Payntr X 004 RS: Amazing Start, HARSH Reality

14/150
My Payntr X 004 RS review started strong — cushioned tongue, flexible forefoot, wide toe box, and a stable-looking base. But once I started walking the course, things changed fast.

In today’s video, I put the Payntr X 004 RS through a full comfort, traction, and performance test to see whether this $200 spiked shoe holds up to real-world walking conditions. Spoiler: it’s nowhere near the level of the Payntr All Day SC.

With a harsh heel strike, surprising instability around the ankle, pressure along the inner arch, and grip that underperforms despite being spiked, this shoe ends up feeling stiff and fatiguing by the time you’re halfway through a round.

⛳ What I Test in This Video

True comfort vs first-impression comfort

Heel strike harshness on pavement & fairways

Toe-box space vs midfoot squeeze

Traction test (especially vs the All Day SC)

Stability through heel, ankle, and setup

Flexibility vs overall ride stiffness

Lockdown issues and fit struggles

Why comfort declines the longer you walk

⭐ My Verdict

The Payntr X 004 RS starts off feeling fantastic, but the longer you walk, the more flaws reveal themselves:

Harsh landings

Unstable heel

Pointy ankle cushion shape

Rubbing along the arch

Grip that disappoints for a spiked shoe

Comfort: 7.1/10
Performance: 7.3/10

If you’re choosing between the X 004 RS and the All Day SC — it’s not even close.