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The FootJoy Tour Alpha is built for stability, and it delivers.  Great support and cushioning.

Introduction

If you track the golf shoe market, you’ve noticed a trend toward “do anything, go anywhere” shoes.  Those shoes are great for a casual nine or a quick range session.  But when you need to hit the fairway on #18, you want a shoe built for one thing: stability.  The FootJoy Tour Alpha is that shoe.

If you asked me to draw a high tech, top of the line FootJoy golf shoe, I would draw the Tour Alpha.  Looking down, they deliver the clean, classic look you expect from FootJoy.  From every other angle, you see sharp modern lines done with a high level of restraint.  As is their habit, FootJoy has infused a dash of color to pique visual interest in otherwise staid color schemes.

The laced FootJoy Tour Alpha is available in three colorways : white, black, and white/grey (shown).  With the BOA Closure, it’s offered in grey and white/grey with neon green accents.  Finally, the Dual BOA closure is available in only white/grey, but it’s slightly different than the laced version.

Sliding into the FootJoy Tour Alpha for the first time, I equated them to a firm handshake .  They’re not trying to squeeze the life out of you, but they want their presence known a bit.  Despite their athletic look, the Tour Alpha is a leather shoe, so it is likely to get a bit more supple with wear.

As I wore them more, I found that the Tour Alpha sets a definite boundary around your foot .  Within those limits, your foot has ample room to move.  Notably, I found the toe box to be more spacious than expected.  However, those boundaries are hard limits with a lot of structure and support.

Underfoot, FootJoy employs an OrthoLite EcoPlush Fit-Bed for cushioning.  The advantage of OrthoLite is that it does not “set,” so the cushioning remains the same round after round .  Meeker made particular note of how comfortable the cushioning is, and I enjoyed its “just right” firmness.

In terms of sizing, I found the Tour Alpha to fit well in my normal size 13.  Matt Meeker found a slightly better fit in a 9 compared to his usual 9.5.  This could be due to FootJoy’s use of the Laser Plus Last which is slightly roomier , especially through the toe .

Performance

Stability is the focus of the FootJoy Tour Alpha, and it absolutely delivers there.  The replaceable spikes are set wide to create a powerful, secure foundation for your swing .  For traction and anchoring to the ground, there may be shoes that equal the Tour Alpha, but I can’t think of one that surpasses it.

Of course, the sole is only the first part of creating a stable shoe.  If your foot isn’t secured inside the shoe, all the traction in the world doesn’t matter.  FootJoy keeps your foot locked in with a fitted, 3D molded heel and lateral stability elements.  In all the swings I took in the Tour Alpha, I never once slipped, got “outside” my feet, or even thought about my footwork .  These shoes 100% deliver on their claims of stability.

For all their virtues, it should be noted that the Tour Alpha is not for everyone.  The heel of these shoes is fairly tall – the norm for FootJoy – so those seeking “natural motion” shoes may be uncomfortable.  Also, the sole is very rigid .  If you’re coming from a more mobile shoe, you might feel fatigue or discomfort until you adapt.

As noted earlier, the FootJoy Tour Alpha comes in three different closure systems .  Matt Meeker and I tested the conventional laced version ($189).  There is also a lace-free BOA Closure ($219) with the dial on heel.  Finally, there is a Dual Boa version ($249) with one dial on the heel and another on the outside of the foot.

The FootJoy Tour Alpha is not the shoe you’re going to wear to the grocery store; it’s the shoe you’re going to wear to bomb it down every fairway without fear.  If you put a premium on stability and traction, look no further.  The Tour Alpha should be your go to for 2022.

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When will this shoe be available?

It’s on FootJoy’s website right now.

Maybe this is what you were getting at, Matt, but geez, the soles of these shoes look so thick that my feet are a good inch — or more from the ground. Seems like they are 180 degree difference from the TRUEs that you always loved.

Had been wearing Ecco shoes for a few seasons and wanted to go back to a more stable shoe. Bought the single BOA version and love them. Comfortable and stable for the entire round. Feel like I have a much more solid ground connection. No need for custom insole, feels great all day.

