FootJoy Tour Rival Men's Golf Shoes - White/Navy.Blue (56971)

FootJoy Tour Rival Golf Shoes — White/Navy Blue (56971)

Spiked traction, replaceable cleats, lightweight build. The Tour Rival is the everyday performance shoe in FootJoy's range, priced below the premium tier without cutting corners on what matters.

The replaceable Pulsar LP cleats are the detail worth noting. Most spiked golf shoes become a disposal problem when the cleats wear down. These don't.

Why It Works

• Replaceable Pulsar LP SoftSpikes cleats: When traction drops off, replace the cleats rather than the shoes. Extends the usable life of the shoe significantly and keeps grip performance consistent rather than gradually declining through a season.
• DuraMax rubber outsole: Hard-wearing outsole compound that holds its structure across repeated rounds on varying surfaces. The cleat system sits within a durable platform rather than a soft base that degrades around the fittings.
• Plush EVA midsole: Cushioned enough for 18 holes on foot, stable enough to support rotation through impact. EVA is a proven midsole material that balances both without overcomplicating it.
• Flex Last design: Rounded toe, full forefoot and instep fit, slightly narrow heel. Roomier than a traditional tour last in the forefoot, which reduces pressure on longer walks. The narrow heel keeps the foot locked in during the swing.
• Wrap-around mudguard: Protects the upper and midsole junction in damp and soft conditions. Relevant for UK golf between September and April where the alternative is wet mud working into the shoe construction.
• Moulded ankle collar padding: Reduces pressure points around the ankle on longer rounds. Small detail that becomes noticeable by the back nine.

Who It's For

Club golfers who walk regularly and want reliable spiked traction without the weight or price of a premium tour shoe. The replaceable cleat system makes the Tour Rival a better long-term value proposition than similarly-priced spiked shoes with fixed traction.

Not waterproof, so best suited to fair-weather play or dry conditions. If you play year-round in wet weather, a waterproof-membrane shoe is the more practical choice.

Technical Specifications

One Thing Worth Knowing

These are not waterproof. FootJoy is transparent about this and the price reflects it. For summer golf and dry conditions they perform well. For a year-round UK shoe in typical British weather, look at FootJoy's waterproof-warranted options in the Premiere or Pro SLX range instead.