Okay, so let’s dive into this whole golf shoe saga. Those wild innovators over at NIKE — yeah, they finally pulled it off.
My golf shoe lineup is no easy clique to infiltrate. I mean, seriously, if you’ve ever shuffled through more than 150 pairs over the last three years, you’d get it. You’d think, with all those shoes, I’d be switching my top picks like, every week or something. But nope, not me. I’ve got my go-to favorites that have firmly settled into my rotation. Yet, every so often, a total game-changer strolls in, making me rethink my top picks.
And yep, I’ve been cautiously waiting to see if NIKE could muscle their way into my mostly adidas stash. It felt like one of those “yeah, right” moments. I mean, usually, NIKE seems to focus more on their running and basketball gears, leaving us golf fanatics to fend for ourselves.
When Tiger Woods left, it seemed like it was all over for NIKE golf, right? Well, wrong. They’ve been secretly leveling up since then. Rory’s Victory Tour 4s caught my eye first, had me all impressed, until — bam — the Victory Pro 4, Scottie Scheffler’s new kicks, landed in my hands, or on my feet, I guess.
As someone who basically lives in golf shoes (seriously, I should see a therapist about this), I can confidently blurt out that the Victory Pro 4 has topped my charts. Best NIKE golf shoe out there, hands down. Heck, probably this year’s top performance shoe from any brand.
Why am I obsessing over the Victory Pro 4? Sit tight.
First off, the fit. NIKE finally nailed it. I’ve wrestled with their golf shoes before — too narrow, cramped toes, heel disasters. But not anymore. This snug pair is a whole new ball game. Roomier toebox? Check. Sculpted heel? Oh yes. Didn’t even have to size up. Score! Few holes into a game, they were so comfy, I forgot they were even there. That’s gotta be a win, right?
And Cushlon is still a thing, it seems. Feels like walking on a slightly firm yet comfy cloud — if that’s a thing. Victory Pro 4 feels cozier than its other sibling, mainly due to not having the stiff Flyplate. Perfect for being on your feet, regardless if you’re strutting or cruising along in a cart.
Traction — let’s talk about it. Victory Pro 4’s grip game? Solid. Thanks to nine Softspikes, I stayed grounded. The traction fed into the overall stability, and okay, it wasn’t earth-shattering, but it got the job done. There’s this plastic bit on the side that stops your foot from sliding around, which I guess is useful. Heavy foot? Shuffler? No problemo!
Last thing — this whole “takedown” model talk. Yeah, it’s a thing, like a budget-friendly twist on something snazzier. Victory Pro 4 is essentially a less fancy version of the $199 Victory Tour 4. Doesn’t have all the techy pizzazz but offers enough for most golfers, and at $150, can’t complain. Tried both. Preferred the so-called “cheaper” one. When a “budget” model doesn’t compromise on performance, it’s a no-brainer.
Would I recommend these Victory Pro 4s? Heck yes. One of NIKE’s finest? Indeed. And easily among the top contenders in its price range.
That’s my take — chaotic, maybe a bit scattered, but hey, it’s honest. Happy golfing!