I got a pair of these and I love them. Very comfortable and the soles give my feet the support I need

How can I get one –size (6.5 wide) or (6.0 wide). You make it always starting from SIZE 7.0.

Loved these shoes but I say a durability issue after 4 rounds the side of my shoes are blowing out.

Worst shoe of the footjoy range I’ve worn sore heels toes

These shoes are also uncomfortably heavy. Great fit just much heavier than any shoe I have previously worn

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FootJoy Tour Alpha Double BOA Shoe Review

In this FootJoy Tour Alpha Double BOA Shoe Review, Joel Tadman tests this unique offering out on the course

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An expensive, tech-laden shoe that provides arguably best in class fit and on-course performance. Looks have been sacrificed to a degree, but the stability and support this shoe offers in generating power with control is a tradeoff many will deem worth it.

Exceptional fit

Best in class stability

Very comfortable for all 18 holes and beyond

Arguably goes beyond the ceiling price people will pay for golf shoes

Look of the Double BOA system may be off putting

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Watch Joel Tadman testing this unique shoe from FootJoy out on the course

Golf shoes don’t come much more innovative than the new Tour Alpha Double BOA. It shares many of the features of the laced Tour Alpha shoe but with the addition of a new Wrapid 2.0 fit system that comprises two BOA dials, one on the heel and the other on the side.

The premise of this is to alleviate significant pressure on the top of the golfer’s foot and enhance the golfer’s fit. In turn, this should help the golfer feel even more connected to the ground - FJ’s own testing has shown this shoe offers more power efficiency and torsional support than the Tour X shoe . We’ve seen two BOA dials on a golf shoe before on the Adidas Tour360 XT Twin BOA shoe but not in this configuration so in reality, what is the user experience like?

We took a pair to the course at West Hill to test out and the first thing that strikes you visually is that there’s lots going. It looks like a golf shoe sent back from the future and when you combine the dials, flaps and outsole pods coming into view when you look down, some will deem this shoe to be too over-engineered for their eyes.

In the same size as the laced version, the Double BOA does seem to come up a little bigger so you may want to consider coming down half a size. The rear BOA dial tightens the top flap while the side dials tightens the lower strap. Interestingly, the side dial turns both ways to adjust the tension, which is a nice touch although you shouldn’t need to use it much during the round.

When fully fastened, the feeling of even pressure across the foot is immediately obvious. You don’t get that pinching feeling on top of the foot that you sometimes get with laces and as a result, the comfort levels are through the roof - ably assisted by the thicker Ortholite Impressions FitBed.

Take your first swing and that more snug feel translates into a solid connection with the ground that allows you to swing with power and confidence, helped by the excellent grip from the nine-cleat outsole.

Weight transfer during the swing seemed to occur with more control and support, which helped our timing and overall consistency. The last thing you want is a shoe that feels like it might move from under you when going after a drive - these shoes keep your feet planted while allowing you to use the ground efficiently to generate speed.

Walking comfort hasn’t been sacrificed either - at no point did these shoes feel like hard work and while they’re not especially light, they also don’t come across as cumbersome.

The target market for a golf shoe like this, coming in at over £200 RRP, will be relatively small but for golfers that struggle to achieve the perfect fit from their golf shoes, the Double BOA system could well provide the solution. That aside, any golfer seeking the very best golf shoes in terms of performance will enjoy what the Tour Alpha Double BOA has to offer.

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FootJoy Tour Alpha BOA Golf Shoe Review

#1 in stability + boa.

Ryan Heiman Founder and head author at Independent Golf Reviews

FootJoy has reigned as the #1 shoe on tour for years.  The Tour Alpha BOA will certainly help that cause because of their rock solid stability.  Add the BOA and Dual BOA option they are even better.  I’ve worn these shoes for 5 rounds of golf; a couple walking and the others riding.

  This is the definitive FootJoy Tour Alpha BOA Golf Shoe Review for 2022.

