It’s not often that you get a golf shoe that you can wear when you’re not golfing. Golf shoes go one of two ways: your traditional white blucher or saddle shoe. That said, even if you could wear those shoes off the course, the only time a white t-shirt looks acceptable is at 1950s Yale or with a naval officer’s uniform. Over the years, several brands have tried and mostly failed to make a golf shoe that works on and off the course, but G/FORWARD may have only cracked the code with the new one G.112 Spikeless.
Threading the needle between looks and performance is a difficult task, but according to G/FORWARD, G.112 Spikeless features an updated anti-seize outdoor stove that improves your connection to the ground. In other words, as casual as this shoe looks, you’re not sacrificing anything by way of traction. These are also supposed to be water-resistant and, thanks to their washable insoles, wind-resistant (we’ll all be eager to put that claim to the test). Since these are made of PU leather, they should also be easy to clean, meaning you can keep them looking new for longer.
G/FORWARD literally says that G.112 Spikeless works on the course or in the club, and frankly, I agree with them. Style-wise, these almost remind me of something from Alma Mater or Cole Haan, but they definitely stand on their own. However, this is what makes G/FORE uniquely G/FORE. They sit in a space in the golf world that makes them feel almost familiar, yet incredibly unique. The style of these is impeccable—they look like a high-quality Italian leather sneaker fused with a trainer, and boom, now you’ve got a golf shoe, too.
of G.112s come in three colors: nimbus/shocking orange, snow/dusk and snow/dune. Of the three, I’m a big fan of the nimbus/shocking orange, mostly because I’m a sucker for orange accents everywhere, but I also think they look the sportiest and most striking of the bunch. If you are a fan of being a little more muted, the other colors will be for you. However, all three colors can be dressed up or down and look perfectly at home in a variety of settings. At first glance, I’m really impressed with these and we’ll see if they look as good in person as they do in pictures.
