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The FootJoy DNA Helix golf shoes represent a solid evolution of the DNA line. More stable and lighter.
Introduction
An interesting thing has happened on the PGA Tour this year: FootJoy’s mid-priced Pro/SL has been the go-to shoe of more of their pros than any other model. What makes that interesting is that it’s not the company’s flagship shoe. The new FootJoy DNA Helix seeks to take back that #1 spot by incorporating feedback from PGA Tour players into the design.
Comfort
When I slipped on the FootJoy DNA Helix the first time, what caught my attention is the excellent fit and feel of the heel. My foot slid in easily but felt like it was being cradled once it was in.
The sole of the Helix is between stiff and flexible. It moves well enough when you’re walking, but there’s still a lot of stability to it.
As you would expect from a FootJoy, the insole of the DNA Helix is well cushioned. This is particularly noticeable in the midsole and arch where the cushioning is very thick.
Looks
Particularly in the patriotic colorway shown here, I think the DNA Helix is FootJoy’s best looking shoe in recent memory. When you’re wearing them, you look down on a classy, solid colored toe and mid-foot. The dotted transition to a complimentary color and the contrasting block in the heel provide plenty of visual interest.
The DNA Helix is available in white/silver, black/white, and white/red (shown). The Boa version is only available in white/black.
Performance
There’s not much in the DNA Helix that hasn’t been updated. As a result of feedback from their Tour staff, FootJoy made the platform of the shoe wider and more structured. They claim this increases stability by 17%. I find it hard to quantify stability that precisely, but the DNA Helix is certainly one of the more stable shoes I’ve worn.
Additionally, FootJoy made the DNA Helix 23% lighter. I’ve never thought of FootJoys as particularly light shoes, but the DNA Helix is closer to being in the discussion with more athletic, airy shoes.
As you would expect from a shoe with removable cleats, the traction on the Helix is excellent. Despite being “more structured,” there is enough flexibility in the sole that your spikes stay dug in even as you feet shift and twist during the swing.
Conclusion
Fans of the FootJoy DNA golf shoes should be very pleased by the DNA Helix. This latest iteration improves on what the previous versions did well while giving it an updated look and dropping weight.
Buy the FootJoy DNA Helix HERE
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Matt lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two daughters.
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I wear a size 13 and weigh 250 pounds, so this might not be a problem for smaller golfers. I used these shoes the last half of the year and will not be using them anymore because of the damage they do to greens. The beds that the spikes go into are so tall that they leave deep depressions in the green on every step. I got a lot of negative feedback from groups behind me and my playing partners about all the damage to the greens. I walked as gingerly as I could but there was no way to avoid it. I wrote to Footjoy about the problem and they could not have taken it less seriously (shoutout to Jason Conners).