Adidas’ Rolling Links collection blends golf and skate culture

This collection’s shoes, shirts, pants and hats are at home in the fairway and the skatepark.

At first glance, golf and skateboarding might seem like polar opposites. One is all about tradition, quiet courses and polite applause, while the other revels in street style, tricks and a bit of rebellious flair. But strip away assumptions and preconceptions, and you can start to see that when it comes to apparel and footwear, the two cultures have more overlap than you might expect.

These days, public courses are filled with players wearing flashy sneakers, colorful socks and hats that wouldn’t look out of place at a skate park. Whether you’re rolling down the fairway listening to Coldplay or bumping at a half-pipe to Cage The Elephant, style is key.

With the release of the Rolling Links line of apparel and footwear, Adidas is trying to tie golf and skate culture more closely together, merging relaxed-fitting shirts, sweatshirts and tops with mix-matched socks and street-style footwear that could be at home on the tee at Torrey Pines or a few miles away at the Carmel Valley Skatepark.

The venerable Adidas Superstar sneakers, which were released in 2020 as golf shoes for the first time to mark the shoe’s 50th anniversary, are one of the stars of the Rolling Links line. Adidas’ three-stripe logo is presented in two colors on this spikeless shoe, while the removable kiltie is a nod to golf shoes that might have been worn 50 years ago.

The Rolling Links Mock Neck polo is made with a thicker, 100 percent cotton material and designed with a loose, relaxed fit, while the Rolling Links Crewneck Sweatshirt is made using 88 percent recycled polyamide with elastane and slipping it on feels retro and hip at the same time.

The complete Rolling Links collection is available at adidas.com, and more images of the items are below:

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Sweden’s Linn Grant turns heads with high-top golf shoes at the Old Course

“They’re more comfortable than they look,” said Grant. “They’re very warm.”

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland – Linn Grant brought a new look to the Old Course this week with a pair of high-top golf shoes. The new Adidas x JAY3LLE is a collaboration designed by Johan Lindeberg and his daughter, Blue.

“They’re more comfortable than they look,” said Grant of the shoes that resemble something a boxer might wear. “They’re very warm.”

Linn Grant of Sweden plays a shot during Day One of the AIG Women’s Open at St. Andrews Old Course on August 22, 2024, in St Andrews, Scotland. (Photo by Morgan Harlow/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)

The futuristic high-top golf shoe, known as CodeChaos, features a buckle and tee holder. The new line is designed to encourage women to feel strong, powerful and bold on the course.

“They’re based off of a golf shoe that already exists,” said Grant, “and I’m very familiar with how they feel.”

Now a two-time winner on the men’s DP World Tour, Sweden’s Grant opened with a 5-over 77 at the AIG Women’s British Open.

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Adidas Tour360 ’24 golf shoes

Adidas has updated its flagship spiked shoe for 2024 by adding more cushioning and stability.

Gear: Adidas Tour360 ’24 golf shoes
Price: $200
Specs: Waterproof leather shoes with seven replaceable spikes
Available: Feb. 29

Who It’s For: Serious golfers who want more cushioning and comfort from a shoe designed to provide elite levels of stability and traction.

The Skinny: Adidas has updated its flagship spiked shoe for 2024 by adding more cushioning and stability to a shoe that already had tour-level stability.

The Deep Dive: As golfers’ attitudes about footwear have evolved and changed over the last decade, Adidas has been making more and more shoes based on popular sneakers that also have golf-specific features. For example, the classic Stan Smith, the Samba and the iconic Superstars have all been released as golf shoes recently, including special-edition offerings. However, for serious golfers who demand tour-level stability and traction, Adidas has been offering the Tour360 for 19 years. For 2024, the Tour360 has been upgraded to deliver more cushioning and comfort without sacrificing the features that make it the shoe of choice for Collin Morikawa and several other elite players.

Adidas Tour360 24 shoes
Adidas Tour360 24 has seven replaceable spikes and a rigid outsole for extra traction and stability. (Adidas)

To help the Tour360 24 fit better, Adidas changed the insole and the sock liner and added a sleeve that is attached to the tongue so your foot stays wrapped in soft material as you walk over uneven ground, sand and dirt. The shoe’s last, which is a footwear term that relates to its overall shape and fit, has also been designed in both medium and wide width for men. (The women’s Tour 360 24 comes in medium only.)

Adidas has added a foam material it calls Jet Boost to the heel to provide cushioning. It is firmer than some other materials used in golf shoes, so it enhances stability. In the forefoot, Lightstrike, a softer cushioning material, helps to make walking more comfortable.

