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What we tried:
of PUMA ELECTROCAT NITRO. Maybe the reason the name is capitalized is because it’s the brightest shade of orange I’ve ever seen. Never fear, it’s also available at white.
Who tried it:
Connor. Director of Content and resident sneakerhead. PUMA golf shoes have been hit or miss for me in the past. This couple may have changed my perception.
About ELECTROCAT NITRO
There’s a reason the ELECTROCAT NITRO caught my eye from the jump. No, it wasn’t the bold color palette called Fire Glow.
It’s massive rear … I mean “cushion”. The stack height on these shoes is great. Some might call it “thick.” Either way, the ELECTROCAT NITRO is designed to be a golf shoe with maximum cushioning. This trend of prioritizing comfort above all else is something that more brands are starting to do, even in recent months.
The ELECTROCAT NITRO relies on a heavy dose of PUMA’s flagship NITROFOAM to deliver a great (yes, I mean it) walking experience.
Why should you care about NITROFOAM?
Simply put, you should look out for NITROFOAM because it’s what PUMA uses in its flagship running shoes, including their unusual super shoe, the FAST-RB NITRO. If NITROFOAM is good enough for a shoe, this is illegal limit for driving competitionthen NITROFOAM is good enough for a golf shoe.
What makes NITROFOAM feel so good? It’s in the name. The foam is injected with nitrogen to ensure a smooth, responsive and plush ride.
From my first steps in the ELECTROCAT NITRO, I knew it would be a comfortable shoe. After only two holes, I confidently decreed it to be the most comfortable PUMA golf shoes I have ever worn.
Now, after spending hours and hours in the shoes, I can say with confidence it’s the most comfortable shoe I’ve worn this year.
That’s high praise coming from someone who has worn more than 125 golf shoes, including more than 50 this year alone. But I mean it. ELECTROCAT NITRO is the most comfortable golf shoe (so far) in 2024.
So if it’s so comfortable, is it worth getting? Maybe. It’s not so cut and dried.
In the shade
As a professional shoe tester, I can’t let the ELECTROCAT NITRO’s overwhelming comfort overshadow its few glaring weaknesses. It is my sworn duty to give it to you directly. Studless traction is good in dry conditions, but not in wet conditions. And the shoe suffers in the durability department to accommodate Goldilocks’ large pile of NITROFOAM and knit upper.
There’s no real torsional support (although there is a built-in heel counter) and the stack height itself isn’t for the faint of heart. It couldn’t be me! In everything but comfort, the shoes are so. At least passable.
Is that enough to stop me from recommending it? No. Seriously, it’s so comfortable.
If you prioritize convenience above all else, the ELECTROCAT NITRO is worth serious consideration. I’ve worn it on the course, at the range and even at the mall. In any scenario, I find myself impressed with the fit and feel.
It really comes down to this: The ELECTROCAT NITRO is not designed to be a great “all-around” golf shoe. It’s meant to be one extremely comfortable golf shoes that does enough in terms of traction and stability to survive on the golf course.
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