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The SQAIRZ SPEED2 LT golf shoe has the brand’s trademark traction and stability. Significant improvement to the weight. Lower stack height and heel drop make it feel more natural.
Introduction
When SQAIRZ golf shoes were first launched in 2020, I wasn’t sure the company would be around for long. The original model [review HERE] was expensive, heavy, and didn’t look like a normal golf shoe. But it seems that lots of golfers were ready to break away from the traditional golf shoe, because five years later, SQAIRZ is thriving. Not only that, they’re evolving. The new SQAIRZ SPEED2 LT shows the company aiming to reduce the weight of their shoes while retaining the trademark stability.
Looks
The new SQAIRZ SPEED2 LT look very similar to their predecessor, the SPEED2 [review HERE]. Both share the four small slashes coming off either side, though they’re all done without a contrast color in the SPEED2 LT. That’s the theme with the LT: a more monochromatic, cleaner look. This is still an athletic-style golf shoe, but it’s been dialed down.
The namesake feature of SQAIRZ golf shoes is the squared off toe. This is another element that’s been dialed back: the toes are still more squared than other shoes, but they’re not as blocky as they were in previous models. While I don’t think the squared toes are a game changer for alignment, I do find that there’s something pleasant about seeing them sit flush against an alignment stick.
You can find the SQAIRZ SPEED2 LT golf shoes in four colorways: white (seen here), gray & blue, black, and white & navy.
Comfort
SQAIRZ states that their new SPEED2 LT golf shoes bridge the gap between comfort and performance. That starts with the generous fit. For me, the SPEED2 LT is a bit large-to-size and offers ample room throughout the foot. The wide toe box is the most obvious, but I also had space along the sides of my feet.
The cushioning on the SQAIRZ SPEED2 LT is ample. It’s not the super pillowy type of cushioning, but it has a little give to it. These are comfortable right out of the box, and I had no issue wearing them for several hours without any break-in.
Performance
I’ll get to the positive things that have carried forward into the SQAIRZ SPEED2 LT, but I want to start with the biggest change: the weight. The first two generations of SQAIRZ shoes were some of the heaviest on the market. With the SPEED2 LT, SQAIRZ states that they’re lighter than several competitor’s performance shoes, naming the FootJoy Premiere [review HERE], FJ Tradition, and adidas Tour360 [review HERE]. While still not a featherweight option, the SPEED2 LT is now in the middle of bell curve for weight.
Another big change is the heel drop and stack height. In the past, SQAIRZ shoes have felt very tall, but the SPEED2 LT is much closer to the ground. I’d equate them to some of the new offerings from PAYNTR – not zero drop or natural motion, but it no longer feels like I’m elevated miles above the turf.
Two things that haven’t changed are the traction and stability. The SQAIRZ SPEED2 LT golf shoes stay firmly rooted into the ground, and the upper has a solid connection to the wide sole. My only issue – which is connected to a sizing error – is that my foot didn’t feel locked into the upper. The sole feels very wide and rigid underfoot – a more traditional sensation that some players may prefer.
Also returning are the Sta-Put laces, which do a great job locking in your preferred fit. The combination of these laces and the shoe’s design allow for a wide range of fits, from locked-in to loose, but it’s still important to get your size just right if you want to take full advantage of this shoe’s stability.
Conclusion
The SQAIRZ SPEED2 LT golf shoes manage to retain the things that their fans love while improving on some of the weaknesses of the past. If you’ve shied away from SQAIRZ in the past because of their heavy weight, the SPEED2 LT is worth a look.
Buy the SQAIRZ SPEED2 LT HERE
He founded Plugged In Golf in 2013 with the goal of helping all golfers play better and enjoy the game more.
Matt lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two daughters.
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