Complementing the DryJoys membrane-free waterproof full-grain leather upper, the new models boast ‘stability PODS technology'. Seven individual stability pods are surrounded by Optiflex zones, which should combine to provide golfers with optimum traction and flexibility.

A new product award winner at Golf Europe 2008 in Munich, Hi-Tec's Pure Power WPi is the first ever golf shoe to benefit from ‘ion-mask' nano-technology. The non-toxic, eco-friendly process works at molecular level to repel liquids and dirt from the shoe's surface, so while the shoe is 100% waterproof, it also remains 100% breathable. From May 2009, the Pure Power WPi will be available in White/Silver and White/Cobalt.

Key to Etonic's Stabilizer is the company's PowerPlay Outsole System, which is designed to provide golfers with the traction and control of steel spikes, which thereby enables golfers to maintain better balance, stability and power ‘from the ground up'. The Stabilizer also features full-grain leather uppers and analine leather linings for extra comfort

According to adidas, its new Tour360 Sport provides the golfer with a new level of fit and versatility. The shoe comes with the previously established ‘360Wrap support system', that encircles the foot on the outside of the shoe for stability and leverage, but the Tour360 Sport also features a mesh-based upper construction called ‘50/50 Protect', which combines a water-resistant TPU shield on the lower half with a lightweight and breathable air-mesh top half.

Ecco has updated its Classic GTX for Spring. A new dual-density sole features soft TPU in the flex areas, with an extremely hard TPU in the grip and traction zones, while a new three-piece insole unit has been designed to provide excellent cushioning and temperature control. The shoe is available in White/Black, Coffee/Black, and Black/Black.

Stuburt's H-Lite offers undeniable value for money. The shoe is made from a lightweight soft-touch leather combination upper, and comes with an EVA sock liner and a shock-absorbing heel-pad. A bellow's tongue enhances water resistance while the shoe's Driback membrane system is designed of offer water resistance while remaining breathable.

Puma claims to produce the lightest Tour-grade performance golf shoe available. With its stripped-back, ‘seamless' design, less materials are used to make the Swing Crown GTX than in other golf shoes, while it is TPU reinforced for strong support. The Swing Crown GTX features Puma's Smart Quill technology, which consists of a system of quills on the sole rather than spikes, which are strategically positioned to provide ‘ultimate traction'.

The Classic shoe from Snake Eyes Custom comes in the traditional saddle style, yet with a top strip on the upper for a clean, contemporary finish and durability. The sole is a two-part construction with a rubber outsole and a softer EVA midsole to give the golfer flexibility and comfort. The shoe comes with a 12-month waterproof guarantee against penetration through the uppers and sole, and it is available in Black, Brown and White/Black.

The new Tour Dry from Longridge is made with a full leather upper, a breathable, water-resistant membrane and a cushion-moulded EVA midsole. Tour-proven Champ Stinger Spikes gives the shoe excellent traction, and it comes in Black or White and in half sizes between 7 and 12.

Nike says it worked closely with Tiger on this shoe, which combines full-grain leather with ‘Ballistic Mesh' technology. The mesh is lighter and more durable than leather, and Nike says it will also resist stretching, to provide superior support than that of leather. The breathable mesh has a Dupont coating for stain and water resistance, and the shoe features a 100% waterproof yet breathable Sympatex membrane.

Callaway says it has engineered this shoe with the same materials used in American football, soccer and basketball, with a view to providing premium athletic performance. The low-profile shoe comes with a TPU outsole, fibre-glass sole and a flexible EVA midsole, and the soft leather uppers are both breathable and waterproof. The Hyberbolic X comes in White/Hyper Blue and White/Graphite.