New Golf Shoes As Part Of Nike’s New All Weather Gear
Nike have come out with a new golf shoe/boot as part of a whole range of waterproof gear – whether this is a clever opportunity or a co-ordinated range I don’t know. They’re available from this month (Sept 2009) with RRPof £110/€180/$?
The new “high top shoe” (which I call a boot, don’t you) the Zoom Bandon, is completely sealed (as is easier with a boot) and the laces under cover, to keep feet warm and dry. The uppers are synthetic.
The Nike proprietary Zoom Air technology (and the Power Platform outsole for efficient energy transfer) makes this golf shoe/boot part of the cushioned , Nike golf shoe family but it’s obviously a different offering due to the shape & styling.
There’s extra waterproofing features (”a zip forming an impermeable layer to keep moisture entering around the ankles” – which I don’t understand if this is a zip – or zipper if you prefer – or a technique for binding the layers: “added protection around the toe, a seam-sealed double last and a leather pull tab on the heel help step into the shoe”. But to help let some of the moisture out (of the sweaty variety) the synthetic uppers are supposed to be breathable and a Poron sockliner helps comfort and moisture.
The golf shoes aim at reducing grass sticking to the sole with the configuration of the cleats.nub – butI don’t understand this either!.
These golf shoes/boots do not seem to be on Nike’s store website yet though… Why not? It always seems that the right hand never knows what the left hand is up to with the biggest brands. Maybe just too much to co-ordinate? But it does mean that it’s difficult t confirm all the details. maybe they’re not available in the US which is why they’re not on the dotcom site and I can’t find a $price?
