Puma has really upped the ante this year when it comes to footwear, and the Royale shoes are without a doubt one of the best golf shoes of 2025. Puma is one of the heavy hitters in the category and has had a good presence on Tour for a number of years. Despite that, I always believed something was missing from its armoury, a really good-looking pair of performance shoes that have a more formal design. In 2024, we met the Avants, which looked to be heading in that direction, and PUMA has gone one further this year, finally filling that spot with a standout model in the Royale.
As soon as I caught a glimpse of these shoes, I knew I was in for a treat. Puma has opted to take a much more refined approach to branding with the Royales, with the trademark Puma logo featured across the body created using faint perforations rather than a large eye-catching print or colour. This decision works wonders. I wouldn’t say I dislike the Puma logo, however, the lower profile design does add a touch of class to the whole look.
