I have owned just about every major brand of golf shoe out there. From Dexter, Adidas, Ecco, Footjoy, even others from Nike, I've worn them. The Nike SP-8s are by far the best pair of golf shoes I've ever put on my feet. I play about 4 to 5 rounds of golf a week (mostly walking) and good shoes are a must. These shoes really have it all! They look great, are extremely comfortable, and most important they perform. Lateral grip is incredible in this shoe. No slipping, twisting, or rolling over. Weight transfer throughout the swing is promoted without loss in balance or traction. Also I like the heel to toe balance in the shoes. Many shoes have a low heel height and hender proper heel to toe weight distribution. The square tip is also nice in the toe down finish position. I never thought this about shoes before, but I can honestly say these might be the first pair of shoes that actually helped my game. WOW! No joke! If your in the market for a new pair of shoes try a pair of these you won't be disappointed!