The last time we saw the HyperFlex name was in 2023, in the shape of the FootJoy HyperFlex Carbon. I crowned it the best golf shoe that year, thanks in part to the mixture of superb comfort, support, and grip it offered. For those who follow the shoe choice of professional golfers, Justin Thomas, who has been wearing some form of Premiere Series or DryJoy shoe his whole professional career, has switched to the HyperFlex this year. Having worn these over a couple of rounds already, I can see why.
Starting with looks, FootJoy certainly hasn't altered the playbook here. This is about as typical as a golf shoe can get. It's neither a classic brogue style like the Premiere Series Field nor a sneaker style like the Ecco Street 720. If I was to be cynical, it's the kind of shoe A. I. would come up with if you asked it to render a generic 'modern golf shoe'. An athletic silhouette, yes, but one that certainly screams 'golf shoe'. It's inoffensive, but it doesn't make me excited to wear them. This, however, is just about the only thing I can criticise this shoe for. Looks, too, are a subjective matter - you may love how these look - and if you do, then discount all of the above and strap in for the rest of this glowing review.
