FootJoy Hyperflex Carbon, Men's Golf Shoe

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The HyperFlex family of golf shoes features FootJoy’s OptiFlex outsole that’s been bolstered by six traction cleats. The OptiFlex outsole was designed with flex (or relief) points that move with your foot as you walk. This makes walking not only feel more natural but comfortable as well. 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 fit of the FootJoy HyperFlex Carbon is roomy without being sloppy. My feet could always sense the edges of the shoe, but there was room for them to move. Despite the fairly sleek appearance, the toe box is quite roomy. I tested these in size 13 – my standard for FootJoy – and the fit was right on. Performance With the release of the HypefFlex and HyperFlex Carbon golf shoes, FootJoy promises hyper power, hyper control and hyper fit for men and women. Let’s dive straight into the technology behind the shoe and how it can possibly benefit your game. FootJoy HyperFlex and HyperFlex Carbon Release Details 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. 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.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. Spring golf is just around the corner, so it’s easy to see why 1st March 2023 has been set by FJ as the official launch date for the new FootJoy Hyperflex and Hyperflex Carbon golf shoes. However, some Tour players have already been seen wearing the new Hyperflex models, including Sahith Theegala and Rafa Cabrero Bello. The technology is there and the claims are bold. Can the HyperFlex and HyperFlex Carbongolf shoes live up to to the hype? You’ll be the first to know.

Hyper Control: The ThermoPlastic saddle strap wraps the foot to provide additional lateral and medial support and control throughout the golf swing.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. When I started swinging in the HyperFlex Carbon, the first thing that was immediately clear was that this is not your average knit shoe. The ThermoPlastic Saddle Strap wraps around your midfoot to provide noticeably elevated lateral stability. The HyperFlex Carbon strikes a nice balance between pure knits and leather stability shoes. Those Thermoplastic Saddle Straps also give the laces more impact on fit than in your standard knit shoe. 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 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 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.

The big talking point on these shoes is the custom moulded carbon fibre plate that sits in the sole. As an avid runner, I’m aware shoe companies have been adding carbon sole plates to shoes for a few years now, and I’ve wondered why they haven’t appeared in golf shoes yet. 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.

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.