Puma IGNITE PROADAPT Golf Shoe

Puma first introduced IGNITE foam to its golf shoes a few years ago and hasn’t looked back.  That’s for good reason though – it’s extremely comfortable.  The new Puma IGNITE PROADAPT once again brings back the IGNITE foam and is arguably the best golf shoe Puma has ever made.  Strong performance and amazing comfort on the course are a guarantee with this shoe.

The Looks

The Puma IGNITE PROADAPT is the “Rickie Fowler” shoe of the lineup.  (That’s an unofficial signature branding of course.)  It’s a more traditional leather golf shoe with a modern feel.  In regards to profile, the IGNITE PROADAPT is pretty similar to the previous TitanTour Ignite.  There are a few minor changes due to updated materials and available acolorways, but it’s otherwise similar for fans of that classic look.

Out of the three colorways available, the gray (pictured here) has the most “Fowler Orange” which, as you can see, is minimal.  The other two colorways are a slick white/gray and all black.  A limited edition colorway was released for the Arnold Palmer Invitational paying homage to the King, but I’ll be interested to see if Puma releases any other wild colorways at retail in the future.

Comfort Level

There are four elements that make the Puma IGNITE PROADAPT one of the most comfortable shoes they’ve ever made.  Those are the IGNITE foam, Adaptive Fit System, the Molded Comfort Collar, and the Atlantis leather on the “outer bootie.”  The IGNITE foam is what provides perfect padding to the soles of your feet.  The Adaptive Fit System is a softer bootie integrated into the shoe that provides breathable and flexible support.  This system also integrates soft molded padding at your ankle and Achilles which you can see in the picture above.  Gone are the days of that nasty Achilles blister!  The IGNITE PROADAPT is easily one of the easiest all-day wears I’ve ever experienced in a golf shoe.

On-Course Performance

Much of the Puma IGNITE PROADAPT’s quality performance is due to the excellent comfort previously mentioned.  Your feet are well taken care of with plenty of breathability and waterproofing.  I somewhat expected the softer materials of the Adaptive Fit System to have issues in regards to dirt/mud absorption but was pleasantly proven wrong following a muddy Spring round.  I simply went home and easily scrubbed the mud and dirt away while cleaning my shoes.

There’s also a lot of stability in the IGNITE PROADAPT shoe.  It really starts with the PROADAPT outsole (the hard plastic on the bottom of the shoe).  The PROADAPT outsole is lightweight and sturdy to give you a confident foundation during your swing.  That said, you want enough flex in the sole so you can comfortably adjust to any lie.  There are strategic flex points in the PROADAPT outsole that allow you to get a stable base with almost any stance.  Also helping achieve that stability and grip are the “Dual Durometer Tornado” cleats along with smaller plastic nubs in the sole.  Dig in and swing away, your feet aren’t going anywhere.

Final Thoughts

Listen, without even putting the Puma IGNITE PROADAPT on my feet, I knew they’d be perfectly fine.  In fact, I pretty much had this whole review written in my head.  After all, how different could this iteration of Rick’s shoes be?!  I ended up being totally blown away.  While there are certainly similarities to models of the past, I’ve never experienced a Puma shoe that was this comfortable while still being so stable.  It’s easy to forget while you’re wearing the IGNITE PROADAPT that you’re actually wearing a full-grain leather shoe with a hard plastic outsole.  All I can say is that this shoe has quickly vaulted its way to the top of my rotation – and that’s a tough spot to crack these days.

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