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Nike Air Zoom Infinity Tour NEXT% Shield Shoe Review

Golf Monthly's Jonny Leighfield puts Nike's Infinity Tour Shield shoe to the test out on the golf course.

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Certainly a leading player in the best golf boot market, the Air Zoom Infinity Tour NEXT% Shield is a strong all-around product. A lack of support in the heel, plus divisive aesthetics could put some off, but the impressive waterproofing abilities and brilliant traction in the sole ensure it delivers in plenty of other key areas.

Highly impressive waterproofing abilities

Sturdy materials ensure warmth

Comfortable sole and excellent traction

Lack of forgiveness in the heel

Aesthetically divisive

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The 2023 release of Nike’s Air Zoom Infinity Tour NEXT% Shield shoes dropped ahead of the winter season, replacing a very similar 2022 version - in terms of aesthetics - but toning down the color scheme. The Shield model, designed to provide the same level of comfort and style as its summer sibling, is a sturdier upgrade on the standard mode l and features a higher heel and more robust outer layers as well as an adjustable sleeve interior.

Nike has always been a leading brand in terms of the best golf shoes on the market, and now they are forging the way in relation to the best golf boot as well. Helpfully, conditions in the UK have taken a turn for the more autumnal during our testing period, therefore a handful of rounds in wet and windy weather on different courses have allowed for a comprehensive look at these boots.

Looks-wise, the Air Zoom Infinity Tour NEXT% Shield boots have split opinion among consumers - as well as my friends and family. Personally, I think this is one of the best-looking winter golf shoes on the market right now - especially when you consider how difficult it is to make a golf boot look as stylish as its summer rival. The iron grey colorway that I tested did not look out of place with any of the outfits I wore, either, and they also hid mud and dirt well too - a significant plus point, especially in the winter.

A slight drawback, in my eyes, was the upper external layer. Because the majority of the external material is rubber, when it gets wet, that excess moisture simply slides off so the waterproofing was outstanding to say the least. But the upper section consists of a durable fabric which - while helping to prevent any moisture reaching the inner section and hosting the cross-foot zip - clearly shows any kind of water and looks a little untidy. Underneath the upper section lies the comfortable sleeve to place your foot in and draw-string laces to secure the shoe in place. Despite initial reservations, I never once needed to readjust the laces during any of my rounds and I found the sleeve incredibly warm on the windier days.

Regarding support, my biggest concern would have to be the lack of forgiveness in the heel of the boot. The back consists of a hard plastic and an inefficient amount of cushioning which could potentially lead to blisters or simply discomfort for some. The sole of the boot is excellent, however, and provided more than enough support for weary limbs following long and hilly climbs.

From a practical standpoint, I found the boots to provide excellent traction - especially from the balls of your feet when swinging on wet tee boxes or in slick fairways. While there are only four protruding plastic spikes underneath, they are perfectly positioned from an ergonomic point of view and gave me total confidence when swinging the golf club.

Overall, these boots are incredibly strong in a variety of key areas, and while they may not be for everyone in terms of aesthetics and leave something to be desired in the heel, if you are looking for a statement piece on the course this winter, you probably don’t need to look any further.

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Jonny Leighfield is our Staff News Writer who joined Golf Monthly just in time for the 2023 Solheim Cup and Ryder Cup. He graduated from the University of Brighton with a degree in Sport Journalism in 2017 and spent almost five years as the sole sports reporter at his local newspaper. An improving golfer who still classes himself as ‘one of the worst players on the Golf Monthly team’, Jonny enjoys playing as much as he can and is hoping to reach his Handicap goal of 18 at some stage. He attended both the 150th and 151st Opens and is keen to make it an annual pilgrimage.

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Nike Air Zoom Infinity Tour Shoe Review

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New tech, innovative designs, state of the art materials, and generally trend setting are all synonymous with Nike Golf .  While I’m not saying everything they do is great or is everyone’s cup of tea, you can’t deny that they aren’t all of those things.  Whether it’s high-performing shoes for their Tour players, or classic sneaker-based shoes like Jordans and Air Max models, Nike Golf keeps cranking out hits.  Their latest is the running shoe-inspired Air Zoom Infinity Tour as worn by Brooks Koepka. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the release of this shoe was slightly delayed, but they’ve officially landed and golfers wasted no time scooping up their pairs.

The Air Zoom Infinity Tour borrows a lot of technology utilized by Nike in other sports.  I’ll link to more information around that at the end.

Nike released the Air Zoom Infinity Tour in three different colorways at initial launch.  There are pretty basic all white and black options, but the clear star of the group is the white/black/flash crimson/volt colorway pictured here.  The higher tongue and Achilles are somewhat different looking, but don’t look awkward once on foot.

Clearly the Air Zoom Infinity Tour looks like a running shoe, but that’s no accident.  The whole shoe was based on a simple request from Brooks Koepka in 2017 – “make me a running shoe I can golf in.”  I’d say mission accomplished in the looks department.  I still think they look sick in this colorway and will be a regular in my summer golf rotation.

Comfort Level

If you’re expecting a super pillowy and soft pair of shoes, the Nike Air Zoom Infinity Tour isn’t exactly that.  Don’t get me wrong, it’s very comfortable, but it feels more like a purpose-driven performance golf shoe that will hold up over 18 holes.  Not a bed of clouds.  The waterproof Flyknit upper is lightweight, but also snug around your foot for great support.  Though the tongue and Achilles look high, the upper is actually more of a lower profile.  While the shoe is fairly snug around your foot, it’s true to size in length.  I usually wear an 11 US “medium” and the Air Zoom Infinity Tour felt more narrow than usual, but it wasn’t uncomfortable or unwearable due the softer upper.

On-Course Performance

The Air Zoom Infinity Tour’s new traction system was the first thing that caught my eye.  Sure, Nike has used innovative sole and spike designs in the past, but the transparent sole with a wild traction pattern is an attention grabber.  Rather than explain it myself, I’ll just lift this straight from Nike:

The source of a golfer’s kinetic energy comes from the feet, and every time a golfer swings, they lose some of that energy. This is where Nike Air Zoom Infinity Tour steps in, re-harvesting and redistributing some of that lost energy.  Analyzing data from pressure maps, Nike designers looked at where traction elements need to be positioned on the shoe for an ultimate return on movement. Developing a holistic system that transfers more power up the kinetic chain, Nike obsessed the areas of fit (to reduce in-shoe movement), ride (for maximum energy retention) and traction (for zero slip in any direction).

Admittedly, I didn’t get on a Trackman or use any other tech to really measure this.  Surprisingly, I just don’t have access to the same tech Nike does.  What I can say is that the Air Zoom Infinity Tour has a tremendous blend of traction, mobility, and feedback during the golf swing.  The traction pattern on the sole creates the right grip that allows for natural mobility throughout the swing without losing control.  The REACT midsole and “Zoom Air Strobel” (the layer between the midsole and the upper) also contribute to excellent ground feedback that’s as good as any golf shoe I’ve worn.

Final Thoughts – Nike Air Zoom Infinity Tour

I totally understand that the Nike Air Zoom Infinity Tour might not be the golf shoe for everyone.  That said, you can’t deny that it’s an impressive combination of tried and true Nike technologies that flat out work.  I found them to be comfortable over 18 holes and they were an absolute performer as a piece of golf equipment.  It will be interesting to see if the Air Zoom Infinity Tour creates a new standard for Nike Golf footwear moving forward and where they go from here.

If you want to read more about the backstory and technological details of the Air Zoom Infinity Tour, click here .

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