Winter Golf Boots are here in a big way. These are our favourites

Golfers tend to fall into two distinct camps. One is formed of the sort for whom the onset of winter means thei clubs go firmly into the garage until the warmth returns. For the others, winter golf is just another challenge to be conquered.

The problem, of course, is that golf in the depths of the Northern Hemisphere winter is hard. After you've found a course that's even open, you then have to deal with biting cold, wind, rain, and the elements attacking your extremities the entire time.

Even so, more and more players are taking to the course over winter as a whole, putting paid to the old-school mentality that Golf is a warmer weather sport. As such, golf apparel designed to withstand the elements is advancing in leaps and bounds, with fantastic golf waterproofs, rain pants and winter golf mitts all now readily available and better than ever at balancing warmth with on-course comfort and mobility.

One area of the market that has expanded rapidly in recent years is that of winter golf boots: high-top variants of standard golf shoes that provide traction, added warmth and more comprehensive protection from rain, sleet, puddles and mud. Typically waterproof and more aggressively engineered, they're designed to provide even more traction in slippery conditions so you can play your best golf in the very depths of winter.

More brands than ever before now offer winter-oriented golf boots, with major sportswear brands like Nike and Adidas joining specialist golf footwear manufacturers like FootJoy and Duca Del Cosma in the market.

As such, at GolfMagic, we've taken into account everything from style and protection to comfort and practicality to distill down a list of our favourite winter golf boots can buy right now, starting with our favourites of the bunch.

The best golf boots of 2025

FootJoy HyperBoot

Price: £190

Key features:

• Fully waterproof ControlKNIT upper with Thinsulate-lined ankle collar
• OptiFlex outsole bends naturally with your foot to reduce walking fatigue
• PowerPlate maximises energy transfer by harnessing rotational forces
• StratoFOAM tuned for golf comfort and performance
• Padded collar and internal fit pods in the heel for comfort and security

Pros:

• The most well-thought out golf boot on the market
• Hyperflex platform and cushioning are top rate
• Thinsulate collar and waterproof upper are warm and practical
• Outstanding grip

Cons:

• On the expensive side

FootJoy's all-weather HyperBoot shares the same DNA as the HyperFlex, a shoe we named one of the golf shoes of 2025, which is enough to sell it by itself. However the brand has gone to great lengths to truly make the HyperBoot a joy to wear in the winter.

Given extra warmth and comfort by way of a Thinsulate-lined padded collar, the ControlKNIT upper of the HyperFlex also gets a fully water and windproof treatment for outstanding thermal performance on the coldest days, with the added advantage that it also rinses and wipes clean easily after a muddy round. 

The HyperFlex platform is as good as ever, fitted with a PowerPlate for optimum energy transfer throughout the swing, an energy absorbing OrthoLite insole, Recovery Fitbed and StratoFOAM for comfort underfoot, and a flexible OptiFlex outsole to reduce walking fatigue.

The most comfortable golf boots

Ecco BIOM H5 High Top BOA

Price: £190

Key features:

• Ecco performance leather upper with ECCO-TEX waterproof membrane
• One-piece knitted inner sock for comfort
• BOA® L+1 Fit System delivers micro-adjustable precision fit
• Removable and washable Ortholite® insole

Pros:

• Based on what we think is the best golf shoe of 2025
• BIOM platform delivers tons of comfort and stability
• Knitted inner sock is comfortable and insulated

Cons:

• Expensive
• Lacks a spiked version for wet conditions

A new release for the 2025 Winter season, Ecco's BIOM H5 High Top BOA is built on the platform of our favourite golf shoe of 2025, delivering high-tech comfort and the plush, luxurious fit and finish that we've come to expect from the Danish brand over the years.

The design of the boots is inspired by the rugged highlands of Scotland, with a quilted-looking Ecco  performance leather upper that keeps water and mud at bay without looking overly tech-y. The BOA fit system, combined with the knitted inner sock, gives the BIOM H5 High Tops a supremely comfortable, glovelike fit that simply can't be rivalled, while the BIOM Natural Motion platform ensures plenty of cushioning and stability as you swing hard on less stable surfaces conditions.

The best sporty golf boots

Nike Infinity Tour 2 GORE-TEX

Price: £184.99

Key features:

• GORE-TEX synthetic upper is fully waterproof while being flexible and light
• Engineered foam and Zoom Air forefoot unit for comfort and stability in the swing
• Two more integrated spikes in the forefoot, bringing the total to six for great grip
• Padded collar and internal fit pods in the heel for comfort and security

Pros:

• Great cushioning and comfort
• Waterproof and lightweight
• Lots of traction

Cons:

• Lighter upper isn't quite as warm
• Not the most stylish off the course

Based on the high-performance Nike Infinity Tour 2 golf shoe favoured by Brooks Koepka, the Infinity Tour 2 GORE-TEX dials up the protection factor without increasing bulk, making for a great year-round golf shoe that has the added coverage you need in winter. The GORE-TEX membrane makes the shoes totally waterproof, while the higher-top ankle collar keeps unexpected splashes and puddles firmly at bay. 

