3 Best New Balance Golf Shoes in 2023

Cesar Monasterio
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3 Best New Balance Golf Shoes in 2023

New Balance may not be on the same level as Footjoy when it comes to golf shoes but don't underestimate this brand; it is still a reliable label that will let you play the sport competitively.

Although you have limited options for New Balance golf shoes, choosing one shoe out of the 5+ cleats can be challenging. For this reason, we tested the different models and summarized the disadvantages and advantages of each to help you find your right match.

How we test golf shoes

Our goal is to present you with the best picks of New Balance golf shoes, not the most popular ones.

To do this, we bought different New Balance cleats using our funds and wore them while playing golf in various conditions. Then, we went through the reviews and ratings of the experts and users.

We gave the shoes a Corescore of 0 to 100 to evaluate their overall performance.

Best New Balance golf shoes overall

New Balance Striker v2
New Balance Striker v2

CoreScore

81
Good!
4.5 / 5 from 2,300 users
N/A

Pros

  • Comfortable out of the box
  • Cozy experience throughout 18 holes
  • Keeps feet warm and dry
  • Lightweight
  • Offered in wide width
  • Secured footing on uneven terrain
  • Great looking
  • Affordable

Cons

  • Tight in the toe box
  • Poor construction

Verdict

Whether you play in short or long courses, the New Balance Striker v2 is going to feel comfortable, specifically for those who do not have wide feet. Slippery courses and rainy seasons will not be a problem because this golf shoe from New Balance will bite hard on any surface and keep your feet safe from being wet.
New Balance Striker v2 full review

Best value New Balance golf shoes

New Balance Fresh Foam LinksSL
New Balance Fresh Foam LinksSL

CoreScore

85
Good!
4.3 / 5 from 1,743 users
91 / 100 from 2 experts

Pros

  • Pleasant to wear
  • Fashionable design
  • Can be used as everyday pair
  • Offering wide size options
  • Lightweight
  • Ample room in the toe box
  • High quality

Cons

  • Not stretchable
  • Hard to put on

Verdict

The New Balance Fresh Foam LinksSL serves what is apt for the outdoor sport - comfort, traction, and versatility. The shoe boasts of its smart construction, from the shape of the shoe to the zonal pattern of the bottom.
New Balance Fresh Foam LinksSL full review
Author
Cesar Monasterio
Cesar Monasterio

Cesar Monasterio is considered one of the best Argentine golfers of his generation. He is one of only 13 players to have victories on all three European golf circuits: European Tour, Challenge Tour, and Legends Tour. In 2014 he won the English Senior Open and was voted Rookie of the Year on the Legends Tour. Mr Monasterio represented his country in the 1995 World Cup. Still active and competing with a strong focus, he is the president of the Argentine Professional Golf Tour and the coach of several prestigious golfers. Finally, he is a specialist golf "Blacksmith" repairing golf clubs precisely at the workshop set in his house for this fine purpose.