At Golf Monthly we have tested a lot of Sun Day Red gear from the apparel all the way to the shoes, and I personally can attest the performance is usually of such a high standard that it competes with the best on the market. The Osprey shoes for example, I gave five stars and shoe expert Dan Parker came oh so close to doing the same for the Pioneer Cyprus shoe as well. Well I recently got my hands on the new Presidio shoe to see if this continues.
Starting with the looks, the sneaker-style, casual, spikeless golf shoe section of the market has grown and grown over the last few years and I think this is another worthy inclusion. I think it looks fantastic especially in the white/gray finish pictured here, whilst there are more colorful options out there including white/red, white/blue and some black finishes. It looks modern without being over the top, and clearly the designers have decided to subtly reference key technology in the shoe, without overly shouting about it.
With a shoe of this type, a non-negotiable is comfort, and I am pleased to report these deliver exactly how I would expect them to. It features a full length proprietary EVA midsole and foam primarily located towards the heel which meant I could use these shoes right out of the box and I confidently wore them all day as well.
The mesh tongue sits nicely on the top of the foot and the breathability was good thanks to the mesh construction of most of the upper. Touching on the comfort at the heel again, it is worth acknowledging I often struggle in this area with new shoes but the padding and heel cup design really is outstanding from a comfort perspective.
Speaking of the heel, the stability in this area is top-notch as well. The shoe features an External Heel Counter which keeps the heel locked in and stable throughout the swing, and it is worth noting the outsole’s full length ground contact enhances the stability in my opinion. In other shoes I’ve tested there is ground contact towards the heel and front of the foot, and less at the mid-foot which can compromise that locked-in feel, but again, the Presidio delivers here. Now admittedly, from a grip perspective you will likely find more from spiked golf shoes but for a spikeless shoe, the performance is still good thanks to multi-direction lug placement and the different edges and styles of lug as well. All the different angles on the outsole are impressive and perform well to boot.
To conclude, earlier I mentioned there is mesh involved in the construction of this shoe but don’t fret because these are still 100% waterproof. I think if you are in the market for a comfortable, stable pair of spikeless golf shoes then the Presidio shoes are well worth considering. The price is at the top end of the spectrum in this area of the market, but the performance will not disappoint.
