The New Balance Golf 480 SL men's golf shoes combine modern design with on-course comfort, stability, and functionality. The SL designation indicates a spikeless outsole, meaning the sole features no traditional spikes — delivering versatile traction on both the course and everyday surfaces, simple maintenance, and a quiet, smooth stride. Lightweight materials and an ergonomically shaped insole ensure all-day comfort, while the midsole provides cushioning and arch support throughout your round. Available in a wide fit to accommodate golfers who need extra room across the forefoot.
The 480 SL's spikeless rubber outsole provides reliable grip across a wide range of surfaces, from fairways and tee boxes to the clubhouse and car park. Without traditional spike hardware, the sole keeps a lower profile for a natural underfoot feel and makes the shoes significantly easier to clean. The traction pattern is engineered to engage the turf at multiple angles, maintaining stability through the swing without the pressure points that can accompany spike-equipped models.
A dedicated cushioning midsole sits between the outsole and the foot, absorbing impact at heel strike and dispersing energy through each step. This is especially beneficial during longer rounds where accumulated ground contact can fatigue the joints and lower back. The midsole is tuned to balance softness underfoot with enough firmness to maintain a stable platform at address and throughout the swing, supporting proper weight transfer from backswing to follow-through.
The removable insole is shaped to follow the natural contour of the foot, providing targeted cushioning beneath the heel pad and the metatarsal heads at the forefoot. This ergonomic profile helps reduce hot spots and discomfort that can develop during prolonged walking on the course. Golfers who require custom orthotics will also find the removable design accommodating, allowing straightforward swap-in of prescribed insoles without compromising the fit of the shoe.
The upper is constructed from breathable, durable materials that allow air circulation around the foot to manage heat and moisture build-up during warm-weather rounds. The wide-fit last provides additional volume across the toe box and forefoot, reducing lateral compression and allowing the toes to sit naturally without restriction. This combination of breathability and generous fit makes the 480 SL an excellent choice for golfers who have previously struggled to find comfortable footwear in standard widths.
When selecting your size, please refer to the insole length values in cm.
| UK Size | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 |
| EU Size | 40 | 40.5 | 41.5 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 44 | 44.5 | 45 | 45.5 |
| US Size | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 |
| CM | 25 | 25.5 | 26 | 26.5 | 27 | 27.5 | 28 | 28.5 | 29 | 29.5 |
Size values are for guidance only. Source: newbalance.com
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