To enhance stability further, the three stripes designed into the side of the Tour360 24 wrap under your arch and have been integrated into the lacing system, so tying your shoes brings extra support. That area of the midsole floats above the outsole and a rigid plate that Adidas calls a Torsion Bridge. It is made from a thermoplastic polyurethane and helps to keep the seven replaceable spikes and the other traction elements locked to the ground as you swing.

Adidas Tour360 24 shoes
The updated BOA system allows golfers to make micro-adjustments to the fit of the Tour360 24 (Adidas)

The Tour360 24 is waterproof and is available with traditional laces and a ratcheting BOA system that allows golfers to turn a small dial on the side of the shoe to gently tighten the shoe before zipping up the top of the shoe and hiding the BOA wires.

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Adidas introduces striking new MC87 4D footwear design

It is a gender-neutral, spikeless shoe that was inspired by the 1987 shoe, the Tiverton.

Adidas has mixed today’s technology with the classic design of golf footwear and developed the MC87 4D.

This shoe is sure to turn heads with a futuristic 4D midsole and a classic upper. It is a gender-neutral, spikeless shoe that was inspired by the 1987 shoe, the Tiverton.

The Tiverton had similar wing tip styling, brogue stitch detail and croc texturing all in a classic leather. Today, the MC87 4D has combined those traditional designs with a more modern water-resistant upper.

The 4D midsole is printed with light and oxygen using Digital Light Synthesis and is the first of its kind. With the Ryder Cup quickly approaching, they have included a special cobblestone sock liner as an ode to the streets of Rome.

Adidas Golf MC87 4D new shoe
Adidas Golf MC87 4D new shoe. (Adidas Golf)

“Over the last 18 months we’ve noticed golfers wanting more vintage designs, and we’re in a unique position where our archives provide some amazing product inspiration as we continue our mission to be the most progressive golf brand in the world,” said Masun Denison, global footwear director, Adidas Golf. “We challenged ourselves to combine the timeless aesthetics from the past with the technology of today, and MC87 4D was the perfect result. It’s a very special silhouette, a first for us in golf using the 4D technology, and it will be one that golfers everywhere will be excited about.”

Adidas has engineered this shoe with energy return in mind with its intricate lattice structure. To round out the 4D midsole, the shoe features a rubber spikeless outsole with lugs to provide additional traction and grip for when golfers head to the course. The MC87 4D will also come with a removable kiltie.

You can shop and learn more about this shoe on Adidas.com.

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Retro makes a comeback: Adidas releases new MC80 golf shoe

Retro is so in right now, and these reinvented MC80 golf shoes from Adidas are no exception.

Adidas has reinvented the classic MC80, which was inspired by archives in the 1980’s.

The new MC80 is a spikeless silhouette that combines Lightstrike and Boost technology for added comfort and stability. The shoe features a leather upper with brogue stitch detail and croc texturing throughout.

The outsole features a Torsion bar to provide golfers with additional torsion control. Adidas included a technical spikeless TPU outsole for added traction with a rubber welt in the midsole to help round out the look.  

Adidas’ goal with this shoe was to maintain the retro silhouette without the heaviness and clunky weight of the past design. The new MC80 is lightweight and comes with a flexible upper and Insite Pu insole to help with fit, comfort and stability.

Adidas releases new MC80 golf shoe available Aug 1
Adidas releases new MC80 golf shoe available Aug 1. (Adidas)

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The MC80 was first introduced as part of the Adidas x Bogey Boys collection a few weeks back through a limited-edition model. The in-line colorways will feature a classic white and black, white with pops of yellow and a special white and light blue colorway that will be available in limited quantities.

“Golfers today are very much intrigued by the footwear styles from the past, but they also want a shoe that can offer modern-day performance benefits out on the course,” said Masun Denison, global director of footwear, Adidas Golf.

“The personality and style of MC80 is primarily designed to give golfers that modern classic silhouette but we were able to include so many benefits that golfers don’t see. The biggest surprise that they will discover is how comfortable these shoes are out of the box, but then they’ll notice the stability and traction to go along the rich finish in the upper. It’s a unique model that we’re excited for golfers to experience.”

The new MC80 shoes will be available at Adidas.com, the Adidas app and at select retailers worldwide beginning Tuesday, Aug. 1 in men’s and women’s sizes.

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Why wait for Prime Day when you can save big on amazing Amazon golf deals right now

You don’t need to wait for Amazon Prime Day to take advantage of massive golf savings!

