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What do Geoff Ogilvy and myself have in common? Nothing, except the latest version of the Puma Swing GTX Golf shoe. I’ve been testing the new Puma Swing GTX golf shoe in various course conditions over the past three weeks and I’m loving the combination of style and function from this lightweight golf shoe.

What sets the Puma Swing GTX apart from other golf shoes on the market?

Smart Quills

Smart Quill spikes are made out of TPU plastic (which will last two-years according to Puma), and each one is positioned at a specific angle to customize traction for your backswing, downswing, and follow-through. And don’t be alarmed that the left foot and right foot have different quill patterns and appear in contrasting colors; they are designed that way. Puma created them differently because each plays its own role during your swing. The Smart Quills are not only "green friendly", they also provide great traction and feel in all types of conditions: firm fairways, fluffy bunkers, hardpan, deep rough, and on the green. One of the hidden benefits of the smart quills are that they prevent the clumping of dirt and debris, thereby eliminating the need to clean the quills after each round, as you would with regular soft spikes.

Comfort

The glass fiber sole plate and even distribution of the quills make this shoe extremely lightweight and comfortable to play and walk in. When I finish a round of golf my feet are considerably less fatigued than they normally would be with my older shoes.

Construction

Full Grain water resistant leather and waterproof Gore-Tex lining make this shoe highly breathable, even in the extreme heat. I played several rounds of golf in 100 degree plus heat in Arizona and my feet were very comfortable and dry after each round. Try that with any other golf shoe and I’m certain your feet will be very uncomfortable and wet. The Swing GTX’s leather upper has a two-year guaranteed Gore-Tex waterproof warranty. Also, the outsole is covered under a two-year warranty. Please visit golf.puma.com for more information.

Style

I really liked the sporty look of the shoe, as it combines classic style with a modern twist. I received several compliments by golfers commenting on what nice and comfortable looking shoe the Swing GTX is. And even my golf instructor said he would be picking up a pair after he noticed them at my golf lesson.

The only drawback that I can find with this shoe is the $250 retail price tag, which might prevent people from picking up a pair of these excellent golf shoes.

If you’re in the market for a new pair of truly lightweight, stylish, functional golf shoes, look no further than the Puma Swing GTX. You may not have the swing or skill of Geoff Ogilvy, but at least you can play in the same shoes as he does.

Puma Swing GTX Color: White-Vibrant Green-Fluo Pink
Price: $250.00