Few companies can match Adidas’s range and depth in terms of their finest golf shoe selection. There truly is a golf shoe for every style and performance choice on the golf course, from the new Tour-level Tour360 24 and ZG23 to its ultra-casual Ultraboost golf shoe and flamboyant Codechaos 22 shoe. To provide golfers with a shoe that they can wear both on and off the course, the firm has added another shoe to its crossover lineup for 2024. The sleek, athletic style of the Adidas S2G SL (a spiked version is also available) is derived from a running shoe design. With the lightweight, responsive feel of a running shoe combined with a few essential components that make it effective on the golf course as well
The one I tried is made of a combination of leather and synthetic materials, giving it a very high-end appearance and feel. Compared to previous adidas golf shoes, which need me to order half a size higher, they fit significantly wider and are thus quite true to size. Compared to some of the other top spikeless golf shoes I’ve tried this year, this fits more comfortably and loosely. The shoe performs a good job of supporting the foot during the swing even with its loose fit. Although its blend of materials won’t make it the most breathable spikeless shoe available, that must be taken into account given the £90 suggested retail price. It makes use of Adidas’ Lightstrike midsole technology, which is derived from its running business and is masterfully used in the company’s most current golf shoes, the Tour360 24 and ZG23. Once again, it performs well in the Adidas S2G SL, providing an abundance of cushioning and energy return that enhances the walking experience and provides a nice feeling while swinging the club.
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I believe this strikes all the right notes in terms of style. It takes a lot of inspiration from the designs seen in contemporary running shoes as well as contemporary sneaker themes; the angular back portion is particularly fashionable at the moment. It will look just as well with pants on the golf course as it would with jeans at the bar since it balances the aesthetics of a contemporary sneaker with a modern golf shoe. adidas has done a fantastic job designing this sneaker such that it looks attractive and fits well in a variety of situations. Additionally, I liked the shade of green on this colorway, especially because the first major of the season was quickly approaching. There are many more choices available as well, including all-black, all-white, and white/navy color combinations.
Its outsole is sturdy yet unimpressive. The spikeless outsole’s nubs don’t provide the same ground penetration or lateral support as the outsoles of shoes like the Under Armour Drive Pro SL or FootJoy Pro/SLX Carbon since the shoe is designed to perform just as well on hard surfaces as grass. When choosing between an all-out performance shoe like the two shoes discussed above and something with a little more versatility like the S2G SL, you have to be prepared to make these types of choices. Having said that, it has performed well in damp weather. Although these shoes give decent grip in moist circumstances, I wouldn’t wear them in the wettest, muddiest conditions of deep winter. The waterproof leather upper of the version we tested gives the materials a quality feel and some further piece of mind. The shoe’s top is the only part made of leather, and a non-leather variant is also offered for around £5 less.
Given how often you’ll be able to use this shoe—which can be worn both on and off the golf course—the £90 suggested retail price seems like a great deal. When you combine that with the craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail, these has to be among the best-value new golf shoes launched in the last several years. Speaking with the adidas team who created and developed this sneaker, it’s evident that they gave significant consideration to how it would be worn. adidas has once again hit the mark with the debut of the S2G SL. It’s uncommon to see this much planning and execution go into a shoe with this price tag.
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