Martin Hopley
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At first glance the FootJoy HyperFlex II shoe does not look much different to the original version, but that just means you are getting more of a good thing.

FootJoy HyperFlex II Golf Shoe

The distinctive white sole continues and still uses the Fine Tune Foam or FTF 2.0 base which provides the walking comfort for the shoe which is very good.

FootJoy HyperFlex II Golf Shoe

The overall shape is still a longer and slightly pointy shape than most other FootJoy shoes, but it still accommodates most widths of feet well.

FootJoy HyperFlex II Golf Shoe

The sole continues the pods system for the spikes that protrude beyond the edge of the shoe to give the HyperFlex II great lateral stability in a toned down version of the ultra stable XPS-1 shoe.

FootJoy HyperFlex II Golf Shoe

Each of the nine Pulsar Tornado spikes is surrounded by a cluster of moulded sole spikes to spread the load and increase the grip to make walking on even the hardest surfaces a pleasure.

FootJoy HyperFlex II Golf Shoe

FootJoy HyperFlex II Golf Shoe

The broad sports style laces tie up over a generous and comfortable U shaped tongue that has lost the wrap around 'ears' of the original HyperFlex tongue that I was quite fond of, but it still does the job well. As before there is also a BOA version available too for an extra £15.

FootJoy HyperFlex II Golf Shoe

The removable insole uses a familiar FootJoy design and combines with the sole to provide running shoe like comfort.

FootJoy HyperFlex II Golf Shoe

The upper is made from the same lightweight mesh as the original and is similar to what you might find on a running shoe, but it is waterproof as well as being breathable. It is therefore also very soft and ready to go out of the box and I have had slippers that have taken longer to break in than the HyperFlex II.

However you also need lateral support from the upper and this is where the revised FlexGrid that lies on top of the mesh comes in.

FootJoy HyperFlex II Golf Shoe

As well as challenging for technical name of the year, the FlexGrid 3.0 Bio Morph design is a pattern of plastic 'ribs' that lies over the upper and this new version is designed to mimic the movement patterns of the tendons on top of your foot.

FootJoy HyperFlex II Golf Shoe

Short of having a Terminator style constitution that would enable me to peel back my skin to see how my tendons work, I will just have to take FootJoy's word for that.

From the outside the FlexGrid 3.0 morphs my bio very well and moves with the foot to give a good level support for what FootJoy has classified as one of their 'Athletic Performance' shoes.

FootJoy HyperFlex II Golf Shoe

This means that it will suit players who require a more mobile than a more structured shoe and you can find out which one you need by taking FootJoy's Performance Fitting Service using the BodiTrack sensor.

FootJoy HyperFlex II Golf Shoe

Combine this with an initial choice of four more restrained and classy looking designs that should have greater appeal and FootJoy look like having another success on their hand with the HyperFlex II.

FootJoy HyperFlex II Golf Shoe

Golfalot Rating: 5 stars
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FootJoy HyperFlex II Golf Shoe - Product Details

UK Launch01 January 2017
UK Launch RRP£145
USA Launch01 January 2017
GolferMens
Shoe StyleShoe
Sizes7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12, 12.5, 13, 14, 15
WidthsMedium, Wide
Colour OptionsBlue/Silver, Grey/Silver, Black, Navy/Orange
SpikedYes
WaterproofYes
Manufacturer's WebsiteFootJoy Website

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Tony Gallagher
September 2017

Comfortable although narrow at toe but not at all waterproof. After six months any damp grass permeates even in summer.

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