Puma’s new Ignite Elevate 2 and Ignite Elevate X have just hit the market, fusing comfort with structure. You’ll see Rickie Fowler, Max Homa, Gary Woodland, and Viktor Hovland wearing the tour version this year, which will be available at retail in March.

The Ignite Elevate line has a lightweight, cushiony midsole to make it a good choice for walking. Just above that midsole, Puma incorporated a shank plate at the midfoot. This added layer of stiff material creates more stability. Not all shoes have shank plates, but they’re becoming more popular in golf after becoming popular in running and basketball shoes. They create more structure to prevent rolling and folding, while also providing some energy return. That means when you’re pushing down into the ground either as you transition into impact during your swing or while you’re walking, the shank will flex down under your weight and then flex back up as you unweight it. So, it can help amplify your use of the ground to create power during your swing and make walking a little less strenuous.

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The outsole features a spikeless traction pattern, which incorporates more than 100 traction elements to give you plenty of grip on the golf course. But, if you want to wear these shoes off-course, too, the spikeless pattern won’t be awkward to walk on. It’s made of carbon rubber that provides grip and durability.

Puma’s Ignite Elevate X model

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If you play in all types of weather, this shoe has you taken care of. The upper is waterproof, while still being lightweight. The X version has a slightly different upper, which is also waterproof thanks to a plastic film that has elastic properties. It covers the shoe to make it waterproof, while still being flexible and breathable. The differences in the two versions of the shoes are minor technologically, whereas the aesthetic is notably different.

The Ignite Elevate 2 and Ignite Elevate X are available online and at retail in men’s sizing, both for $130. When the Tour version is released, it will have spikes on the outsole instead of a spikeless traction pattern and cost $150.

This article was originally published on golfdigest.com