The Alpha Traction sole design on this shoe is cleverly constructed with rubber grips that work together to provide grip in areas that suit you the most. The new technology allows the shoe to move with your foot while still providing a strong level of support.

This is the best way of testing a golf shoe as using it in the real world over a number of weeks allows us to see how they perform when variables change like weather, ground conditions, different stances and lies, and so on.Perhaps one of the best spikeless golf shoes in the game right now, the Puma Alphacat Nitro golf shoes are one of the grippiest sneakers on the market and deliver excellent comfort as well as a sporty aesthetic. The only issue I can genuinely say I had with the shoes, which is unfortunately down to human biology, I have exceptionally narrow feet so I really had to pull the laces tight to feel like my foot was fully enclosed, which may be slightly uncomfortable for some. If Puma isn't the brand for you, we've made other brand-specific guides on FootJoy, adidas and Nike too. As for the fit, the GS-Fast boasts quite a wide sole, making them an excellent pair of shoes for players with broad feet. We tested the HydroLite from FootJoy back in 2021 and it is still one of the top models for waterproof protection out there.

A TPU saddle is integrated with the midsole on the medial side, allowing for the saddle to uniquely secure your foot into the shoe while providing a progressive style. That aside, they are a very well-designed pair of golf sneakers that are completely waterproof and easy to clean. The first day was extremely dry/windy and the second day was exceptionally wet, so they really got put through their paces!

Combining stunning aesthetics with genuine performance benefits, the GS-FAST is a perfect choice for the fashion conscious golfer who wants all day comfort and can go straight into the clubouse from the 18th green.

The seam sealed upper provides the ultimate protection from the elements while on the course, with a 1-year waterproof guarantee. Puma provide footwear and apparel for professionals like Gary Woodland, Rickie Fowler and Lexi Thompson. Like most of our golf shoes, the GS-Fast are also constructed with a fully waterproof upper to keep your feet dry and comfortable even in adverse conditions. But aesthetics aside, our testing procedures showed us that PUMA have put an awful lot of technology into these shoes, making them one of the most comfortable spikeless golf shoes on the market.

The only exception to this was the Puma Alphacat and Puma Articulate golf shoe, where we'd recommend going at least half a size up. There is then a 'cage' - pictured in black across the shoe - which wraps around any foot shape for added support. And when he's not writing for Golf Monthly, you'll find him producing news and feature articles for the MailOnline's sports desk, where he covers everything from football to rugby union.

During his weekends off, you'll likely find Ed heading out for a round at one of his local golf clubs with his friends, and was, up until recently, a member at the Leatherhead Golf Club in Surrey.The white/grey colorway goes perfectly with a grey pair of slacks and they just didn’t seem as out of place visually as we were expecting.