Under Armour Spieth One Shoe Review
Has Jordan Spieth's foray into golf shoe design been a success?
An excellent all-round golf shoe providing comfort and performance in equal measure. The traction and stability during the swing is noticeably good while the comfort maintains a spring in your step right up until the 18th green.
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An abundance of performance-enhancing features help you stay connected to the ground for power, but with excellent comfort for walking between shots
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The busy, modern look may put off those who prefer a more traditional golf shoe.
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Golf Monthly's Under Armour Spieth One Shoe Review, a new performance cleated model designed with help from two-time major champion Jordan Spieth
Under Armour Spieth One Shoe Review
Key technology The Spieth One has a breathable, waterproof upper to ensure world-class performance even in the toughest golfing conditions, preventing water from entering the shoe, but allowing perspiration to escape.
It also features groundbreaking Rotational Resistance Traction, which prevents the rotation of the foot during the swing from backswing to impact. The upper of the Spieth One is composed with a single seam, reducing layers and weight while enhancing the overall fit and feel.
Additionally, a dual durometer outsole has a softer forefoot for flexibility, paired with a firm heel for stability and support.
Will suit Those who prefer the feel and performance of a cleated shoe as well as modern styling.
GM Review
Looks From all sides, the Spieth One is a busy-looking shoe, with lots going on around the upper and on the sole. Some are purely cosmetic, but most are there with a tangible performance benefit.
Performance It’s clear Under Armour has left no stone unturned and no avenue untapped in developing this shoe and having a two-time major champion involved in the entire process can only enhance the end product.
What we have in Spieth One is a ground breaking design – we haven’t seen such a radical cleat design as is found in the rotational resistance traction cleats developed by Champ that feature on the outsole of Spieth One. It’s hard to measure if they do actually reduce your foot’s tendency to turn excessively, but what is certain is that they maintain excellent stability and ground contact for maximum power.
Under Armour’s previous premium cleated shoe offerings perhaps lacked the out-of-the-box comfort golfers of today expect, but this is no such problem in the Spieth One. Underfoot cushioning is rife and obvious, as is the padding around the ankle and underneath the tongue, making it a much more pleasant prospect when walking between shots.
That comfort continues during the round regardless of the playing conditions thanks to the softness and breathability of the leather upper. The alignment lines on the inside of the upper are a nice touch, as is the Jordan Spieth logos and the dual hardness of the outsole, utilizing a firmer material on the outside to increase stability through more perimeter weighting.
In terms of performance, the Spieth One excels in every area a golfer looks for and at £150, there's some decent value for money to be had.
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Joel has worked in the golf industry for over 14 years covering both instruction and more recently equipment. He now oversees all equipment and video content at Golf Monthly, managing a team of talented and passionate writers and presenters in delivering the most thorough and accurate reviews, buying advice, comparisons and deals to help the reader or viewer find exactly what they are looking for.
One of his career highlights came when covering the 2012 Masters he got to play the sacred Augusta National course on the Monday after the tournament concluded, shooting a respectable 86 with just one par and four birdies. To date, his best ever round of golf is a 5-under 67 back in 2011. He currently plays his golf at Burghley Park Golf Club in Stamford, Lincs, with a handicap index of 2.8.
Joel's current What's In The Bag?
Driver: Titleist TSR3, 9°, Fujikura Ventus Black 6 S shaft.
Fairway wood: Titleist TSR3, 15°
Hybrid: Titleist TSi2, 18°
Irons: Titleist T150, 4-PW
Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM10, 50°, 54° and 58°
Putter: LAB Golf DF3
Ball: 2023 Titleist Pro V1x
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