TRUE Anti Gravity Golf Shoes Sunset Review (Are They Worth It?)

If you’ve ever finished a long round and felt like your feet were staging a full-blown mutiny, you know exactly why golf shoe technology matters more than most people think. Golf shoes run the full range, from stiff leather tour models that feel like dress shoes with spikes to ultralight runners with zero traction on a dewy fairway. Finding the sweet spot between comfort, performance, and versatility has always been the holy grail.

So when TRUE Linkswear dropped the Anti Gravity, a shoe built around Pebax Superfoam technology borrowed from elite distance running, I was equal parts intrigued and skeptical. Running shoe tech in a golf shoe? It’s not a new pitch, and it usually ends with a shoe that’s comfortable on the cart path but useless everywhere else. But on paper, this one is built differently, for the course, the driving range, and off-course wear too. Let me break down exactly why.

Quick Overview

• The Pebax Superfoam midsole delivers exceptional cushioning and energy return, maintaining comfort through 36-hour walking days without feeling mushy.
• A lightweight recycled ripstop upper with laminated waterproof membrane keeps feet dry without sacrificing breathability or adding bulk.
• The full-length nylon speedboard provides swing stability on uneven lies while promoting an efficient, fatigue-reducing walking gait.
• The natural-width toe box and perforated neoprene tongue offer true-to-size, sock-like fit with zero break-in period and no blistering.
• Genuine on-and off-course versatility makes these a one-shoe travel solution, though the premium price suits walkers more than cart riders.

Unboxing and Initial Impressions: Lighter Than You’d Expect

The first thing to know about the Anti-Gravity is the weight, or rather, the lack of it. It’s built to be very light, in line with the running shoe tech inside it. The recycled ripstop upper has a modern, athletic look that doesn’t scream “golf shoe,” which is either a pro or a con depending on your style preferences. Personally, I like the look. The TPU skin overlay gives the shoe a sleek, almost technical appearance without making it look busy.

The look is understated and clean, the kind of shoe you could wear from the opening tee to a casual dinner without feeling out of place. The neoprene tongue and low-profile silhouette give it a runner’s aesthetic, and the natural-width toe box was immediately noticeable just by looking at it. This isn’t a narrow, tapered shoe. It’s built to let your foot spread naturally, which is a good sign before you even lace up.

The Pebax Midsole Creates a Gravity-Defying Walking Experience

Let’s get into the headline feature, because this is what TRUE Linkswear is hanging their hat on. The Anti Gravity uses a Pebax Superfoam midsole, the same compound you’ll find in some of the most celebrated distance running shoes on the market. If you follow running at all, you know Pebax has become the gold standard for lightweight energy return. It’s the material that helped shatter marathon records. And TRUE decided to put it under your feet for 18 holes.

Here’s what that should translate to on the course. The cushioning is designed to be softer than the EVA or polyurethane midsoles you’ll find in most golf shoes, without feeling mushy or unstable. The idea is a bounce-back quality to every step, like the shoe is giving you energy back instead of absorbing it. TRUE calls it a “gravity-defying sensation.” If it delivers, your feet should feel fresher on the back nine.

The bigger selling point is the low-compression ride. A lot of foam midsoles feel great on hole one and then pack out by hole twelve. The Pebax compound is built to hold its structure and responsiveness longer, and packing out is a real problem with many golf shoes I’ve worn.

The difference between this midsole and what you get in a typical golf shoe is hard to overstate. If you’ve ever worn a pair of Nike Vaporflys or New Balance FuelCells and thought, “Why can’t my golf shoes feel like this?”, TRUE apparently had the same thought. On paper, the foam is lighter and softer than competing compounds, and the energy return should be real. I’m not going to tell you it’ll shave strokes off your game, but if it delivers, your legs and feet should thank you after a full day on the course. It’s worth noting that the Pebax compound was originally developed for aerospace before being adopted by elite running brands, which speaks to the seriousness of the material science at play here.

The Nylon Speedboard Delivers Stability Without Stiffness

Now, here’s my biggest concern with a shoe like this. Ultra-cushioned shoes are great for walking, but golf requires lateral stability. You’re generating rotational force through your swing, planting and pivoting on uneven lies, and navigating slopes that would make a mountain goat think twice. A shoe that’s all pillowy softness with no structure is a recipe for ankle rolls and inconsistent footwork.

TRUE addressed this with a full-length nylon speedboard embedded in the midsole. Think of it as an internal lever that runs from heel to toe, providing torsional rigidity without making the shoe feel stiff or board-like. The speedboard smooths out your energy transfer as you walk, heel strike to toe-off feels fluid and efficient, while also giving you a stable platform to swing from. That’s the part that matters on sidehill lies. The goal is no lateral slipping and no feeling like the foam is collapsing under rotational pressure.

The speedboard also works in tandem with the natural-width toe box and low-drop platform to keep you feeling connected to the ground. This is a big deal for golfers who prefer a grounded feel rather than a perched-up, raised sensation. Some shoes with thick, cushy midsoles make you feel like you’re standing on a mattress, great for comfort, terrible for balance. The Anti-Gravity is designed to avoid that trap. The combination of responsive foam and rigid speedboard is designed to create a “stable bounce”; you get the cushioning benefits without sacrificing the ground feel you need to swing with confidence.

One more thing worth mentioning: the speedboard is meant to make walking more efficient. If you wear a GPS watch that tracks your step count and distance, you know how much walking a round adds up to. It’s a subtle effect, but over 18 holes of walking (roughly five miles), small efficiencies add up, and that’s the case for the speedboard’s mechanical advantage.

