FootJoy Women’s Winter Golf Boots Review | Golf Monthly

Golf boots are specifically designed to be worn in winter conditions and, in this piece, Carly Cummins takes FootJoy's model to the golf course

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I used to think golf boots were ugly and cumbersome, now I can’t imagine playing winter golf in anything else. Not only are the FootJoy boots excellent over a range of terrains, but they protect your feet in the harshest conditions

Waterproof and warm

Sturdy and stable in winter conditions

Bulky appearance won't suit all tastes

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If someone had said to me 10 years ago that I’d be trudging around the golf course every winter in a pair of golf boots, I would have laughed. Having grown up climbing mountainous terrain across all parts of the UK on various Duke of Edinburgh Award expeditions, I honestly thought that my days of wearing hiking boots were gone, and yet here they are suddenly a fashionable and functional women’s winter golf essential.

Looking at this from a performance perspective, wearing golf boots in the winter makes perfect sense. They are waterproof and robust, designed to withstand the rigours of soaking wet, muddy fairways and slippery grass surfaces. I guess it was only a matter of time before manufacturers realized that adapting them to suit the golf swing was sensible.

To begin with, the FootJoy Women’s Winter Boots have a generous fit that’s ideal for women with wide feet or problem toes like bunions, as your toes have space to move and don’t feel squashed together or rub against the inside of the boot. Conversely, if you have a narrow shoe fit then you’ll probably need to size down or wear an extra, thicker pair of socks.

The tall back gives the ultimate protection from unwanted splashes of water and mud, and I will definitely wear my leggings or trousers inside the boot to save them from getting covered in mud.

What's more, I love the fur lining that adds a little bit of fashion flair, while improving the comfort and warmth around the ankle.

Best of all, despite their size, these boots are incredibly lightweight to wear. They are not cumbersome at all, which is far different from my memories of those days of wearing heavy hiking boots.

Unlike many waterproof golf shoes these days, the FootJoy boots have a full set of spikes (Soft Spike Pulsar Cleats). This makes them really grip the turf and you’ll feel extremely stable no matter how soggy the ground conditions are.

The only fault I can pick is in the firmness of the leather material, even three rounds in it is pretty hard against the foot. Personally, I believe a softer, more luxurious leather would have been my comfort preference, but it would have had a huge price tag and, let’s face it, you really just want your feet to stay warm and dry during your winter rounds of golf and these boots certainly do that.

I used to think golf boots were ugly and cumbersome, now I can’t imagine playing winter golf in anything else!

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Carly Frost is one of the golf industry’s best-known female writers, having worked for golf magazines for over 20 years. As a consistent three-handicapper who plays competitive club golf at Parkstone and the Isle of Purbeck courses in Dorset every week, Carly is well-versed in what lady golfers love. Her passion for golf and skill at writing combine to give her an unbeatable insight into the ladies game.

Carly’s role at Golf Monthly is to help deliver thorough and accurate ladies equipment reviews, buying advice and comparisons to help you find exactly what you are looking for. So whether it’s the latest driver, set of irons, golf ball, pair of shoes or even an outfit, Carly will help you decide what to buy. Over the years she has been fortunate to play some of the greatest courses in the world, ranking Sea Island, Georgia, USA, among her favourite golf resorts. Carly's aptly-named son Hogan is already hitting the ball as far as mum and will undoubtedly be a name to watch out for in the future.Carly is a keen competitor and her list of golfing achievements are vast. She is a former winner of the South West of England Ladies Intermediate Championship, a three-time winner of the European Media Masters and she once beat an entire start-sheet of men to the title of Times Corporate World Golf Champion. She has played for both the Dorset and Surrey County Ladies first teams and is known for her excellent track record at matchplay.

Carly holds the ladies course record (68) at her home club Parkstone and her lowest competition round (seven-under-par 65) was carded in the pro-am of the Irish Ladies Open at Killeen Castle, playing alongside Solheim Cup superstar Anna Nordqvist. Although her current handicap index has crept up to 3.7 since Covid she has her sights firmly set on achieving that elusive scratch handicap and hopefully playing for her country when she’s 50.

Carly’s current What's In The Bag?

Driver: Callaway Epic Max, 10.5°

Fairway wood: TaylorMade SIM2, 15°

Hybrids: Titleist TS2, 19°, 21°, 24°

Irons: Mizuno JPX900, 5-PW

Wedges: Cleveland RTX, 52°, 56° and 58°

Putter: Scotty Cameron Futura X5

Ball: 2021 Callaway Ladies SuperSoft

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