Tiger’s shoes don’t have a swoosh on them. What gives?
Welcome to FTW Explains, a guide to catching up on and better understanding stuff going on in the world. Are you confused as to why people are talking about Tiger Woods’ shoes at Augusta National? We’re here to help.
You may have also seen a lot of people making a big deal over the fact that Woods has been spotted wearing non-Nike shoes while practicing in Augusta this week.
Both Stenson and Rooyen have designed their own unique take on the shoe.
Ecco Golf has teamed up with ambassadors Henrik Stenson and Erik van Rooyen to create custom versions of the Ecco Biom H4 shoe. Both Stenson and Rooyen have designed their own unique take on the shoe, reflecting their individual styles and personalities.
Stenson has helped design another ultra-cool ‘Iceman’ shoe in an ice-cold blue and white colorway. The shoe also has his signature trademark tag reading, “Henrik Stenson The Iceman.”
“Ecco Golf is synonymous with crafting fantastic shoes, and it’s super cool that they continue to give me the chance to help create my own styles. I have stuck with the icy-cool colors for my Biom H4, and I really wanted to make it look like you’re walking with ice on the sole of your shoe, hence the bright white and blue colors,” said Stenson.
Henrik Stenson custom Ecco Golf shoe. (Ecco Golf)
As for van Rooyen, who is known for his eye-catching stylish looks on Tour, he has designed a striking patterned shoe. His Biom H4 features a black insole, white leather outer and patterned finish on the midsole with pops of blue and orange.
Ecco Golf custom shoes by Henrik Stenson and Erik Van Rooyen. (Ecco Golf)
“I really enjoy being different and innovative on the golf course, and I think my design really emulates that feeling for me. It’s awesome to be able to create my own shoe and Biom H4 is such a great shoe to do it with,” said van Rooyen.
The Biom H4 includes their Ecco Fluidform Direct Comfort Technology that uses fluid material to form around an anatomical last, ensuring a balance of cushion and flexibility. To learn more and purchase this shoe, visit golf.ecco.com.
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Duca Del Cosma, Italian leather luxury golf shoe company, introduces new styles and colorways of their signature shoes.
Duca Del Cosma is a luxury golf shoe brand made from fine Italian leather. This season the company is introducing new styles and colorways resulting in 25 different eye-catching shoe variations.
DDCs JL1 and JL2 men’s shoes were co-designed by Dutch Tour player Joost Luiten. The shoe features camouflage patterns in white/green and black/green with orange accents. The fully waterproof shoes are made from soft Italian Nappa leather and feature an Airplay XI outsole for comfort in various weather conditions.
The men’s Elpaso shoe takes after a more traditional-looking golf shoe with a clean color scheme of a white or navy leather upper and contrasting piping around the midsole. DDC’s OnSteam lining and ARNEFLEX insert sole helps with breathability, while the Airplay XI outsole aids with stability.
Duca Del Cosma Elpaso Golf Shoe- $229. (Duca Del Cosma)
The women’s Bellezza style shoe is made from soft Italian leather and is a spin on the classic golf shoe. It comes with a white killtie over the laces, while the midsole remains elevated to give the shoe a more modern look.
Duca Del Cosma Belleza shoe -$229. (Bellezza)
The Melanie-Jane special edition golf shoe features a white base with bold black trim. It has a star design to reflect high standards that are to be followed on and off the course.
Duca Del Cosma also offers shoes in more colors such as pink, red, blue with different options of kilties and laces.
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Vktry Gear makes insoles for your shoes, but not just any insoles. Vktry makes sport-specific insoles tailored to your foot.
Vktry Gear makes insoles for your shoes, but they are not just any insoles. Vktry makes sport-specific insoles tailored to your feet. The company offers two styles of insoles at two different price points, making Vktry fit every athlete’s foot and budget.
Vktry offers a Gold and Silver style of the insole. The Gold design is Vktry’s flagship model made from 100% aerospace carbon fiber for serious athletes. The Gold model aids in maximum improvement in performance to help the athlete swing faster, hit farther, run faster and jump higher. These are made from proprietary polyurethane foam with a cloth top cover.
Vktry Gold Insoles- $199. (Vktry Gear)
To get custom fitted for the insoles, Vktry asks for your sport, size, weight and age. This ensures a proper fit and sport-specific design. Vktry Insoles are designed to return energy to increase athletic explosiveness. The Vktry Insole does not add energy, it reduces your lost energy. Many medical experts recommend Vktry insoles for help in recovering from injuries such as turf toe, plantar fasciitis, shin splints and several other foot and lower leg injuries.
