Five years ago, if you saw a guy walking around town in golf shoes you’d probably laugh at him.
It’s just not something you do.
But these days, that’s all changed.
There’s a handful of companies that have embraced the idea of the “all day” golf shoe.
These are shoes that perform well enough to wear on the course, but look and feel more like regular street shoes.
They still represent a pretty small niche in the world of golf, but for the right person, having a pair of all day shoes in your golf (and street) wardrobe can truly be a game changer.
In this list of the best all day golf shoes I’m going to share with you 5 of my favorite options on the market. Each of these serves a slightly different purpose, so one may or may not be the right fit depending on what you’re looking for.
Looking for a more traditional pair? I got you. Check out the list of the best golf shoes I’ve tested.
But before we go into the specific models, let’s look at the pros and cons of an all day golf shoe.
The Pros and Cons of an All-Day Golf Shoe
There are a few key benefits to buying a pair of all day golf shoes.
Here are some of the biggest ones in my mind.
They Make Travel More Convenient
If you have kids like me, there’s a good chance that if you take a family vacation you’re lucky to sneak in one or two rounds of golf.
But when you do that, you have to pack an entire wardrobe for half a day of fun – with shoes being one of the bulkiest items.
The right pair of all day shoes allows you to bring one pair and not have to carry a dedicated set of golf shoes that take up valuable luggage space.
I’ve worn 3 of the pairs on this list on airplanes, walked around major cities, had at the beach, and on the golf course. So not having to bring an extra pair of tennis shoes is a really nice benefit
Get More for Your Money
These days shoes are expensive. So it can be tough to justify buying a pair of Summer golf shoes if you know you might only get a handful of rounds in them a year.
But with an all day shoe, you’ll wear them way more often.
You have a shoe that can perform double duty, so it becomes easier to rationalize spending $150+ on a pair of shoes knowing that you’ll be able to wear them all the time.
In most cases, they won’t perform quite as well as a dedicated golf shoe
This is the downside. Many pairs of all day shoes (not all!) don’t have quite the stability, traction, or waterproofness of traditional golf shoes.
So you’re likely not going to buy a pair and use them for every single round you play. In the list below I’l let you know which ones are better for walking full rounds of golf, and which ones lean more towards an emergency 9 in a cart.
Now that you have an idea of what these are all about, let’s jump into my favorites!
Best Overall All-Day Golf Shoe: True Linkswear Lux Hybrid
You’re going to find a number of TRUE Linkswear shoes on this list. Why? Because they’re the company that has invested the most resources into this style of shoe.
And of all their models, the Lux Hybrid is my favorite overall.
Not only do they look fantastic with shorts or jeans when out on the town with friends, but these perform really well on the course as well.
They have solid traction, are comfortable to walk 18 holes, and they’re fully waterproof.
These look like they could be a pair of Air Maxes or something similar.
So if you want the best combination of golf performance, great looks, and off-course wearability? Look no further than the Lux Hybrid.
Our TRUE Linkswear Lux Hybrid Review.
These shoes are it. Of all the TRUE Linkswear shoes I've reviewed these are my favorite. Perfect balance of looks and performance. Highly recommended. Use code "BE15" to save 15%.
Best All Day Trainer: G/FORE MG4x2
I was really close to making these my overall pick.
For me they’re a close second, and one of the pairs I’ve worn the most this past year.
Everything G/FORE does just feels extremely high quality, and these shoes are no exception. They use a variety of different textures and materials to make these shoes feel both unique and high end.
The styling won’t be for everyone, but they perform great on the golf course, and are just as good off the course as well.
G/FORE also has what they call “massaging nub” insoles that are a total game-changer. It seemed weird at first, but now I look forward to slipping on any of their shoes that have this feature.
The G/FORE MG4x2 is an incredibly comfortable shoe that looks just as good off the course as it does on it.
Best All Day Golf Shoe for Vacation: TRUE Linkswear Knit II
Let’s get one thing clear, I love these shoes. They’re super lightweight and are kind of like TRUE’s version of the Nike Flyknit Racer.
They’re light, comfortable, and look great.
On the golf course? They’re serviceable. They aren’t waterproof, and are better for cart rounds.
But they provide more traction than I expected, and I’ve now played over a dozen rounds in them.
Despite loving some of the colorways of the newer All Day III, I don’t like the insoles as much on those – so I wear my Knit II shoes more often. You can often find them at a pretty good discount too.
But if you’re going to Hawaii and want a beach shoe to play a round or two of golf in? These are absolutely it.
Our full TRUE All Day Knit II Review.
The TRUE Linkswear Knit II is one of our favorite shoes. It looks fantastic, is super comfortable, and is one of the best summer golf shoes on the market. Use code "BE15" to save 15%!
Most Sustainable All Day Shoe: Allbirds Golf Dasher
Looking for a shoe that uses sustainable manufacturing processes and is remarkably comfy as well?
Try the Allbirds Golf Dasher.
The highest praise I can give it is that they feel just like any other pair of Allbirds shoes – which are super comfortable.
Wearing them around town no one would even guess that they could double as golf shoes. And on the course they perform really well, especially when you have dry Summer conditions.
Check out our full review of the Allbirds Golf Dashers.
If you're looking for an extremely comfortable pair of "All-Day" golf shoes, that are still stable enough to perform on the course? These may be just the shoes for you.
Best Formal All Day Golf Shoe: TRUE Linkswear FS-02 Mixed Media
Formal may be the wrong word to describe these, but it’s the best I could come up with.
If you need a pair of shoes for the course, but also dress up to wear to a casual business dinner? These are it.
TRUE uses a variety of materials here to create a very well-constructed pair of shoes that look great with jeans and a sweater.
They also provide more support on the golf course than I expected, making this one of the best double duty shoes on the list
Here’s our full review of the TRUE Mixed Media FS-02
Dress them up, dress them down, on the course, off the course - it doesn't matter. These things work just about anywhere.
Final Thoughts on All Day Golf Shoes
While the concept of the “all day” golf shoe is still relatively niche, it isn’t going to stay that way for long.
As more and more people are realizing that you really can have a golf shoe that is also suitable for everyday wear, we’ll be seeing more of these styles come to market.
But depending on what you’re looking for I can full recommend any of the shoes on this list. Some are better for golf than others, but I own every single one of these, and they’ve each had considerable wear time.
Questions? Drop a comment and I’ll do my best to answer.
And if you’re looking for more golf shoe recommendations, here’s our list of the best golf shoes of 2024.
