FootJoy HyperFlex BOA Shoe Review

FootJoy HyperFlex BOA Golf Shoe Review

Usually, golf shoe brands create a new shoe and then offer a BOA version as an additional option. But the FootJoy HyperFlex shoe is different in that it was designed with BOA very much at the heart of it.

BOA allows golfers to implement micro adjustments on the tension which will stay in place over time. On Pro SL Carbon BOA, for example, the lace is made of 49 strands of stainless steel wrapped in nylon to withstand abrasion to shed dirt, debris, and water. Along with the athletic styling and brand new outsole, HyperFlex benefits from a completely new Wrapid BOA fastening system designed to completely eliminate pressure points for the ultimate fit and feel.

On first glance, the two-tone mesh upper with flashes of red details on our hero pair is sure to catch your eye – it looks like a trainer from the future. We certainly think the absence of a traditional tongue makes it a little more tricky to slide your feet in as loosening the BOA dial and pulling out the flap doesn’t make the entry hole any bigger. That said, the border material is very stretchy and the raised front and back sections allow you to pull them apart to create more room.

Once your feet are in, time to click in the BOA dial at the back and turn it to tighten. The system looks complex, like a system of pulleys working together to enclose the foot by pulling the flap down to the side but also pulling the tension down and back into the heel. FootJoy has done a pretty good job at concealing the mechanism and their laces but there will be golfers out there that prefer a cleaner look.

We have to say, we noticed the feeling of even pressure across the foot instantly. Normally the top of the shoe where the laces are tied will feet tight and the front of the shoe much looser but with HyperFlex it felt evenly spread out. It was surprisingly pleasant.

Couple that with the fact the shoe didn’t seem to pinch anywhere and the springy foam underneath means the comfort…