Reebok Nano X1 Golf Shoes Review (as worn by Bryson DeChambeau)

Key Features:

• Built with responsive Floatride performance foam to keep you comfortable all round
• Raised lugs keep you grounded and give you a solid base 
• TPU Torsion Shank keeps you stable as you swing

If you saw the Reebok Nano X1 Golf Shoe - as worn by LIV Golf superstar Bryson DeChambeau - sitting on a shop shelf, you might not give it a second glance as a piece of golf gear. It genuinely looks more like a cross-training or running shoe than something you'd wear on the fairways, but it may well be one of the best golf shoes around. 

But I think that’s exactly the point. 

Sports giant Reebok, which has this season re-entered burst back into the golf market, has made a conscious decision to step away from traditional golf shoe aesthetics and lean into something much more versatile and lifestyle-focused in 2025. 

The new Nano X1 very much feels like a shoe designed for the modern golfer. 

Someone who doesn’t just want to perform on the golf course but wants comfort and style from the moment they leave the house to when they’re grabbing a drink after 18 holes. 

The Nano X1 from Reebok is essentially a hybrid—part trainer, part performance golf shoe—and it’s pitched perfectly at players who want a more seamless experience from warm-up to walk-off.

Let's dive in...

Looks

The pair of Reebok Nano X1 Golf Shoes I tested was in white, and visually, I thought they were clean and sharp. 

It’s a minimalist, almost futuristic aesthetic—monochrome and sleek golf shoe. 

The upper is made from a soft, knitted Flexweave fabric that’s flexible, breathable, and fits snugly around the foot. It’s a very soft-touch material, with a premium texture that feels more ‘athleisure’ than ‘pro shop’.

The shoe's lacing is traditional and simple too, and the design incorporates Reebok’s iconic branding—thick vertical and horizontal cross-hatching on the sides.

You've also got a nice bold Reebok logo embedded on the outer side of the shoe. 

But the standout visual feature for me is definitely the sole. It’s thick and dramatically shaped, almost exaggerated. 

The heel extends well beyond the back of the shoe, and the toe box curls slightly upward. Think Hoka One One running shoes—but dialled back a touch. 

It’s by no means over the top, but it does push towards that chunky, supportive design that’s become popular in high-performance trainers.

Technology & Features

The technology baked into the sole is where things get really interesting with the Reebok Nano Golf Shoe. 

Firstly, you’ve got the Floatride Energy Foam midsole. This is a responsive, cushioning material that makes walking incredibly comfortable. It gives a bit of bounce with every step, making you feel like you're Rory McIlroy. I felt as if there’s a mini trampoline underfoot. This feeling is genuinely energising. In fact it reminded me of the first time I wore high-end running shoes—you feel lighter, more athletic, and almost spring-loaded as you move across the course.

And while the comfort element is obvious, what I also appreciated was the added stamina it seemed to offer. That bounce underfoot meant I wasn’t as fatigued walking the final few holes. It actually altered my stride—made me walk more upright and purposeful, which had a knock-on effect on posture and confidence.

Underneath that foam, there’s a TPU torsion shank integrated into the sole. It’s a rigid structural support that runs laterally, and its job is to prevent the foot from swaying side to side during the swing. This is a really clever addition for a spikeless shoe. It gave me confidence during rotational movements—whether loading into the backswing or transferring weight through impact. Ankles felt stable. Feet felt planted. There was a genuine sense of anchoring, which I wasn’t expecting from a shoe that looks this soft and trainer-like.

Then there’s the grip system. The outsole features around 30 raised lugs—almost like mini rubber ridges—each around 2cm long and 0.5cm thick. They’re spread across the sole in a deliberate pattern to provide traction in multiple directions. 

I played in slightly damp conditions, and despite the lack of traditional spikes, I didn’t once slip or feel unstable. 

Whether I was hitting drives off the tee, greenside chips, or even escaping a bunker, the traction held firm.

Performance On the Course

As soon as I put the Nano X1s on, stepping out of the car in the car park, I knew these were different. 

The immediate comfort was obvious. There was cushioning from heel to toe, and the way the shoe hugged the foot gave me the impression of wearing a bespoke-fit trainer.

From a walking perspective, these are some of the most comfortable golf shoes I’ve ever worn. They genuinely feel like performance running shoes. I didn’t experience any hotspots or discomfort, even after a full 18 holes with plenty of walking in between.

Where they really impressed, though, was during my golf swing.

The combination of the torsion shank and the structured grip gave me a solid foundation. I felt balanced during the takeaway and secure through impact. That Floatride midsole didn't sacrifice ground feel in the key areas—it just added comfort around it. From tee shots to wedges, it supported powerful moves without ever feeling unstable.

I also want to highlight how these shoes performed in transition zones—wet grass, bunkers, firm greenside slopes. They adapted well. The grip pattern really dug into the turf when needed, and the upper material flexed with my foot without ever feeling loose.

Drawbacks

As good as they are, there are two areas that might be drawbacks depending on how you play.

Firstly, putting feel. Because the outsole ridges lift you slightly off the ground, you lose some of the tactile feedback that better players often rely on when reading subtle breaks with their feet. On more extreme slopes, I could still pick up gradients through my legs. But on delicate 0.5% tilts, I found it harder to sense what was going on underfoot. You can still read greens—just maybe not with the same sensitivity as a shoe with a flatter, thinner sole.

Secondly, cleaning and maintenance. This is a white, soft-knit shoe. It looks amazing out of the box, but it’s a magnet for dirt. After just one slightly damp round, mud had already begun to soak into the fabric. I imagine keeping them box-fresh is going to be a challenge, unless you’re prepared to really wash and scrub them regularly. And because the knit absorbs moisture more than leather or synthetics, drying time is going to be longer too.

Should you purchase the Reebok Nano X1 Golf Shoes? 

Despite a couple of minor trade-offs, I think Reebok has created something genuinely innovative with the Nano X1 golf shoe. It’s designed for the modern player who values comfort, energy return, and style—not just raw performance.

The grip is surprisingly effective, the comfort is elite, and the stability is much better than you’d expect from something that looks more like a trainer than a traditional golf shoe. Add in the energy return from the foam sole, and you’ve got a shoe that not only feels great but could even give your mental game a little boost as well. When you feel good walking around the course, it makes a difference.

This is a spikeless shoe that offers more grip than many of the spike models I’ve worn in the past, and while the green-reading feedback could be better, that’s a compromise I’d happily make for the versatility and all-day wearability on offer here.

At $130, the Reebok Nano X1 Golf Shoes are fantastic value for money, especially for your summer golf.