New Products to Tempt Golfers in the New Year from Sporting Goods Companies
FootJoy PRO/SLX Nicknamed 'Im Sungjae's Golf Shoes'
Adidas Golf Tour360 Offers Balanced Comfort
Descente Golf Pro Classic and Mizuno Genem Boa Gain Popularity
Golf shoes are important. They are equipment that golfers spend long hours with. They protect the golfer from the beginning to the end of the round. They are a ‘helper’ that assists on the course for 5 hours. As the full golf season approaches, the golf shoe market is heating up. Equipment companies are releasing new products to entice golfers. The keyword for 2024 golf shoes is ‘comfort’.
FootJoy (FJ), the ‘Number 1 golf shoe’ brand boasting 160 years of history, introduced the PRO/SLX. They launched a revolutionary performance line that will shake the industry once again. Even before the product was released, it was chosen by players on the PGA Tour. It is called ‘Im Sungjae’s golf shoes.’ Im Sungjae changed to the new shoes immediately after trying them on. He praised, "If I had to pick two important things in golf shoes, they would be stability and comfort. PRO/SLX is the perfect golf shoe for me."
They used carefully selected materials such as premium full-grain and ChromoSkin leather from the UK’s Pittards company. It boasts excellent durability and 100% waterproofing. The outsole, which contacts the ground, has undergone innovative changes. The ‘Power Trax System’ technology, which helps the golfer’s swing, provides improved grip and rebound. Additionally, ‘Lace Track’ is added to both sides of the outsole, and ‘Radial Discs’ are placed on the toe and heel areas. The sporty and modern design completes a trendy golf look.
Adidas Golf offers the Tour360 24. It is a golf shoe that has been around for about 19 years since its first release in 2005. It incorporates accumulated technology and actively reflects feedback from tour players. The shape of the heel cup and arch area has been improved, and the Insight Sock Liner 2.0 was introduced to provide balanced comfort. Soft suede microfiber leather material is used where the Achilles tendon touches, reducing skin friction and promoting smooth air circulation.
They combined proprietary cushioning technologies Jet Boost and Lightstrike. The spikes are closer to the ground and strategically placed to provide optimal grip and stability. Kim Siwoo became a new member of Adidas Golf shoes this year. He evaluated, "Tour players’ golf shoes must be comfortable no matter what. These shoes stand out for their strong grip. I am 100% satisfied."
Descente Golf released the Pro Classic. It diversifies the lineup. The lace-up shoe type with clean toe, wingtip punching, and stitch details combines classic and stylish elements. It is designed with a spike structure optimized for grip by analyzing subtle pressure differences applied to the foot. It increases adhesion to the ground, providing stability even on difficult slopes.
Mizuno’s Genem WG GTX Boa features eco-friendly materials. The upper body, midsole, and insole parts of the golf shoe use eco-friendly EVA made from green algae. This reduces harmful substances generated during shoe production and makes it harmless even when in contact with the skin. Gore-Tex material was chosen to enable stable play even in the rain.
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