Max Homa, Cameron Young and Will Zalatoris are expected to wear the Premiere Series Field Pastel as they play Augusta National.
Before the start of last month’s Players Championship, FootJoy teamed up with West Coast style maven John Buscemi to drop a limited version of the Premiere Series Field and Wilcox shoes. Those stylish, limited-edition shoes are long gone, but for the 2023 Masters, FootJoy is dropping more limited-edition shoes, but the Premiere “Pastel Pack” is an homage to the coming of spring.
This week at the Masters, FootJoy staffers Max Homa, Cameron Young and Will Zalatoris are expected to wear the Premiere Series Field Pastel as they play Augusta National. Get a closer look at the shoes below.
No professional golfer or weekend player ever asked for a heavier golf shoe, so companies are constantly trying to balance weight savings with high performance. For 2023, Adidas has updated its premium lightweight offering, the ZG Series, by reworking the traction elements in the outsole, utilizing two unique midsole foams and improving the waterproof upper in the new ZG23.
At the heart of the ZG23 ($200), which Collin Morikawa is expected to wear this season, is a redesigned midsole made of two different materials. Adidas designers used a soft foam called Lightstrike Pro on the bottom to provide extra cushioning when you walk, and they surrounded it with a slightly firmer material called Lightstrike that helps increase lateral stability in specific areas.
Lightstrike foam provides lateral support during your swing while Lightstrike Pro provides extra cushioning. (Adidas)
There are still six replaceable cleats on the bottom of the shoe, and Adidas repositioned the smaller traction elements after studying the swings of its staff players – golfers such as Morikawa, Xander Schauffele and Danielle Kang – and learning which specific areas on the outside need extra connection to the ground.
Finally, the top of the shoe, referred to as the upper, was made with a four-layer, waterproof material called Sprintskin. It blends woven materials with polyurethanes to keep moisture from getting inside the shoes without adding excessive weight.
The Adidas ZG23 BOA golf shoes
In addition to the standard lace-up models for men and women, Adidas is offering versions of the ZG23 that have a ratcheting BOA Fit system ($220). By turning a dial on the shoes, a system of wires gently secures a wrap-over piece across the top of your foot to allow for micro-adjustments in the fit.
Tiger was rocking FootJoy shoes for the second consecutive day at Augusta National.
As of Monday afternoon, Tiger Woods had not announced whether he intends to play in the 2022 Masters or not, but for the second straight day the five-time winner was at Augusta National hitting balls and practicing.
What is noteworthy, however, is that for the second day in a row, the newly-minted Hall of Famer was not wearing shoes with a swoosh. Woods wore a peach-colored Nike shirt and black pants on Sunday afternoon along with a pair of black FootJoy Premiere Packard shoes. On Monday, he matched a navy blue Nike polo with light gray pants and donned a pair of white FootJoy Premiere Packard shoes.
The shoes worn by Tiger Woods during a Monday practice round prior to the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 04, 2022 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Golfweek contacted representatives from FootJoy and was told that the company has no comment at this time. Golfweek also reached out to Nike for comment but was unsuccessful in getting a response.
The FootJoy Premiere family of shoes were the most popular golf shoes on the PGA Tour in the 1960s, 70s and 80s. The company discontinued them briefly, then re-released the Premiere in 2021. Today’s versions are much lighter than the originals, thanks to the outsoles now being made from thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) instead of leather. There are also lighter materials in the midsole that enhance cushioning, but the waterproof leather upper still provides significant lateral stability.
Woods is scheduled to speak with the media on Tuesday.
Spring golf is about to be in full swing and Golfweek has rounded up 8 things you need to make the most out of your time on the course.
The temperature is rising and the layers are beginning to come off, its time for spring golf. Days are longer, greens get quicker and the urge to get on the golf course is at an all-time high.
After spending the winter watching PGA Tour pros inspire us all, it’s time to hit the links and try to recreate some shots. Whether you are trying to be functional or fashionable, here are the eight best things you need for spring golf.
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Payntr Golf has released the Payntr X 001 F with a variety of contrasting elements to help golfers achieve a controlled and powerful swing.
Payntr Golf is a new brand that is making waves in the footwear market, all stemming from a partnership between Payntr Golf co-founders Mike Forsey and David Payntr.
Forsey is a U.S.- based golf footwear expert with more than 30 years of experience across the globe. Paynter is a former professional cricketer who was behind the success of the Payntr athletic footwear company in the U.K.
Forsey led the technology team when developing the group’s latest shoe release, the Payntr X 001 F. The shoe uses a variety of contrasting elements to help golfers achieve a controlled and powerful swing. Payntr labels the Performance Multiplied Innovation ethos (force x velocity = power).
Payntr Golf entered the industry earlier this year with the debut of a golf shoe. The company’s goal was to use a unique traction system to create a stable base that complements a powerful golf swing.
Payntr x 001 F golf shoe- $160. (Payntr Golf)
The Payntr x 001 F golf shoe is waterproof with a flexible textile base with Clarino microfiber skin, all treated with a superhydrophobic NeverWet solution. The shoes are lightweight and comfortable with soft and responsive underfoot cushioning with a PMX Foam midsole.
“Payntr Golf gives golfers a traction advantage. Our footwear amplifies the golfer’s ability to use the ground effectively to generate more power to the ball,” said Forsey.
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Ecco Golf is one of the most popular shoe brands in the golf industry and have released their new autumn and winter lineup.