The platform, meanwhile, is as high-performing as ever, with an integrated Zoom Air unit for comfort and power transfer through the swing, an updated foam for even more comfort, and a reinforced spiked outsole for total traction in slippery conditions.

The best golf boots for a more casual look

Adidas S2G Rain.RDY Golf Boots

Price: £100

Key features:

• Lightstrike cushioning for full comfort
• Waterproof high-top upper inspired by basketball shoes
• Cleated Adiwear outsole grips wet grass

Pros:

• Well-priced
• Great casual look
• Beefed up traction and protection

Cons:

• Design is on the chunky side

Offering an affordable, distinctly casual option for the everyday golfer who wants a blend of comfort, protection and style, Adidas's S2G Rain.RDY Golf Boots are based on the popular S2G golf sneakers, taking the retro sneaker approach and toughening it up for wet conditions.

The silhouette of these high-top boots take their inspiration from classic high-top basketball sneakers, with a fully waterproof membrane and modern, runner-derived Lightstrike foam in the midsole delivering lots of responsive comfort. A cleated outsole also provides plenty of grip so you can swing with confidence on wet tees.

The best heavy duty golf boots

Duca del Cosma Fontana

Price: £199

Key features:

• High-top boot design
• Waterproof microfibre upper
• Cushioned midsole
• Grippy spikeless outsole

Pros:

• Loads of coverage and protection
• Classic boot silhouette is unique
• Spikeless outsole adds versatility

Cons:

• Looks won't be for everyone
• Not as grippy as spiked golf boots

More reminiscent of a pair of old school Italian hiking boots than anything we're used to seeing out on the course, Duca Del Cosma's Fontana boots are perfect for golfers who want old-school style without sacrificing modern-day practicalities.

The fashion-forward Italian brand has given the Fontana a low-profile, luxurious silhouette, rainproofed with a waterproof microfibre upper and an ultra-high-top collar for plenty of coverage and warmth out in the elements. Even better, you can get a pair for just £100 right now, which is basically half-price.

How do different types of winter golf boots compare in terms of warmth and comfort?

Winter golf boots have undergone rapid change in the last few years, expanding from a small subsection of the industry to a sector where many major brands have their own spin on the model providing different levels of warmth and comfort.

If all-round comfort is your priority, we recommend choosing a sportier winter golf boot thanks to the added cushioning they provide underfoot and the high-performance materials that go into their upper.

If warmth and weather proofing is more important to you, however, a heavier-duty golf boot should be your choice. Models like FootJoy's HyperBoot are engineered with materials that provide added cold-weather insulation as well as warming, while some boast particularly high cuffs to ensure errant water doesn't work its way into the shoes' interior.

What are the pros and cons of using spiked vs. spikeless winter golf boots?

The pros and cons of using spiked or spikeless winter golf shoes are similar to that of their regular golf shoe counterparts. Spiked golf boots, with their added cleats and more heavy-duty outsole, will always outstrip spikeless shoes in terms of the traction they provide, providing added grab and grip in wet, muddy or icy conditions. 

The extra grip spiked golf shoes provide, however, comes with a few trade-offs. While spikeless golf boots tend to allow more rotation of your feet throughout the swing, spiked shoes grip into the ground more, sometimes placing more twisting force pressure on your knees and hips as you rotate through the swing if you haven't adjusted your set-up to compensate.

Spiked golf boots are also less suitable for wearing off the course, as the spikes both wear down quickly on harder surfaces and are generally not allowed in clubhouse environments.

How can golfers care for and maintain winter golf boots to extend their longevity?

While winter golf boots are naturally pretty hardy things, it's worth looking after them to ensure they last you many seasons of cold-weather golf. As with standard golf shoes, we recommend cleaning both the upper and outsole to the best of your ability after every round, wiping down the upper to remove loose dirt and mud and using either a brush, a hose or an air gun to clean mud and grass out of the bottoms.

If your golf boots are spiked, it's worth keeping an eye on the attached cleats to make sure they're holding firm and none have come loose during play, and ordering replacements if and when necessary to ensure they're providing grip in all the right places.

As with normal shoes, if water does ingress into the inner part of the shoe, always leave them to naturally air dry in a warm, dry place to prevent odours and the breakdown of the shoe's inner materials.