Our verdict

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Stellar in the area of grip, the cleated 997 Golf from New Balance draws the crowd to itself as far as staying surefooted is concerned. Every step and each swing also feels extraordinary, enveloping the foot in a kind of comfort that gives sneakers a run for their money. And when things get moderately wet, this posh athletic kick delivers stunning results.

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  • Top-shelf plushness
  • Superb traction
  • Spot-on fit
  • Quite supportive
  • 10/10 moisture protection
  • Springy on level surfaces
  • Fire trainer-style looks

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  • Its long laces dangle

Who should buy the New Balance 997 Golf

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  • New Balance 856 stability £80.
  • Golf shoes that provide a comfy fit minus the break-in period are what you prefer.
  • You're after something that helps you stride more efficiently.

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Who should NOT buy it

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997 Golf: Where comfort is king

Golf gear pundits have nothing but praise for the NB 997 Golf on the comfort front. "Very impressed with the comfort levels," says one of them. Another one says that the entire 997 experience is "like you are walking on clouds." Yet one more reviewer says that it's "super comfortable to wear while walking the course."

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The New Balance 997 Golf, according to reviewers, has high levels of tenacity. A professional blogger among them says that it provides "terrific stability on just about every shot."

New Balance 997 Golf grip

Zero hotspots in the New Balance 997 Golf

Reports say that this cleated golf kick is glove-like right from the get-go. Giving this statement credence are the comments "The standard fit was right on the money" and "The shoes fit perfectly and took no time to break in."

New Balance 997 Golf fit

Something your arches can rely on

The 997 Golf from New Balance promotes swinging and walking posture. A footwear maven says that it's "really supple and supportive."

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This doozy New Balance golf shoe puts the W in watertight, and golfers agree. One of them says that it's "pleasingly 100% waterproof."

Reality bites, however, for the 997 Golf in higher temperatures. The same blogger said, "In warmer conditions, they did start to feel a little hot."

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There are those who find the 997 Golf cushy and springy around the heel. A professional golf shoe reviewer says it's "responsive and bouncy" at the same time.

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Quite a number of golfers are smitten by the athletic aesthetics of the New Balance 997 Golf. A critic and his golf buddies say, "Straight out of the box, we were instantly impressed with the shoe's appearance." A non-professional tester also says that it's a "sharp-looking shoe."

New Balance 997 Golf posh

As if it has lace extensions

An expert laments the super-long shoestrings of the 997 Golf. He dislikes the fact that they dangle and almost touch the ground.