Key Features:
- UA HOVR™ cushioning in the heel with moulded sockliner for enhanced fit & comfort
- Premium microfiber upper is durable, waterproof & breathable
- Choice of spikeless or spiked UA S3 SoftSpike traction
- Durable & flexible TPU outsole
Perfect for players who want to feel low down and connected to the ground, the Drive Fade 2 is a slightly more minimalist take on the Under Armour Drive Pro model, featuring the same HOVR cushioning found in the brand's elite model but rendered in a lighter, more flexible way.
Given a more rounded visual makeover for 2026, the Drive Fade 2 still features all the practicality and performance you'd expect from an Under Armour shoe, with a fully waterproof upper and a moulded sockliner for enhanced fit & comfort while and its Rotational Resistance outsole delivers tons of grip in iffy conditions. It's also available in both spiked and spikeless version, at a great price point whichever you prefer.
Shop now: £120 from Under Armour
The best budget spikeless golf shoes
adidas S2G
RRP: £85 (textile), £90 (leather), £100 (BOA)
Key Features:
- Choice of waterproof nylon or leather uppers
- Cloudfoam+ midsole for all-day comfort
- Casual sneaker style for off-course wearability
- BOA fastening option
Debuted back in 2024 as a sneaker-style shoe that packed in a ton of performance yet drifted well under the £100 price point, the S2G instantly became one of adidas's most popular golf models. Two years on, the S2G 26 refines this package even further while adding more nods to the brand's unrivalled sneaker heritage.
The S2G once again draws its main inspiration from the much-loved sneakers adidas released throughout the '70s and '80s, with the addition of a new waterproof nylon variant to the line-up styled with the famed T-toe synonymous with models like the Samba and SL72 running shoe.
Underfoot, the S2G delivers the steady traction and comfort that the 2024 edition was so well-received for, while lightening the entire package and adding even more comfort. A Cloudfoam+ midsole replaces the S2G 24's Lightstrike platform, providing a softer sensation for the wearer for longer-lasting comfort.
FootJoy Pulse
Price: £100
Best for: Performance and affordability
FootJoy's 'entry-level' performance option for 2026, the FootJoy Pulse is the perfect everyday golf shoe for those curious wanting to experience the brand's famed comfort in an approachable, athletic silhouette.
Affordable, comfortable thanks to its full-length SofFOAM midsole and easy to look after, it has a soft, easy cleaning and waterproof upper, a comfortable EVA cushioning platform and a grippy spikeless outsole.
Shop now: £100 from FootJoy
Nike Infinity G NN
RRP: £85
Key Features:
- Water-repellent upper
- Waffle-inspired rubber traction offers great grip in rough conditions and rainy weather.
- Lightweight foam in the midsole offers stable, responsive comfort.
Nike's entry-level golf shoe for the beginner player, this affordable and approachable model combines modern style with plenty of comfort and grip for casual golfers on a budget.
With a silhouette inspired by the brand's running shoes, the Infinity Golf looks stylish both on the course and in the club house, with a lightweight waterproof upper and new midsole foam that's comfortable and supportive enough to keep you stable throughout your swing.
The aggressive outsole traction pattern has been re-engineered in the new Infinity Golf NN to provide even more grip in wet weather.
PUMA Ignite Elevate X
RRP: £100
Key Features:
- IGNITE FOAM a revolutionary PU foam that provides energy return, responsive comfort and superior step-in comfort
- EXOSHELL upper fuses a protective TPU film on top of a lightweight-engineered mesh upper to provide 360-degree support, increased durability and waterproofing
- FLOATPLATE tech helps to stabilise the mid-foot and provide better torsional rigidity
The new PUMA Ignite Elevate X Golf Shoes are without question one of the best value spikeless golf shoes on the market. Derived from the Ignite Elevate 2 Tour model that's beloved on tour, the Elevate X has a more casual silhouette for enhanced off-course wearability, while maintaining the comfort and stability of its more expensive sibling.
With FloatPlate technology propelling power, IGNITE Foam ensuring plush comfort, and a bold, modern design making a statement, these spikeless golf shoes from PUMA tick every box for us here at GolfMagic. The fact they also retail for £100 makes them the best value spikeless golf shoes on the market, too.
READ OUR FULL REVIEW OF THE PUMA IGNITE ELEVATE X GOLF SHOES
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Brad Nash is Reviews Editor at GolfMagic, having joined the team in June 2025 to look after all things reviews, soft goods testing and equipment alongside Equipment Editor Georgina. Primarily a writer, you may see him pop up in videos or on the GolfMagic socials from time to time.
