True Linkswear Lux Hybrid Golf Shoe Review

True Linkswear Lux Hybrid Golf Shoe Review

Those like myself who like to keep a keen eye on fashion trends in golf shoes will have noticed a move toward the ‘hybrid’ golf shoe over recent years – that is, a shoe that can be worn comfortably on and off the golf course. As golf fashion has started leaning more into the casual- think golf hoodies and golf joggers – so have the best golf shoes. True Linkswear – a relatively fresh brand out of the Pacific Northwest – has truly leaned into this part of the market with its commitment to casual golf shoes that can offer comfort, performance and that all-important wearability off the golf course. The Lux Hybrid is one of the brand’s flagship models, promising a lightweight and fully waterproof knit golf shoe for all year round. Is it possible to create the perfect blend of performance on the course and comfort off it? 

From a looks perspective, I think we can all agree this shoe would comfortably blend in pretty much any environment. From the moment you step out of your front door to play golf, you can wear these shoes all day long and with pretty much any outfit thanks to the selection of neutral colors and smart-casual silhouette. More than just the looks, it’s as comfortable as any standard sneaker is day-to-day too. The Wanderlux midsole is right up there with the midsole technology on some of the best spikeless golf shoes of the year. It’s soft to the touch but still firm enough underfoot to offer a decent amount of support during the golf swing. 

Weighing just 11.2oz, it’s also one of the lightest spikeless golf shoes I have tested. There’s no better feeling than slipping into a genuinely lightweight pair of golf shoes and during the 10,000 or so steps you’ll take on average over 18 holes, a lightweight shoe really does reduce overall fatigue in your legs. The lightweight, low-profile nature of this golf shoe does mean it lacks a little support around on the sides of the feet than some of its competitors, however. Shoes like the Cole Haan ZeroGrand Overtake or Under Armour Charged Phantom SL have a little more support around the foot when you’re swinging, so bare this in mind if you prefer a more ‘locked-in’ feeling from a spikeless golf shoe. 

The rubber spikeless outsole on the Lux Hyrbid is useful in that it’s incredibly low-profile and you can barely feel the nubs when walking on firmer surfaces off the course. As for grip on the course, it was great in dry conditions and…