FootJoy Hyperflex Carbon, Men's Golf Shoe

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This week the self-proclaimed “No. 1 shoe in golf” introduced the redesigned, retooled HyperFlex and HyperFlex Carbon. Surely you’re no stranger to the Hyperflex line of spiked golf shoes but this year is different. Behind the new sleek, sexy look, FootJoy has some bold claims to live up to. Power is a huge part of the modern golf game, whether you’re a professional or an amateur, and FootJoy’s Optiflex outsole provides the perfect balance of the flexibility needed for walking and the stability in the golf swing needed to maximise power. Slip on a pair of the new Hyperflex carbon shoes, and you’ll also benefit from a power plate made from moulded carbon fire that delivers Tour-level performance and stability. An OrthoLite Impressions FitBed also optimises underfoot cushioning. Enjoy support and stability the moment you set foot on the course with Softspike’s Pulsar LP cleats.

Thanks to the soft spikes the grip was exceptional on the course, but I would say maybe too good. Before my first round, I was on the driving range and struggled to get my feet turning through my swing as they gripped the mat too well, which I thought could have hurt after more and more swinging, however on the course and with some give in the ground they worked wonderfully. The Saddle Strap is integrated as part of the lacing system to wrap your foot when choking down on the laces. All of this is to say that the FootJoy HyperFlex should fit like a glove. Comfort is King 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. Here are a few more reasons to treat yourself to a new pair of Hyperflex or Hyperflex Carbon golf shoes this spring. 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.

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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? Another change FootJoy made to this year’s HyperFlex lineup is in what they call the Saddle Strap. You’ll notice that the Saddle Strap is larger than previous pairs and is attached to the heel counter rather than as a stand-alone piece. Similar to the addition of carbon fiber, the redesigned Saddle Strap should provide more stability, especially on the lateral side of the midfoot section. Because the strap wraps to the medial side, you’ll have some extra support there, too. 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! I tried the HyperFlex with the BOA system which you can see above. I’m often not a fan of BOA golf shoes as I’ve found them to be restricting and uncomfortable. So I was very skeptical about these, but I can certainly say they were great. The BOA system is internal and only has a small amount showing where it tightens the strap, I believe this is why I found them to be so secure as the BOA tightens with the straps rather than the laces themselves.

Hyper Power: HyperFlex Carbon offers additional underfoot cushioning with an OrthoLite® Impressions FitBed®.A few years ago, I had a FootJoy shoe fitting where the shoe professional told me I had been wearing the wrong-sized shoes my whole golfing career, and he sized me down dramatically. I now wear a minuscule EU 39, which is a whole size smaller than I wear in other brands shoes, but they fit me perfectly. The FootJoy HyperFlex Carbon golf shoe is stable and powerful. Great traction. Knit upper is very comfortable. Tall, traditional heel.