The number one job of a golf shoe is simple — be comfortable. Sure, they need to do all the golf stuff too: provide traction, keep you balanced, maybe even help you drain a few more putts. But at the end of the day, if your shoes aren’t comfortable from the parking lot (or locker room, depending on where you tee it up) until you finally kick them off, it doesn’t matter how “high-performance” they are.
When we talked with Mike Forsey, Co-founder & President of PAYNTR Golf, he mentioned something that stuck with me — golfers spend more time in their sport’s shoes than any other athlete. Think about it: runners, hoopers, baseball players... no one wears their shoes as long as golfers do. You can hear more of Mike’s thoughts in our interview with him on The Hole Story Podcast.
Jonathan and I have been testing out the PAYNTR Match Day SC golf shoes, and honestly… they’re really good! Here are a few of our early impressions, both on and off the course.
First off, the look — they nailed it. The Match Day SCs blend that classic golf vibe with a clean, modern style that works with either shorts or pants. I’ve had multiple friends comment on them, with a few even hinting they’re grabbing a pair themselves. If people don’t see Jason Day wearing them, they might just spot the BestBall guys repping them on a course near you.
But let’s go back to comfort — because that’s where these shoes really shine. I tried another brand recently and ended up playing the back nine barefoot thanks to blisters (true story). So when I say the Match Day SCs might be the most comfortable golf shoes I’ve ever worn, I’m not exaggerating. They’re incredible, and I can’t wait for more rounds in them.
As for performance, Jonathan calls them the “grippiest” (we’ll pretend that’s a real word) spikeless shoes he’s ever worn. The nubs — or whatever we’re calling them — provide serious traction during your swing and while walking the course. Add in the fact that they’re waterproof and feature PAYNTR’s propulsion plate technology, and you’ve got a shoe that’s every bit as functional as it is comfortable. It’s no surprise they earned MyGolfSpy’s 2025 Spikeless Shoe of the Year.
Bottom line — we highly recommend the PAYNTR Match Day SC spikeless golf shoes.
🔗 PAYNTR Golf - Match Day SC Spikeless Golf Shoe