As a brand Payntr is led by biomechanics and really giving the golfer a shoe that performs at a very high level on all levels. Their tagline is “Performance Multiplied” and I feel they tick that box in every area of their shoes. The Payntr Women’s X 007 offers the solution to formidable traction and superb comfort in a spikeless shoe.
Clarino microfibre upper is light as a feather and peppered with breathability yet this shoe keeps your feet dry when skipping through puddles on the way to the green! Water resistant technology works wonders and dew and rain simply beads off. NeverWet superhydrophobic solution that is applied to the shoe means these will keep soggy socks at bay. The pinched design of the heel creates a seal around your foot so the water won’t even get in from above. Everything about these waterproof shoes is designed to hug your foot and keep everything outside exactly there, leaving your feet comfortable and dry.
These are also some of the most comfortable shoes I have ever tested. To the same level as other spikeless shoes such as the Adidas Adizero the X 007 is as lightweight as any shoe I’ve owned. There is cushioning every place that every part of your foot touches. From the padding under the tongue that has as memory foam quality about it, to the PMX fit heel that moulds itself about your Achilles and offers incredible stability.
The TPU outsole has the most beautiful Pearlized finish. When you prod it with your finger it feels like something you could jump up and perform an effortless slam dunk in. There is quite literally a spring in my step as I walk the fairways or down the driving range. This comfort comes armed with some of the best traction on a spikeless shoe I’ve ever experienced. I’m a big spikes fan and to fall as head over heels as I have for a spikeless pair means they must be good.
The design of the sole hosts two different shape of rubber nubs that are strategically positioned to maximize traction in not one but three dimensions. When cranking up the golf swing I’ve always struggled with stability in my lower half, one of the reasons I’ll always wear spiked shoes. These really helped me to use the ground and develop some really decent torque at the top and power through the ball. The TPU propulsion plate helps stabilize the whole shoe and ensures the golfer to use ground forces and really helped me believe I was more stable through the ball. The X 007’s have upgraded my impact position.
That springy feel that I referred to earlier kicks in here but in a way that made me feel I was almost nestled into the c ground through my feet. Payntr has designed the PMX Foam midsole to be softer for energy return and responsiveness. I could almost feel the ground through my feet. This is very helpful if you’re someone who feels the slopes on the green to help you read putts.
From a swing point of view I felt I got a bit of a boost through the ball. The fit is magic and you’ll notice the sizing is very accurate. The 3D Molded Performance Footbed means I’m wearing these on and off the course. My pair of X 003 that I have had for a few years now, became my faithful dog walking shoes thanks to their comfort and water resistance. Absolute winners both on and off the course. I cannot wait for Payntr to introduce spiked shoes to their women’s range, though I’ll be quite literally wowed if they offer even more traction than these. Great shoes from a great company.