The Silver Vktry Insole comes at a lower price and is made for the casual athlete. It provides moderate protection and performance enhancement. The silver sole has an EVA Polymer Foam cloud cushion and is made from carbon fiber composite.
“They promised speed … I’m all about speed. Easy speed. Why not add a bit of speed for no extra effort? Sure enough, I’ve broken my personal best a couple of times since I started using them, but there’s an added bonus … they help with recovery,” said Padraig Harrington, three-time major winner and Europe 2021 Ryder Cup Captain.
“I had been suffering a lot with fatigue and soreness in my ankles and knees. Since I started to wear Vktry, it’s gone away completely. Nice added bonus there to the speed, I’d say.”
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Los Angeles Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony is set to receive a one-of-a-kind shoe from Jordan Brand that is inspired by his Baltimore ties.
Los Angeles Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony has had a decorated career. He is a 10-time All-Star, six-time All-NBA and a scoring champion. He has played with six NBA organizations, including 14 combined seasons with the Denver Nuggets and New York Knicks.
Despite moving around, one thing has remained constant in Anthony’s career: his deal with Nike’s Jordan Brand. He is the longest-serving member of the brand’s roster, according to the Baltimore Sun, having spent every year since his rookie season in 2003.
Jordan Brand announced the Air Jordan 1 Low “Baltimore Crab,” a Baltimore-inspired one-of-a-kind shoe for Anthony. The shoe is an homage to Anthony’s roots in the city, with nods to Old Bay seasoning, crabs and Anthony’s career (h/t @Baltimore Sun Sports):
Jordan Brand pays homage to Carmelo Anthony’s Baltimore roots with Old Bay-inspired Nikes https://t.co/fnE9AJdRZN
Inspiration for Trae Young’s first first signature shoe include his favorite childhood treats and the city of Atlanta. Here is a sneak peek at the first five colorways: Icee, Icee Cotton Candy, So So Def, So So Def ATL and Peachtree. More sneakers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6Rb98E1pEU&list=PL8Cm1JWchwMrssrqwoUPQe4Ul3qytehM1
Inspiration for Trae Young’s first first signature shoe include his favorite childhood treats and the city of Atlanta. Here is a sneak peek at the first five colorways: Icee, Icee Cotton Candy, So So Def, So So Def ATL and Peachtree. More sneakers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6Rb98E1pEU&list=PL8Cm1JWchwMrssrqwoUPQe4Ul3qytehM1
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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Look: Raiders safety Johnathan Abram shoe collection is insane
Most players, either just prior to being drafted or soon thereafter, are asked what the first thing they will buy with their first NFL paycheck. I think it’s safe to say, for Johnathan Abram, that answer is shoes.
The third-year safety has just a bit of an obsession. He refers to himself as a Sneakerhead, which is the term for those who collect rare and, often, expensive shoes.
And in a recent feature Abram did that was supposed to be about his dog Amo, the focus shifts pretty quickly to his insane shoe collection.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pj00GqOY-U
After a minute of talking about how much he loves his dog, Abram starts talking about what really comes first in his life, “If Amo chewed up my shoes, I think Amo would have to leave.”
Then Abram launches into talking about his love…of shoes. He has an entire room filled with them from floor to ceiling. One pair he pulled out he says are his favorite — the UNSV — in part because there were only thirty pairs of them made. He said he had to give away a jersey to get them. Another shoe he points out cost $3500. That price tag most people has at least one too many zeroes in it, maybe two.
He says that pair was a gift, ending the segment saying shoes are the perfect gift for him, adding “I’m more ecstatic over shoes than anything else.”
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.
Curry’s game-worn shoes from April 4 in Atlanta will benefit Asian Americans Advancing Justice. He wore custom pair to support victims in three Atlanta-area shootings that targeted Asian Americans. The auction is in partnership with the Bruce Lee Foundation. Goldin Auctions (www.goldinauctions.com) is handling the bids.
Curry’s game-worn shoes from April 4 in Atlanta will benefit Asian Americans Advancing Justice. He wore custom pair to support victims in three Atlanta-area shootings that targeted Asian Americans. The auction is in partnership with the Bruce Lee Foundation. Goldin Auctions (www.goldinauctions.com) is handling the bids.
