Is this the comfiest golf shoe of the year? Puma Phantomcat Nitro Golf Shoe Review
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At a glance
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Pros
- Excellent grip and traction
- Brilliant design and very stylish
- Underfoot comfort is amazing
- Relatively easy to keep clean
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Cons
- I have a shallow foot and I found there is a lot of movement inside the shoe
- The tongue is quite stiff
What we say...
Puma have released what they say is their most innovative golf shoe to date. Join us as we find out how good this golf shoe really is!
Puma is a brand loved throughout both the professional and amateur game. With iconic styles seen over the years on the feet of Rickie Fowler and most recently Viktor Hovland there is no wonder why Puma have featured so heavily on our list of the best golf shoes in recent years.
For 2024, Puma have unveiled their latest innovation in golf footwear: the Phantomcat Nitro golf shoe, aiming to set a new benchmark in performance and style. Crafted with cutting-edge technologies inside and out, this shoe promises unparalleled comfort and functionality across diverse turf conditions, all while boasting the signature Puma aesthetic.
Pros
- Excellent grip and traction
- Brilliant design and very stylish
- Underfoot comfort is amazing
- Relatively easy to keep clean
Cons
- I have a shallow foot and I found there is a lot of movement inside the shoe
- The tongue is quite stiff
| Sizes | US 7-15 | UK 7-12 |
| Colors | Puma White-Puma Black-Fluro Green Pes | Puma Black-Puma Silver-Yellow Sizzle | Puma White / Deep Navy / For All Time Red | Puma White / Puma Silver / Feather Gray |
| Waterproof warranty | One-year |
| Sole | Spiked |
- Exoshell Upper
- New Purefit Last
- Nitro foam midsole
- Flexspike cleats
At the heart of the Phantomcat Nitro is the revolutionary Nitrogen Infused Foam integrated into the heel, delivering enhanced rebound and lightweight responsiveness with every step. Complementing this is an anatomically shaped last with a generous toe box, meticulously developed through extensive research to ensure an optimal fit for a wide range of players.
Beyond its comfort-enhancing features, the Phantomcat Nitro introduces the innovative Flexspike design for unrivaled traction. Engineered to maximize surface contact with the ground, these uniquely shaped, integrated cleats not only provide superior grip but also optimize weight distribution, resulting in a lighter and more comfortable experience on the course. The multi-directional traction elements of the Flexspikes further enhance grip during the swing and while traversing the course.
Additional highlights of the Phantomcat Nitro include full-grain leather uppers with a 1-year waterproof guarantee, a TPU outsole base with spined secondary traction elements, and a molded heel panel that ensures foot stability and control throughout the swing.
What Puma Say:
Andrew Lawson, Senior PLM, Footwear, PUMA Golf
“The Phantomcat NITRO is our most advanced shoe to date, NITRO foam, and FLEXSPIKE technology give the golfer a combination of traction and comfort like never before. The feedback we’ve received from our Tour Athletes has been fantastic and I can’t wait for golfers to try this shoe.”
About the Author
Will Shreeve-Peacock – Golf Equipment Writer
Will is an expert in golf shoes, GPS watches, rangefinders, and training aids.
He has a degree in journalism from Sheffield Hallam University and four years’ experience working in golf retail with American Golf where he was trained by a host of the big-name manufacturers.
A six-handicapper, Will has played golf for more than a decade and is a member at Burghley Park Golf Club in Stamford, Lincolnshire.
