TRUE OG3 Pro Golf Shoes: Would I Buy Them Again?

I love a good golf deal as much as anyone else. When it comes to spending my own money on golf stuff, I’m quite thrifty. I’ve always been that way, long before I was reviewing products.

When I buy clubs, I find a discount on last year's leftovers instead of paying full price for the latest and greatest. I save money by playing Maxfli balls instead of splurging for the Titleist equivalent.

When it comes to reviewing golf shoes, there’s no better gauge of my opinion than honestly answering one simple question: would I buy them again with my own money? 

TRUE sent me a pair of the new OG3 Pro spikeless golf shoes to review. They’re waterproof, zero drop, and stylish. In other words, they’re made for the walk, in any weather.

So I walked 36 holes in them to answer that one question. If someone broke into my house tonight and stole every pair of golf shoes I own, would I spend my own money to replace the TRUE OG3 Pro?

Pros:

• 2-year waterproof warranty is better than most
• Zero drop adds comfort for walking
• Wide toe box accommodates all-sized feet
• Clean, attractive style
• Overall comfort is excellent

Cons:

• Not my first pick for hot, dry rounds

Spoiler alert: I’d buy the TRUE OG3 Pro again in a heartbeat and rely on them for the bulk of my March, April, May, September, October, and November rounds.

If you know anything about the shoes from TRUE Linkswear, you know they favor zero-drop, wide-toe box designs. Those features promote comfort, and that’s TRUE’s ultimate goal. 

The two-year waterproof warranty is the gold standard for a waterproof golf shoe. Some offer a token one-year waterproof warranty, and if the shoe is under $100, that’s a nice gesture. While most premium waterproof golf shoes come with a two-year warranty, I’ve still only seen one brand, ECCO, beat that with a three-year warranty on its waterproof golf shoes.

TRUE shoes come in a neat, reusable shoe box that doubles as a shoe bag. It has zippers, a handle, and breathable mesh, so it’s really a convenient bag.

Upon opening the OG Pro 3, the PNW color scheme was instantly satisfying. The white and beige with accents of what I can best describe as faded yellow highlighter is a home run.

When I slid my feet into the OG3 Pro, the zero-drop and wide toe box dominated the feel. As someone whose feet don’t necessitate a wide shoe, the roomy wide toe box is a breath of fresh air. I was worried there would be too much extra room around the toes, but it turns out TRUE knows more than I do about shoes and comfort.

Walking in TRUE’s zero-drop shoes just feels different, especially the first few steps after wearing a traditional shoe with a drop. It’s a refreshing feel that makes me wonder if there’s a reason all shoes aren't zero drop.

I’ve walked 36 holes in the TRUE OG3 Pro so far, carrying my bag for most of that trek. 

Both days I tested the OG3 Pro on the course were warm and dry.

For starters, walking in the OG3 Pro is a joy. I enjoy the zero-drop profile, and the overall comfort is top-notch.

The TPU outsole is rated as “moderate,” and given the conditions I tested these shoes in, it was more than enough to provide all the traction I needed. Based on my testing, I’d feel confident wearing the OG3 Pro in any conditions. I suppose some spiked options would provide better traction in the wettest conditions, but I play in any weather as long as my golf course stays open, and I can’t remember slipping or losing balance during my swing wearing an aggressively-outsoled spikeless shoe like this in the last five years.

I tested the OG3 Pro straight out of the box – as I typically do – and I had no break-in period, no blisters, and no sore feet. 

I’ll be honest, I’m usually worthless after walking 18 holes in the heat. Maybe it’s the shoes, or maybe my exercise routine is starting to pay off, but after walking 18 holes in the OG3 Pro, my body felt minimal fatigue. I could still easily handle a normal day’s worth of activity.

The TRUE OG3 Pro shoes are available in four styles. The PNW style I tested is the only multi-colored option of the bunch. Beyond that, there are white, grey, and black options, each with subtle trim and accents.

While TRUE makes some of the best all-day golf shoes available, the OG3 Pro doesn’t fit into that category for me. The style – especially the multi-colored PNW option – is distinctly golfy, and the outsole is too performance-driven to wear these to the farmers market without getting called out.