Product Description
The New Balance Women’s Minimus SL brings a minimalist, sneaker-inspired feel to the golf course — blending lightweight comfort, spikeless versatility, and responsive feel to appeal to women golfers who value comfort, mobility, and easy-going performance.
Key Technical Features
Breathable Mesh Upper with Ultraleight Synthetic Overlays — The Minimus SL uses a light, airy mesh base combined with synthetic overlays for structure. This design keeps the shoe breathable, flexible, and comfortable — especially during warm-weather rounds or long walking sessions.
REVlite Midsole with ~4 mm Drop — Lightweight Cushioning & Responsiveness — Built on New Balance’s REVlite platform, the midsole delivers cushioned yet responsive support that maintains stability while letting your foot feel more connected to the ground. Ideal for golfers who prefer a lower-profile, “closer to turf” sensation.
Flexible NDurance Spikeless Rubber Outsole — Turf Grip + Off-Course Versatility — The spikeless outsole uses a durable rubber compound optimized for traction on grass and paths, allowing you to transition from course to clubhouse (or parking lot) without swapping shoes. Great for golfers who walk, ride, or want one shoe for multiple uses.
Ortholite Insole — Comfortable, Moisture-Wicking Underfoot Comfort — Provides moisture management and cushioned support, helping keep feet dry and comfortable even during hot or damp rounds.
Minimalist, Natural-Fit Construction — Closer Ground Feel & Mobility — The shoe’s overall build prioritizes lightness, flexibility, and natural foot movement. It’s optimized for players who prefer a less rigid, more “running-shoe meets golf-shoe” experience rather than traditional firm, leather golf footwear.
Performance Profile & Buyer Fit
Skill & Identity
Best suited for recreational to intermediate women golfers — especially those walking the course or playing casual rounds. If you value comfort, flexibility, and a natural, low-profile shoe over heavy leather rigidity or maximum waterproof protection, this is for you.
Desire & Benefit
Delivers a “light-as-possible” golfing shoe that feels more like a sport sneaker than a traditional golf shoe — reducing foot fatigue, enhancing mobility, and providing enough grip for stable swings. Great for golfers who walk 9 or 18 regularly, travel to the course, or just want a comfortable, easy-to-wear shoe on and off the green.
Situational / Problem Solved
Solves the common discomfort and stiffness of classic golf shoes, especially during hot weather or long walks. Also addresses the need for versatility — a shoe that works on fairways, cart paths, and clubhouse floors without feeling out of place.
Feel Preference
Offers soft but responsive cushioning with a low-profile, connected-to-the-ground feel. The shoe trades off maximum turf-digging traction or heavy waterproof leather for mobility, natural stance feedback, and comfort — ideal for golfers who prioritizes feel over structure.
Trust & Quality
Backed by a reputable brand and solid construction. Independent reviews note that the Minimus line delivers “great value,” combining comfort, flexibility, and acceptable golf performance in a lightweight package.