The FootJoy HyperFlex 2025 Shoe is the latest addition from the number one shoe brand in golf. It’s said to be built for the athletic golfer to provide comfort, traction and performance.
Launched at the start of the year, the shoe has been immediately popular on Tour. Even Justin Thomas, who is known for wearing traditional shoes like the Premiere Series, chose to switch to HyperFlex because of the performance benefits.
I decided to see what all the fuss is about…
Who Are They Aimed At?
As FootJoy suggest, these shoes are for the ‘golfer athlete’. They’re packed with technologies to help you with performance. If you want to swing fast and freely, with lots of stability and traction, these shoes are for you.
Whereas some brands are sports companies who make golf shoes, FootJoy is a golf shoe company and with that comes a level of reliability.
They’re aimed at avid golfers who want more than just a trainer-style shoe. They’re for people who are looking for their equipment to give them small gains. Despite the all-white colourway, they are waterproof and wipeable which makes them suitable for year-round use.
The Tech
The new HyperFlex range can be split into three main sections when it comes to technology – comfort, traction and power.
Comfort comes thanks to the StratoFoam cushioning, which also provides plenty of stability too. The midsole is designed to absorb shock, whilst promoting energy return to reduce foot fatigue.
The shoes feature a TruFit system which give your shoes a comfortable and secure fit at all times. There’s also a wraparound heel support to keep the foot locked in.
An OptiFlex outsole gives golfers extra stability in the areas they need it most. This is thanks to strategically placed angles of traction, giving you grip from different lies.
LP Pulsar cleats and other traction nubs target the different direction of forces throughout the swing.
The shoes also feature a new outsole ‘PowerPlate’. This transfers more energy to the ground to encourage more speed, and helping to eliminate twisting. A TPU saddle helps to harness top of foot movement, transferring it back in to the ground.
For golfers who want an ever greater level of stability and comfort, FootJoy offer the HyperFlex Carbon. Like some top-level running shoes, it offers a carbon fibre plate in the sole to deliver even more performance. This is priced at £200, £30 more than the standard HyperFlex, and comes in either White or White/Navy/Blue colourways.
The standard HyperFlex is offered in four colourways: White/Black/Red, Grey/White/Charcoal, Black/White/Red and a White/Slate/Blue which is coming later in the year.
FootJoy HyperFlex 2025 Shoe Review
Looks and Feel
My first impressions of the shoe were that not much has changed in terms of appearance compared to the 2023 model, aside from an upgrade to the colourway.
The shoe features a similar OptiFlex outsole, along with a TPU knit upper and StratoFoam cushioning in the midsole. Additionally, the saddle is designed to lock the foot in place using the laces, ensuring a secure fit.
The sole design has been slightly upgraded, featuring a more angular shape and a new plate that is said to enhance comfort levels.
The midsole has a more modern look, and the drop reminds me of a running shoe, which I personally like. However, I preferred the colourways of the previous HyperFlex model, particularly the all-black and the white-and-blue variations.
Performance
When I first tested HyperFlex shoes out I remember them feeling much more lightweight and trainer-like. They were almost like the old FJ Flex shoes, but with added spikes on the bottom for extra traction.
The newer models of HyperFlex feel much more substantial. They’re not as lightweight as I’d expect or perhaps like, but they do provide you fantastic stability levels.
As someone who has previously used Pro/SL and Tour X Shoes, I found that the HyperFlex gave me the exact same levels of comfort.
They offer great support too, especially around the arch area. If you’re somebody who struggles to find shoes which provide this, the footbed in the HyperFlex is excellent.
The thing that impressed me most with these shoes was the traction. Testing at Stockport GC there were a few uneven lies, but I felt incredibly secure thanks to the shoe’s outsole and spike layout.
Having that level of grip really gives you confidence that you can swing freely. It also proves that they are more than capable of withstanding wet or wintery conditions.
The shoes are completely waterproof and seemed pretty easy to clean after the round. However having used the 2023 HyperFlex for a couple of years, the upper and knit sections do still tend to pick up a bit of dirt as time goes by.
If you play lots of golf on muddy golf courses, you’d probably find some other uppers easier to keep clean.
FootJoy HyperFlex 2025 Shoe Verdict
I think that the performance really has improved in the 2025 HyperFlex. There’s more durability, more traction and more stability than in previous years.
This has again taken it further away from being a lightweight trainer style shoe, and closer to a real performance shoe.
Perhaps this is why FootJoy have seen more of their Tour players using the HyperFlex this year than any other year.
Personally I felt they were a little too bulky and substantial for me. I much prefer wearing lightweight, trainer-style shoes, especially in the summer months.
But if you want trainer-like looks with all the performance benefits of a performance spiked shoe, the new HyperFlex is definitely worth trying.
Would I Use Them?
In terms of performance, I couldn’t fault them. But the looks weren’t quite to my taste, and I found myself wanting something a little more lightweight.
