Finally, as expected from FootJoy, the HyperFlex Carbon does have a very tall, traditional heel. If you’re a longtime FootJoy wearer, this will feel very natural. However, if you’re used to natural motion shoes, this will be an adjustment. Just as with clubs, there’s not a right or wrong on heel drop, but you need to find what’s comfortable for you.

Most of the shoes will clean really easily with a damp towel, but you may find the knitted bootie tough to clean as it isn’t waterproof and will just absorb water and mud. StratoFoam was developed specifically for golf to absorb and return the maximum amount of energy. As with any cushion designated to maximize energy return, the foam is slightly on the firmer side. Hyper Power: HyperFlex Carbon offers additional underfoot cushioning with an OrthoLite® Impressions FitBed®.

FootJoy is the mainstay in golf footwear. Their flagship product, the Pro SL [review HERE], would be a top three golf shoe company all on its own. And while FootJoy’s lineup features primarily traditional designs and longtime favorites, they do like the stretch their creative wings from time to time. That’s where HyperFlex comes in. For athletic golfers who want a shoe designed for power, this is it. The FootJoy HyperFlex Carbon golf shoe is stable and powerful. Great traction. Knit upper is very comfortable. Tall, traditional heel. Bauer Media Group consists of : Bauer Consumer Media Ltd, Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited, The molded carbon fiber “power plate” should make the HyperFlex Carbon more stable, thanks to added rigidity in the midsection of the foot bed. Carbon fiber plates aren’t new to footwear (distance running shoes take advantage of the same stiffening and energy return properties) but they are still fairly new to golf shoes. The HyperFlex Carbon is undoubtedly not the first shoe to feature this technology and it surely won’t be the last. However, this is the first time FootJoy has outfitted the popular HyperFlex with carbon fiber. The upper of the Hyperflex shoe is made from a high performance engineered mesh with TPU yarns that combines with a soft and comfortable athletic waterproof knit upper to deliver incredible retention properties, while providing waterproof protection. The OptiFlex Outsole provides lightweight stability and performance & the Pulsar LP Cleats by Softspikes provide stability and support from the moment you step foot onto the course.

Worried about that comfort compromise? FootJoy also added additional cushion to the foot bed to counteract the slightly stiffer feel that the carbon fiber provides. Saddle Up! Last year’s HyperFlex BOA took the crown as the most comfortable spiked shoe of 2022. Can the new HyperFlex match that same energy? Time will tell. Anything Else?The all-new HyperFlex lineup from FootJoy undoubtedly looks better than in previous years—but how does it perform? Stay tuned for our upcoming Buyer’s Guide for the Best Spiked Golf Shoes of 2023. Enjoy support and stability the moment you set foot on the course with Softspike’s Pulsar LP cleats. Whenever you buy a pair of FootJoy golf shoes, you do so knowing the company has been the #1 golf shoe manufacturer for over 100 years. FootJoy has five key areas it works on, quality, style, comfort, innovation, and performance, and if you loved your first pair of FootJoys, you’ve probably already bought more. Keep cool under pressure with a breathable performance mesh that’s combined with a ribbed knit saddle for support and structure.

The new FJ Hyperflex and Hyperflex Carbon golf shoes have been designed with the athletic golfer in mind, as it delivers Hyper Fit, Hyper Control, and Hyper Power for men and women. These features are on top of the athletic lightweight comfort, added stability, and swing power maximisation that FootJoy incorporated into its 2021 models. The original HyperFlex golf shoe was a very popular model as well as one of the most athletic styles FootJoy has offered across its extensive history. Updated for 2023, the new HyperFlex range comes in three men's models - HyperFlex, HyperFlex BOA, and HyperFlex Carbon. The HyperFlex Carbon features - you guessed it - carbon fiber in the construction, as well as a few more bells and whistles to battle for the crown of the best golf shoe of the year and earn a place in our 2023 Editor's Choice.These shoes are absolutely first class and I’m not surprised to see them already on tour with Sahith Theegala choosing to put them in play straight away.

Stability is good, sure … but if a golf shoe isn’t comfortable? Forget about it. The FootJoy HyperFlex lineup relies on the brand’s proprietary StratoFoam for underfoot comfort.Enjoy the ultimate comfort golf shoe experience with a 100% waterproof mesh upper, StratoFoam, and OrthoLite Impressions.