The FootJoy Tour Alpha BOA Golf shoe s are the newest version of tour caliber shoes that offers extreme stability with laces, BOA and dual BOA.   These spiked shoes are the grippiest, most stable, lock down, swing for the fences, golf shoes I’ve ever tested.  The combination of Pular spikes, BOA options, Ortholite inserts, OPS (Optimized Performance Stabilizer), WrapID, and ChromoSkin Leather means these shoes can endure the most strenuous environments in golf.  While you may not be putting for millions of dollars on the 72nd hole; that daunting tee shot, or that side hill wedge shot when playing against our buddies can use all the stability we can get.

The FootJoy Tour Alpha BOA Shoes have a sleek look with their wrapped lace system to perfectly lock your foot into the shoe.  The SoftSpikes come in 2 colors in the bottom of the shoe (for looks) to lock your foot to the ground.  The strong connection means stability for walking and throughout the swing.  The ChromoSkin Leather has a “stiffness” to it, yet supple flex for excellent stability while maintaining a comfortable bend for walking.

The FootJoy Tour Alpha BOA Shoes have my favorite shoe feature: BOA.   They offer 2 BOA options, single and dual.  I went single on these with the dial in the back.  The WrapID is locked down on the side of the foot so no laces cut across the tope which allow for a better and more comfortable fit.  Everyone has a different foot shape and height to their arch.  This allows the fit to be dialed in precisely and easily maintained with a click of the BOA dial.

The FootJoy Tour Alpha BOA is one sharp looking shoe.  If you want technology, stability and BOA you won’t find a classier shoe out there.  It looks great with just about everything from shorts to khaki pants.  They are mostly white with some grey accents on the heel and just a pop or lime green.  The combination is very clean looking and because of the Chromoskin leather stays exceptionally clean in dusty and dirty conditions.

FootJoy Tour Alpha BOA Shoes are golf shoes only.  They are spiked and are not going to be worn off the course.  However I was impressed by their comfort.  While it took a few holes to break them in ; I didn’t feel the rush to get them off my feet after I walked off the 18 green.  The Ortholite insoles are really “cushy” and give the shoes a nice soft feel while walking.  They can be interchanged to adjust the fit even more to your specific foot needs.  In many brands I wear a 9.5; but in FootJoy I have found that 9 is the better fit.  So make sure you try these on or know your FootJoy size before ordering off the internet.

If stability is what you crave in a golf shoe, the FootJoy Tour Alpha BOA is the #1 shoe you need to try.  They are packed with features, the best of which is BOA.  You can go single or dual BOA to lock you feet to ground even better.  The #1 Shoe in golf created the #1 shoe for stability by combining a numerous features aimed to make a shoe fit great, grip the ground, repel the elements and lock your foot in for the most aggressive swings.

For more information: FootJoy Website   or   BOA Website

ℹ️  About: FootJoy is the #1 shoe in golf. The Tour Alpha BOA shoes are their #1 model for stability. These spiked shoes with BOA

✅  Pros: BOA, Stable, Spikes grip, ChromoSkin leather, OPS, WrapID, Ortholite insert.

⛔  Cons: Takes a few holes to break in.

⛳  Verdict: FootJoy Tour Alpha BOA shoes offer the best "swing for the fences" shoes with unrivaled stability packed with features and secured with BOA.

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• PERFORMANCE LEATHER - ChromoSkin leather, developed by Pittards of England, is a supple, lightweight, durable and 100% waterproof leather.
• MAXIMUM COMFORT - Tour Alpha utilizes an OrthoLite Fit-Bed to ensure all-day underfoot comfort. OrthoLite does not take a set, so the cushioning will remain the same for the life of the shoe.
• EXCEPTIONAL STABILITY - Forefoot stability clip.
• LASER PLUS FIT - The Laser Plus Last offers a full rounded toe character, standard fit across forefoot and instep, with a slightly narrow heel. Thicker insole provides increased underfoot cushioning for enhanced comfort.
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