Waterproof Protection That Actually Works (Without the Bulk)

I’ll be honest. I’m wary of “waterproof” golf shoes. Some brands slap a water-resistant coating on a breathable upper, call it waterproof, and then your socks are soaked by the fourth hole on a dewy morning. So when TRUE claims a one-year laminated waterproof construction, that’s the claim to look at closely.

Think of an early morning round where the fairways are drenched, the kind of morning where you can see your footprints in the grass and your ball picks up a mud stripe on every shot. That’s the job this shoe is built for, and the laminated membrane is meant to keep your feet dry through 18 holes of it.

The waterproofing comes from the recycled ripstop upper reinforced with a TPU skin, plus a laminated waterproof membrane backing the whole thing. What impressed me is that TRUE managed to keep the shoe lightweight despite all this protection. A lot of waterproof golf shoes feel like they’re wrapped in a rubber shell, heavy, stiff, and hot. The Anti-Gravity is designed to avoid that problem. The ripstop material is built to be thin and supple, and the TPU mudguard around the base provides extra protection in muddy conditions without adding noticeable bulk. (Bonus: the mudguard is built to wipe clean easily, which sounds minor until you’ve spent twenty minutes scrubbing caked-on mud off white mesh shoes.)

The one-year waterproof warranty is standard for the category, and I think it’s a reasonable guarantee given the construction quality. That warranty is TRUE putting its name behind the build. If you play in the Pacific Northwest, the UK, or anywhere that “partly cloudy” is meteorological code for “bring a rain jacket,” this shoe is built to keep your feet dry without making you feel like you’re wearing galoshes.

Breathability and All-Day Comfort Keep Your Feet Fresh

Waterproof shoes that breathe well are the unicorn of golf footwear. Most of the time, you’re choosing one or the other: dry feet in the rain or cool feet in the heat. The Anti Gravity makes a genuine effort to deliver both, and the design gives it a real shot.

The perforated neoprene tongue is the key player here. TRUE calls it the TRUEfit tongue system, and it creates a secure, sock-like fit that wraps around the top of your foot while promoting airflow and heat dissipation. On warmer days, that tongue is meant to keep your feet cooler than you’d expect from a waterproof shoe. It won’t be as ventilated as a fully breathable mesh shoe (that would be impossible with waterproof lamination), but the tongue design is built to let heat escape where it matters most.

The sock-like fit also eliminates hot spots, which is a bigger deal than people realize. Hot spots lead to blisters, and blisters lead to you limping up the 16th fairway, cursing your shoe purchase. The goal is no rubbing, no irritation and little or no break-in period, which is increasingly rare.

There’s also an antimicrobial insert that TRUE includes to keep things fresh on high-mileage days. I can’t objectively measure antimicrobial effectiveness (I’m a golfer, not a microbiologist), but the insert is there to fight that familiar funk that usually creeps in with heavily cushioned footwear. Combined with good material choices, the goal is fresher-smelling shoes after hard use.

On-and-Off-Course Versatility That Actually Delivers

This is the section where I usually get a bit cynical. Every golf shoe brand in 2024 claims their shoe “transitions seamlessly from the course to the street,” and most of the time it’s a stretch. You can technically wear spiked tour shoes to a restaurant, but you’ll look (and sound) ridiculous. The Anti Gravity, though, genuinely pulls off the crossover.

The outsole tread pattern is engineered for multiple surfaces, fairways, gravel cart paths, city sidewalks, and clubhouse floors. You could wear these to the grocery store after a round without changing shoes, and nobody would look at your feet twice. The silhouette reads more “athletic sneaker” than “golf shoe,” and the traction works equally well on polished tile as it does on a wet tee box. That tread is also built to handle packed dirt and gravel on a short, casual hike.

For wet mornings and tournament days, the spiked version keeps the same Superfoam midsole, and I cover whether it’s worth stepping up in my TRUE Linkswear Antigravity Pro review.

For golfers who travel and don’t want to pack a separate pair of walking shoes, this is a legitimate one-shoe solution. I’d wear these through an airport, to a round, and out to dinner without hesitation. Sizing should be simple as well. Order your usual size, and you shouldn’t need to go up or down. That’s a small but vital detail, because nothing derails an online shoe purchase faster than inconsistent sizing. It’s also worth noting that the men’s version is available in colorways like Sunset, Fade to Grey, Glacier Navy, and Cloud White, while women get a Soft Lavender exclusive along with the shared options, so there’s a solid range to match your personal style.

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Final Thoughts: A Walking Golfer’s Dream Shoe

So, is the Anti-Gravity for everyone? No. If you ride a cart for every round and never walk more than the distance from your ball to the green, you probably don’t need the Pebax midsole and speedboard technology; a more affordable spikeless option will serve you fine. And if you prefer the classic, leather-shoe look of a FootJoy Premiere or similar traditional model, the Anti Gravity’s athletic aesthetic might not be your thing.

But if you’re a walking golfer, or even someone who walks occasionally and values comfort on those days, this shoe is a revelation. It’s built around comfort for 18 holes of walking, first and last. The combination of the Pebax cushioning, the nylon speedboard’s stability, and the laminated waterproof protection is built to give you a shoe that performs in every category that matters. Add in the versatility and the promise of little break-in, and TRUE Linkswear has built something special here. If your feet have been begging for relief and you’re tired of choosing between comfort and performance, the Anti Gravity deserves a close look.

About the author

Paul Liberatore

Paul Liberatore is the founder of Golfers Authority and a former four-year golf gear contributor to Sports Illustrated. He tests golf equipment hands-on to help golfers make better buying decisions.

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