Ecco Golf has established itself as one of the more popular shoe brands in the golf industry and the company has now released its new autumn and winter lineup, featuring its new Ecco Golf Core collection.
Golf Core is available in three colorways and is a clean style with a contemporary aesthetic. Ecco has prided itself on attention to grip and stability in years past, but this season the company is introducing the next generation of the award-winning Ecco Dynamic Traction System outsole. The new outsole has enlarged traction bars that have been rotated for durability and multi-directional traction.
The Men’s Biom H4 new BOA option comes in black or white colorways to complement the laced version of the shoe. The Women’s Biom H4 shoe is available in three new colorways for this season’s release and comes in the BOA option and an ombre color comes in the laced version of the shoe.
Ecco Golf Biom H4 golf shoe- $200. (Ecco Golf)
Ecco’s new Biom G3 shoe is available in black or white laced colorways for men, as well as black, white or dark shadow in the BOA Fit System. Women can purchase the white option that rounds out the collection.
“Our Autumn/Winter 2021 collection is our strongest to date and provides an option to fit the style and swing of every golfer,” says Jesper Thuen, General Manager, Ecco Golf USA. “We see Ecco Golf Core acting as an invitation to get into golf through a stylish, sneaker-inspired model.”
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Skechers will be providing footwear for the United States and European Solheim Cup teams, caddies, officials and others in spirited colors.
Skechers has been named the official footwear supplier for both United States and European Solheim Cup teams. Skechers has designed unique colors and styles to compliment each team.
In the past, Skechers has supplied footwear to the European team in 2017 and 2019, but this is the first time it will add the United States to the mix.
The players will be wearing the Go Golf Elite 3 style. This shoe features a spikeless style with a TPU bottom plate for traction and comfort. The shoe is known for being lightweight and stable, commonly worn by Skechers elite golfer Brooke Henderson.
Skechers Go Golf Elite 3 shoe designed for the Solheim Cup. (Skechers)
In addition to the players, Skechers will be providing footwear to caddies and other individuals apart of the Solheim Cup. They will receive a pair of Skechers Go Run Supersonic style in team colors. Caddies will receive a waterproof version of the shoe.
United States Solheim Cup captain Pat Hurst said: “I know the European women found success with Skechers on their side two years ago, so now in my first year as captain with Skechers on our side as well, I hope we can bring the trophy home.”
The limited-edition Air Max 90 G, Air Zoom Infinity Tour and Air Zoom Victory Tour take their cues from the popular “19th hole” activity.
For the past few seasons, Nike staff players have received special, limited-edition versions of the company’s footwear to use during major championships. These shoes are given themes, often that match the venues where the tournaments are being played. So, while this year’s Masters theme was using recycled materials, during the recent PGA Championship at Kiawah in May, some players’ shoes had a seersucker pattern of light blue and white.
This week, with the British Open taking place at Royal St. George’s Golf Club in Sandwich, England, Nike has created three more limited-edition versions of its Air Max 90 G, Air Zoom Infinity Tour and Air Zoom Victory Tour 2 shoes. The theme is games played in pubs, taprooms and the “19th hole” in England. That means darts, pool and snooker. The shoes are below, and as you can see, they are trimmed in cork to commemorate the dartboards and green to represent the felt of a pool table.
Rory McIlroy, Brooks Koepka, Tony Finau and other Nike athletes will be wearing special shoes at the 2021 PGA Championship.
When companies make commemorative gear to sell during major championships, they gravitate toward local themes.
For instance, two years ago, when the PGA Championship was being contested at the Black Course at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, New York, the famous warning sign near the first tee and the grittiness of New York City were highlighted. Last year, when the tournament visited TPC Harding Park in San Francisco, psychedelic colors, tie-dye patterns and peace symbols were everywhere.
This week, the PGA Championship is being played at the Ocean Course on Kiawah Island in South Carolina. The area is referred to as The Lowcountry region, and is known for boating, fishing, great golf courses and boils on the beaches that feature steaming crab, sausage, corn and potatoes. It’s laid back, gentile and not a place where people hurry and rush too much.
To celebrate the 2021 PGA Championship, Nike is picking up on those themes for new versions of four golf shoes.
Made using recycled materials, Adidas brings the iconic Stan Smith shoe to the golf course for the first time.
During his tennis career, Stan Smith won the U.S. Open and Wimbledon, was a member of seven winning Davis Cup teams and reached No. 1 in the world. The guy is a legend, having been inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island, in 1987, but the title of his 2018 biography is, “Stan Smith: Some people think I’m a shoe!”
Adidas’ Stan Smith tennis shoe debuted in 1978 and at the time, the leather shoe with its rubber outsole was state of the art. By today’s standards, it is minimalist, but the Stan Smith remains iconic and a versatile sneaker that is still worn today. Now, for the first time, Adidas is bringing the Stan Smith to the course by releasing the limited-edition Stan Smith golf shoe.
Stan Smith (Adidas)
The spikeless Stand Smith is a part of Adidas’ Primegreen family, with over 50 percent of the shoe’s upper being made from high-performance recycled materials. The rubber outsole has lugs on the bottom to provide traction, but the shoe can definitely be worn off the course as well as on it.
Made using recycled materials, the kilties on the Stan Smith golf shoes are removable. (Adidas)
The white kiltie is a nod to tradition, and it holds a gold-colored ball marker that features Adidas’ logo, but the kiltie can be removed.
The Stand Smith golf shoe will be available starting April 7 for $140.
