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The TRUE Linkswear Lux² Maven are the first TRUE with replaceable spikes. Outstanding traction and stability. Premium materials and a three year waterproof warranty.
Introduction
One of the big themes I’ve noted in 2025 golf equipment is brands leaning into their identity. If a company is known for making, say, forgiving drivers, they’re sticking to that script.
The TRUE Linkswear Lux² Maven is a dramatic counterexample. This is TRUE’s first spiked shoe, and their most premium offering yet. As a longtime TRUE wearer, I was eager to test a pair to see if they could retain their signature elements while adding something new.
Looks
The TRUE Linkswear Lux² Maven is the most expensive TRUE yet, and the materials reflect that. Its upper is full grain Napa leather, and the front half of the shoe leaves this undisturbed. The back half of this shoe has a lot of interesting details with a contrast color, elastic strap around the heel, and detailed branding. This shoe hits that sweet spot of looking clean without being boring.
We don’t often talk about the look of the sole, but the sole of the Lux² Maven is really cool. The middle of the sole has a lightning bolt which reveals a portion of the carbon fiber plate. There are two contrasting colors on the sole, which pushes the aggressive outsole design to the background.
The TRUE Linkswear Lux² Maven is available in three colorways: Tradition White (shown here), Heritage Black, and Charge White (white/grey/lime).
Comfort
Sliding into the TRUE Linkswear Lux² Maven for the first time, it was evident that this is a totally different kind of TRUE. This is the most structured upper I’ve felt from TRUE. That’s not to say it’s not comfortable – it is – but it’s not the flexible, sock-like upper that most TRUEs have. The toebox of the Lux² Maven is billed as “wide” not “extra wide” by TRUE, which is another reason you may feel the upper more than in other TRUEs.
Underfoot is the Wanderlux² Superfoam. It feels firm and fairly thick compared to most other TRUEs. Zooming out, the thickness of the cushioning is on par with most other golf shoes. It offers a nice bit of shock absorption, but it isn’t the pillowy, disconnected type of cushioning.
Performance
The TRUE Linkswear Lux² Maven is the first TRUE to feature removable spikes, so we’re going to start with the traction. It’s extremely impressive. This comes from the combination of the spikes and what TRUE calls the “Mountaineering Descent Tread System”. In every condition – mats, grass, wet, dry, flat, sloped – these shoes created some of the best traction I’ve ever experienced. I had full confidence swinging all-out because I knew my feet were rooted to the ground.
Of course, the shoe’s sole being tied to the ground is only half the battle. You also need a stable upper to connect your foot to the shoe. Thankfully, the TRUE Linkswear Lux² Maven has excellent stability to pair with its outstanding traction. The Breezeway Heel Lock System did exactly what the name suggests, and the impactful lacing allowed me to find a perfect fit where my foot didn’t slide laterally.
Turning back to the sole, everyone will pay attention to the spikes, but that’s not the only story. The Lux² Maven also has a full-length carbon fiber plate. We’ve seen this in some offerings from FootJoy and PAYNTR, and it’s common in high end running shoes. The purpose is to improve energy return during the swing. I found that the sole moved with me while walking, but it definitely provided a more rigid feel underfoot.
This is also one of the taller shoes that TRUE has made. It has a 6 mm heel drop and a stack height that’s closer to a PAYNTR than a shoe like the TRUE OG3 Pro [review HERE]. As I’ve been saying, the Maven is pretty extreme compared to other TRUEs, but it’s closer to a natural motion shoe compared to your average golf shoe. Even with this taller sole, I still had a good feel for the ground.
All of the traction and stability do come with more weight. The TRUE Linkswear Lux² Maven weighs in at 18 ounces. Within the TRUE line, this is 6 ounces more than the OG3 Pro and twice the weight of the new Knit Four. Comparing it to golf shoes with similar traction and stability, the weight is about average.
Finally, the TRUE Linkswear Lux² Maven comes with an outstanding three year waterproof warranty. Those who read my shoe reviews regularly know that this exceeds the industry standard. A high quality waterproof shoe usually gets a two year warranty, so this is just another way in which TRUE is going above and beyond with this offering.
Conclusion
The TRUE Linkswear Lux² Maven is a pretty stark departure from the traditional TRUE, but that’s not all bad. An entirely new sole design gives these traction on par with anything else you can buy while still providing a comfortable walk and good feel for the ground. If you’ve resisted TRUE before because of the lack of spikes, it’s time to give them a chance.