Amazon Prime Day begins Tuesday, July 11th, but why wait until then to score awesome deals? Prime Day is basically Christmas in July. Get all of your favorite new toys while it’s still golf season so you don’t have to survive the long wait until spring to hit the course!

With apparel, equipment, tech and even training aids finding a spot on our early deals list, we’ve done all of the heavy lifting for you so you can sit back, relax and shop until you drop.

We’ll have more lists coming Tuesday and Wednesday to help you prepare and capitalize on some of the best golf deals this side of Black Friday.

Best women’s golf shoes for summer 2023

Put your best foot forward this summer with new golf shoes.

Summertime means it’s also tee time.

If you’re looking to get into the game or just revitalize your shoe collection with a new pair of cleats that will complete your outfit, we’ve got just the shoe for you.

We’ve collected some of the best summer shoe drops from across golf’s biggest and best brands to bring you some of the best-performing and, most importantly, best-looking golf shoes the industry has to offer. These shoes will keep both the spring in your step and the sweat off your feet during the long summer rounds.

While you’re getting a pair of shoes for yourself, check out our list of men’s summer shoes for your next couples scramble event.

Best golf shoes for summer 2023

Get the hottest golf shoes to get you through the hottest time of year.

Put your best foot forward this summer with some fresh new kicks.

Bring your own heat to the golf course with some of our favorite recent shoe drops from some of golf’s biggest and best brands.

These designs are some of the best when it comes to both comfort and performance. Keeping summer sweat in mind, many of the shoes featured on this list are breathable and perfect for those days when the mercury touches triple digits.

Complete your next summer golf outfit with Golfweek‘s help. We’ve compiled lists of the best golf shorts and summer polos to keep you looking fresh and staying cool all season long.

Dressed for Success: Nick Taylor at the 2023 RBC Canadian Open

See how new national hero Nick Taylor dressed for success during his epic win at the 2023 RBC Canadian Open.

What. A. Putt.

Nick Taylor holed a 72-foot putt on the fourth playoff hole to defeat Tommy Fleetwood and win the 2023 RBC Canadian Open. Taylor is the first Canadian to win his national open since 1954.

For his efforts, Taylor was rewarded with the first-prize check of $1.62M.

Fellow Canadian Adam Hadwin was rewarded for his efforts with a crushing tackle by a member of the tournament’s security team as Hadwin rushed to celebrate with Taylor.

Taylor, Fleetwood, and Hadwin will all be teeing it up at LACC this week for the 2023 U.S. Open.

David Dusek recently took a look into Taylor’s winning equipment, so let’s dive into the champion’s closet and see how Nick dressed for success in Adidas apparel at the 2023 RBC Canadian Open.

Adidas collaborates with Macklemore’s Bogey Boys for new apparel and footwear line

The collection with be available on June 14.

Grammy award-winning artist Macklemore has always been a fashion icon. From his hit music to hit vintage outfits, he has always been known for his eclectic style.

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Macklemore quickly became a golf addict and knew the space needed a different element of style which is why he started his golf and lifestyle apparel brand, Bogey Boys.

Bogey Boys became a quick success and has now partnered with Adidas to bring a new collection of apparel and footwear. This collaboration is full of classic silhouettes on both the men’s and women’s sides in white and blue hues.

Golfweek’s Averee Dovsek sat down with Macklemore to learn more about his journey into golf and about the new collection.

 “As the original sports brand, we’ve been designing product for sports like golf and tennis for more than 50 years,” said Dylan Moore, senior creative director, Adidas Golf. “As we continue our mission to be the most progressive golf brand in the world, this heritage gives us the luxury of revisiting our extensive archives for inspiration. Those now-retro designs were inspiring to us, and we know that golfers are once again looking for products that present classic, clean and bold aesthetics with an attitude. Macklemore and the Bogey Boys team were the perfect partners for this because of their love for vintage apparel and eye-catching designs.” 

Adidas x Bogey Boys new collaboration
Adidas x Bogey Boys new collaboration. (Adidas)

“This collab is a full-circle moment for me and getting to be a part of the first apparel collection to use the Trefoil for Adidas Golf is special,” said Macklemore. “Taking inspiration from the iconic Originals brand and styles from the 70s and 80s is a perfect fit with Bogey Boys. I love how the entire collection turned out – premium and performance fabrics that you can rock on and off the course. Can’t wait for this one to be out in the world.” 

The Adidas x Bogey Boys collection will be available on adidas.com, bogeyboys.com, the adidas app and at select retailers worldwide beginning Wednesday, June 14.

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