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Equipment Editor Dan Owen checks out the latest performance footwear to keep you comfy on the course this season

New Balance Contend

£124.99, AMERICANGOLF.CO.UK

New Balance are new to the UK market this season and are exclusively available at American Golf. The Contend is designed to be one of its most comfortable models in the range. The Fresh Foam midsole, inspired by NB’s running shoes, provides plush, cloud-like comfort on the course. The unique geometric pattern alters in size, providing perimeter stability to support the foot during the rotational forces of the golf swing.

Ecco Biom H4

£190, ECCO.COM

The BIOM Hybrid range has long been the Danish footwear brand’s most popular golf shoe. The H4 has been updated this season, with some refinements to the design to make one of the most comfortable shoes in golf feel even better. A reworked toe produces a slimmer look on foot, while a new tongue is designed for greater comfort. Importantly, the BIOM H4 continues to use the BIOM 2.0 last, which is designed allow your foot to move naturally while remaining close to the ground.

Cuater The Ringer

£150, EU.TRAVISMATHEW.COM

Cuater isn’t a footwear brand everyone may have seen just yet, but if they are good enough for Jon Rahm, then they should be good enough you. Designed with a clean, simple look, the Ringer is designed for comfort with its Sweetspot foam cushioning enhancing in-shoe comfort as well providing a springy platform on which to traverse the fairways. Boasting waterproof and breathable uppers and Softspikes Pivix cleats all-round grip, they are offered in white, navy and black.