our full golf shoe scoring process<\/a>.<\/p>\nThere\u2019s a segment of golf shoes that have been flirting with running shoe style over the last five years or so, and the True Ascent PNWProof finally bridges that gap once and for all.<\/p>\n
I doubt anybody outside of a pro shop would see these and say \u201cyep, that\u2019s a golf shoe.\u201d I also don\u2019t think anybody would pin them as waterproof based on looks alone. The soft-sided build gives it a breathable look. And while they are breathable, the waterproof construction is more apparent to the touch than the eye.<\/p>\n
The True Ascent PWNProof shoes arrived at my doorstep in mid-November, and it was perfect timing. With weather in full transition mode, I got to try them in the exact environment they were made for: wet, cold, soggy, outdoor conditions.<\/p>\n
\u201cTesting\u201d them wasn\u2019t hard. They naturally became my go-to sneakers for everything from walking the dog in the rain to family trips to Costco.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Of all the things True did well with these shoes, I think they executed the comfort the best. The soft upper is what you would expect from a running shoe, and they are quite comfortable on the feet as well. They\u2019re great for active lifestyles, and with the added waterproofing, you don\u2019t have to compromise comfort for protection.<\/p>\n
I got these in my standard size, 10.5, and never thought twice about the fit with daily wear. However, the biggest grievance customers reported in reviews collected by True, is that the sizing on these shoes runs small. If you\u2019re between sizes, consider sizing up a half-size.<\/p>\n
Waterproofing is where the True Ascent PNWProof shoes really flex their versatility. Think about it. Most sneakers and active shoes aren\u2019t waterproof. If you\u2019re a golfer who prefers running shoes or cross trainers over golf shoes on the course, you\u2019re probably sacrificing protection in this area.<\/p>\n
Not with the Ascent PNWProof.<\/p>\n
Regardless of which use you\u2019re more interested in, or if it\u2019s that very versatility that has you drawn to the Ascent, you get reliable waterproofing in a comfortable and supportive shoe.<\/p>\n
The waterproof warranty is one year. When it comes to golf-specific shoes, we like to see two years, but considering this is a trainer, a golf shoe, and an all-day shoe in one, it\u2019s already crushing most of its peers with its waterproof warranty.<\/p>\n
The waterproof outer also adds to the life of the Ascent. After four weeks of wear, I gave them a quick wipe-down, and thanks to that protective layer, they still look great. Good as new? Not quite. They are white shoes and we\u2019re in peak fall weather afterall, but all things considered, I\u2019m pleasantly surprised.<\/p>\n
From a pure golf perspective, the Ascent\u2019s outsole is third-tier. It\u2019s not a spiked profile (Tier 1), and it doesn\u2019t boast the aggressive spikeless tread\u00a0 you\u2019d find on a performance-first spikeless golf shoe (Tier 2).\u00a0<\/p>\n
That\u2019s by design. True is betting you want a comfortable, waterproof shoe whether you\u2019re playing golf this week or you don\u2019t even own a set of clubs.<\/p>\n
Within the all-day golf shoe category, the tread is near the top of the spectrum. Add in waterproofing, which most all-day golf shoes don\u2019t offer, and the Ascent is a frontrunner in the class.<\/p>\n
That said, while the shoe\u2019s DNA clearly has golf in its blood and it\u2019s built for wet conditions, this wouldn\u2019t be my first choice for a wet day on the golf course. No all-day golf shoe would be. A wet hiking trail? For sure. A dry day on the course? Absolutely. But I want more traction than the Ascent can offer for a wet day on the course. I\u2019m reaching for a spiked or aggressive spikeless alternative.<\/p>\n
While I didn\u2019t test these on a golf course, I did spend hours hitting golf shots in these shoes, albeit indoors in a simulator. My verdict? They offer all the stability you need for a golf swing.<\/p>\n
From afar, the Ascent looks mostly like a solid-colored, breathable athletic shoe with some subtle trim. From closer up, you can see the attention to detail and nod to the Pacific Northwest that True incorporated.<\/p>\n
From the rain-drop-looking texture on the heel, to the monochromatic \u201cPNWPROOF\u201d script, the level of detail baked into these shoes goes beyond what you would expect from a typical pair of trainers.<\/p>\n
The style-factor is boosted by the fact that these are easy to keep clean, even the white pair. They look good much longer, and despite handling much harsher elements, than most shoes in this class.<\/p>\n
The Ascent is a good shoe at a fair price.<\/p>\n
The one-year waterproof warranty adds to the overall value, but also hints that if you plan on wearing these on and off the course in all weather conditions (afterall, that\u2019s what they\u2019re made for) there may be a somewhat limited shelf life.<\/p>\n
Technically, the True Ascent PNWProof is a waterproof golf shoe. But if you\u2019re shopping for a waterproof golf shoe, this isn\u2019t the shoe you pick.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Ascent is the shoe you pick if you want something other than a traditional golf shoe that you can wear most days on the course. It\u2019s the shoe you pick when you want a waterproof, athletic shoe that you can wear for virtually any outdoor activity, whether it\u2019s golf or something else. It\u2019s the shoe you pick for maximum comfort without compromising performance.<\/p>\n
And if that\u2019s what you\u2019re shopping for, I can\u2019t think of another shoe I\u2019ve tested that even comes close.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"GolfLink is a participant in affiliate partnerships, and may receive a share of sales from links on this…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":341647,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[443],"tags":[49,48,622,82],"class_list":["post-341646","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-golf","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-golf","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/341646","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=341646"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/341646\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/341647"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=341646"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=341646"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=341646"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}