If you include the Fuel Sport golf shoe from 2023, this is the third iteration of FootJoy's casual, spikeless golf shoe. The brand shocked me last year with the surprise release of the Quantum golf shoe. It has a very similar silhouette to the 2025 version of Fuel but came with a slightly different construction that made it one of, if not the, most comfortable golf shoe I've ever worn. So, the bar was set high for the new Fuel as I took it out to Florida for a few rounds of golf.
My first impressions were just how lightweight the shoe is. It's even lighter than the Adidas Adizero ZG I tested earlier this year, which was one of the best lightweight golf shoes I've tested for a long time. The featherweight construction helps with foot and leg fatigue when walking 18 holes while the construction is still premium and robust - the shoe isn't going to fall apart on you despite its minimalist feel. It seems to be a trend amongst the best spikeless golf shoes this year to go lighter, and I'm enjoying this move immensely.
From a looks perspective, I think this is a leap forward compared to the 2022 FootJoy Fuel. The 'FJ' branding on the heel has been more subtly executed and I love the ombre effect on the blue colour working its way through the midsole. It's a classy take on a modern silhouette, and I'd expect nothing more from a brand like FootJoy. The outsole is solid too. Not as comprehensive by any means as the aforementioned Adizero ZG, but the inspiration it has taken from the Pro/SLX Carbon means it'll handle damp conditions much better than the Quantum, which had a surprisingly flat outsole design almost exclusively designed for use in dry weather.
Out on the golf course, this shoe performed well. The lightweight build was noticeable in making walking more pleasant, while the outsole gave me confidence that my foot would be supported throughout the whole swing. My biggest compliment is that I didn't notice the shoe while I was playing. Other than a few comments from my playing partners on how good they looked (which is always nice) the Fuel did its job well. With that in mind, they don't stand out in any one particular field for me, rather doing everything you'd need of a golf shoe to a more than satisfactory level.
If you're shopping in this part of the market, I'd still point you in the direction of the Quantum. That shoe can be picked up for less than $120/£100 now it's a year old and outdoes the Fuel for comfort, in my opinion. However, the outsole on the Fuel is much more comprehensive than the Quantum, so bear that in mind if you're looking for an all-year-round spikeless shoe. The lighter build, more comprehensive outsole and lower price of the new Fuel make this an appealing spikeless shoe option for a broad range of golfers in 2025.
