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Modern materials mix with a traditional look to make the adidas Tour360 XT-SL comfortable on your feet and your eyes. Excellent stability and traction in a spikeless golf shoe.
Introduction
Masun Denison, Global Director of Golf Footwear for adidas, may be the most authentic and enthusiastic spokesperson Matt or I met at the 2019 PGA Show. His depth of knowledge about shoe design and players’ needs and his unbridled passion for the game were infectious. Adidas had a huge variety of new shoe offerings on display, but the Tour360 XT-SL seemed to really have Masun excited.
Looks
Looking down at the adidas Golf Tour360 XT-SL, the shoes look very similar to the Tour 360 Boost 2.0 I reviewed last year. The clean, rounded toe has a classic look and there’s no mistaking adidas’ iconic three stripes. The side view blends the look of classic uppers and exposed Boost foam to create a sleek, modern golf shoe.
Flip the shoe over and the sole design makes a traction statement, despite being spikeless. The multitude of X’s along with depth of tread gave me grip confidence before my first swing. The Tour360 XT-SL comes in four colorways – three variations on white, plus black.
Comfort
Right out of the box the Tour360 XT-SL had four noteworthy aspects: wiggle room in the toe box, secure fit midfoot, nice arch support and a slightly raised heel. Walking in the shoes, three more features came to mind: wide stable base, flex at the balls of the feet, and responsive cushioning. Boost gave my step a noticeable bounce.
Inside the shoe, the sockliner is smooth and comfortable. I like the leather heel lining and cushioning around the ankle, but like most adidas shoes I’ve owned over the years, there’s a bit of play around my heels – easily remedied by sock selection. Overall sizing was spot on. I recommend a break-in session at the range or playing just a few holes the first wearing.
Performance
The wide base and slight forward tilt of the adidas Tour360 XT-XL make my stance feel solid and grounded. The 360Wrap (the striped saddle area) and the Torsion X stability bar (the big dark X you can see in the outsole) seem to harness and then transfer energy in the swing.
The X-Traction lugs provided grip in every ground condition I encountered. Something my eyes didn’t pick up on initially was the varied heights of the lugs, which certainly helps maintain traction during foot movements on uneven terrain.
Conclusion
I can see why Masun was stoked about the Tour360 XT-SL. Recognizing that golfers are trending towards spikeless golf shoes, adidas has done a marvelous job providing comfort while maintaining performance. Personally, I like the convenience of putting on my golf shoes and driving to the course. The mixed look of a traditional golf shoe and modern materials is well executed, making the Tour360 XT-SL appealing to golfers young and old seasoned.
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The only issue with the “new” 360’s is the traction(or lack of) … in Orlando it may be a breeze, but when you play courses like Sequoyah National Golf Club or any of the “mountain style” golf courses (especially in the morning dew”) they don’t due much to hold on – most “seasoned players” leave them in their trunk and use their 2 year old spikes.
So what is “spot on” sizing? I’ve always found Adidas sizing to be all over the place. I can always wear an 11 in FootJoy or Puma and 11.5 in Nike, but with Adidas I’ve gone from 10.5 to 12.5 in different models.
My ‘stock’ size is 9.5 and I most often test in that size just for the comparison you talk about. So for these shoes, spot on was 9.5.
– Meeks