FootJoy Womens Flex XP Review

The Flex XP is the latest offering from FootJoy’s more sporty looking line of footwear. I adore these shoes and am still a big fan of the previous year’s model. These are another level of comfortable, they put a spring in your step and feel more like a running shoe than a golf shoe. This makes a round of golf around what was a fairly hard baked golf course this Summer. 

They kept my feet exceedingly comfortable temperature wise and this was thanks a cleverly engineered waterproof yet breathable mesh. This looks like it would just attract dust and dirt especially in damp conditions. Yet giving a rainy bunker lesson wet sand whilst wearing these, I glanced down at my feet expecting to see dirty toes and they were as new. Now that’s impressive tech. They’re waterproof, yet don’t look it. They also go through the washing machine perfectly well without affecting this attribution. The previous model of the Women’s Flex XP shoe is one I also still live in and that washes beautifully. 

It is the comfort levels that really made me fall for these, the sole is so cushioned and springy. The EVA midsole helps to stabilise the foot and provides brilliant support as you swing the club, even in wet conditions. 

As always the winner for me is the versatility of a golf shoe. Can I wear it on and off the golf course. Can I chase my kids around an adventure playground in it because it looks better than any of the pairs of trainers I own? Can I actually do a HIIT workout in these and feel I get the same performance as my usual trainers. The answer to all these questions with the Flex XP’s is a big old YES. Plus the waterproof element is really attractive too. If you’re after a guide for the very Best Women’s Waterproof Golf Shoes then check out our guide. 

I’d highly recommend the beautiful colour way that is the Beige/Peach/White ones that I tested. They boast a gentle flash of aubergine on the sole and ooze athletic style. The Teal and Lime are equally attractive. It’s…