Brand Background
Adidas is a sports empire. They’re in running. Basketball. Soccer. Skateboarding. Lifestyle. So of course they dipped into golf, too—because why not add another category to the mix?
But here’s the thing: when you’re chasing every sport, you don’t exactly master one.
Adidas golf shoes borrow heavily from their running and training silhouettes. That means light, athletic, and familiar—but also unstable, undersupported, and not built for real ground connection. Sure, the TOUR360 looks clean. But when you’re leaking energy off the tee or slipping out on wet turf, who cares what your shoes look like?Just ask the Adidas pros who’ve had to blame “the conditions” after a slip. Turns out running shoe tech doesn’t hold up when your cleats need to plant.
SQAIRZ, by contrast, isn’t busy designing soccer kits or Yeezy slides. We’re focused. Golf is where we started, and performance is what we have proven. Every detail—especially the roomier toe box—was engineered to help golfers swing harder, stay balanced, and walk away with more consistency. We aren’t trying to win a sneakerhead award (even though we could with our sleek design). We’re here to help you win your Saturday round.
Philosophy
Adidas golf shoes are sleek, lightweight, and packed with vague “tech” buzzwords—Lightstrike, BOOST, INSITE. Sounds fast. But when was the last time you saw a distance claim from Adidas? A swing speed chart? A study on balance?
You haven’t—because they don’t have one.
SQAIRZ shoes are proven to increase swing speed and improve balance. Independent testing showed up to +3.9 MPH in swing speed and over 12 yards of added distance just by switching to our shoes. We’re not a lifestyle brand with a golf line. We’re a golf brand that lives by how players perform in our shoes.
Feature Comparison
Roomier Base
We built our platform to give your toes room to spread, stabilize, and grip the turf. That extra surface area = more balance and better ground interaction. Adidas shoes taper the toe, cramping your stance and leaving power on the table.
Lacing
SQAIRZ uses Sta-Put™ laces with friction nubs—so when you tie them, they stay tied.
TOUR360 fans have complained about loose laces for years. But Adidas is too busy chasing the next sport to fix it.
Performance Focus
Adidas optimizes for comfort and crossover appeal. We optimize for your swing. That’s the whole difference.
What Golfers Are Really Saying (About Us… and Adidas)
Joe B.
"Used to love the Adidas TOUR360. But the laces never stayed tied. Switched to SQAIRZ and wow—features I actually care about. Now ordering pairs for the family."
Kevin H.
"I was skeptical about the claims. I’ve worn FootJoy, Nike, Adidas… these are the best shoes I’ve had in 50 years of playing. Very stable and comfortable."
Tim
"I feel an improvement in stability over Adidas, FootJoy, and Puma. If Sir Nick’s right, maybe I’ll finally beat my brother. Buying another pair soon—once my old ones wear out (I’m Scottish, I have a rule)."
Bob D.
"Been alternating between Adidas and FootJoy for years. Saw Faldo talking about SQAIRZ and figured I’d try. Finally—stability, comfort, and laces that don’t slip. I’m done with the big brands."
Let’s just say… we didn’t have to twist any arms. Adidas golfers are switching—and they're not shy about why.
See the Proof: We Cut the Shoes Open
Ever wonder what you’re actually standing on?
We put our LT Series head-to-head with top Adidas models in a cutting video that shows exactly how much more volume we give your feet to work with—especially in the toe box. Bigger platform, better performance. It’s not a theory. It’s physics.
Watch the Shoe Cutting Video Here
Not Sure Which LT Model Is Right for You?
Whether you prefer spiked or spikeless, we’ve got you covered with a complete guide to the LT Series.
Explore the LT Series Comparison Guide
What the Press Says
We earned it with performance. SQAIRZ has been:
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Named Most Stable Golf Shoe – MyGolfSpy
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Featured on Golf Digest’s Best Golf Shoes List – 6 Years Running
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Crowned Best Performing Golf Shoe – Sports Illustrated
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Golf Shoe of the Year (2025) – Golf News Net + Golfers Authority
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Reader’s Choice: Best Looking Spiked Shoe – Golf Fanatics
And if you want to talk about credentials, just ask world-class instructors David Leadbetter, Jim McLean, Rick Smith, and Sir Nick Faldo why they trust SQAIRZ. These guys teach the mechanics of ground force for a living—and they wear SQAIRZ for a reason.
Final Thoughts
Adidas makes solid shoes… for a lot of sports. But if you're serious about golf—if you're chasing more distance, more balance, more confidence—SQAIRZ is the one pair that’s actually built for the job.
You can dress like a runner. Or you can swing like a golfer. Your shoes decide.
Try the LT Series.
Your swing will thank you.