Some golfers brave the rain. Others (some might refer to as less passionate) avoid it altogether.
If you’re part of that first group and are itching to play no matter the conditions, we’ve got some golf shoes you should consider. This information will be especially important if you live somewhere that gets a lot of rain.
Each year during our most demanding testing, we determine which golf shoes are best suited to take on the elements.
Here is my list of the top three waterproof golf shoes.
of Red Presidio Sun Day It was voted the best low-profile golf shoe from the 2026 studless test pool and features above-average waterproofing.
You’ll notice an upper with different patterns and shapes that help wick water away from the shoes. The upper also features water-resistant reinforcements in the form of TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) film which helps prevent water from entering the shoe.
of Skechers Blade Tour it ended up tied for the highest mark in terms of waterproofing in our testing, scoring a perfect 15/15. It’s not often you can tell how waterproof a shoe is from a photo, but the image above illustrates that this is a winner when it comes to battling the elements.
On top of the main waterproofing, Skechers Blade Tour performed well in every other category and took the top prize overall in this year’s Most Wanted Golf Shoe testing.
Would it be a real party if Scottie Scheffler’s NIKE Victory Pro 4 is it marked missing?
Absolutely not.
I’m a big advocate for NIKE Victory Pro 4 and I spent a lot of time with them. At the time, I was living in Utah (which gets a fair amount of humidity) and I was impressed with how well the Victory Pro 4 held up. NIKE has struggled to make a golf shoe for a long time, but finally did it with the Victory Pro 4.
Final thoughts
If you’re still on the fence about which shoe to buy, you can head over to our most wanted buyer’s guides (linked below). When you get there, look for the “elements” section. This section references how waterproof this particular golf shoe is and will also provide other sections with important data.
The best golf shoes are waterproof and high performance in our other categories. What categories do we test?
- elements
- Withdrawal
- comfort
- STABILITy
Choosing a golf shoe can be difficult, but we hope to make it easier. Rain or shine, it’s birding time.
