As the second iteration of this Puma women’s golf shoe I think the Avant 2 has much improved styling. From a looks perspective, it’s a leap forward compared to the previous version with a more modern aesthetic.
I absolutely love the classically shaped sole, it’s like a throwback to the brogues I wore in the nineties, except that these are much, much lighter!
It’s an elegant, timeless look. In fact, it makes a refreshing change to see one of the best women's spikeless golf shoes as something a little more sophisticated than the trainer style of golf shoe that dominates our shop shelves.
The pretty pink stitching detail that frames the edge of the sole adds the perfect subtle dash of colour to what is otherwise a classical white shoe. The peach pink colour is also accented again in the addition of a little striped fabric loop on the heel.
This clever tab gives you something to hold onto when you slip the shoe on, without the need to use a shoe horn, preventing the heel of the shoe from losing shape and getting damaged.
Despite the fact that the Avant 2 is a summer shoe I’m happy that it still offers full waterproof protection courtesy of the full-grain leather upper. This means that if you’re hunting for a golf ball in the rough in the early morning dew, or you get caught in a heavy summer shower, your toes won’t know about it as your feet will stay dry.
The stand-out feature for me is the comfort. For a structured golf shoe, the Avant 2 offers exceptional soft feedback for the feet. Puma’s patented PROFOAM advanced lightweight material midsole really cushions the inside of the shoes, which feels heavenly when you first slip them on. It’s both spongy and supportive. The fit is snug, especially around the toe, which some women may find a touch narrow, especially if you suffer with bunions.
Out on the golf course the swing support is excellent, right from the first wear. The lightweight build was noticeable in making walking more pleasant, while the rubber carbon outsole gave me confidence that my foot would be supported throughout the whole swing. My biggest compliment is that I didn't notice the shoe while I was playing, it was so lovely and lightweight that I literally had a spring in my step.
From a price point perspective, these sit at the upper end of what I’d normally be prepared to spend on a summer pair of the best women's golf shoes, however given that they come with a one-year full waterproof guarantee I think that the premium price is worth spending and I anticipate keeping these on well into the autumn, muddy course conditions permitting.
