Carrying Golf Sneaker Culture On His Back 💪

[Hypegolf] August 01, 2024 Weekly Digest ️🍃 Being Finau Fresh Is a Way of Life TLDR: Some know Tony as the guy who dislocated his ankle celebrating a hole-in-one at the Masters par-3 contest, only to laugh it off later. Others know him for wearing a Kobe Bryant jersey in competition after the basketball legend’s tragic death, while others may simply recognize him as the guy who wears the Air Jordan 1 Low Golf.⁠Why It Matters: Indeed, fans of Jordan and its exploits across the golf sphere always have their eyes on Finau to see which kicks he might turn up in on any given week. And while there’s a lot more to him than liking cool shoes, he recognizes that his journey with Nike and Jordan has given him an aura that few golfers have. Our conversation with the six-time @pgatour champion covered the charity tournament that he hosts in his home state, how his AJ1 Low differs from the factory version and other topics⁠Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 👨🏻 The Metalwood Studio x FootJoy Dad Shoe Has Arrived TLDR: Metalwood Studio and FootJoy have done it again. Their latest project transforms the Golf Sneaker with hand selected, full grain leather, Metalwood branding and terry cloth lining. The collaborative pair is available now on Metalwood Studio’s website for $180 USD.⁠Why It Matters: The Metalwood Studio x FootJoy Golf Sneaker is the third project that the two brands have worked on together. But while the first two focused on the FootJoy Premiere Series, a classic and premium player’s shoe, this time Metalwood was tasked with highlighting FJ’s more approachable Golf Specialty line. “It’s a part of their website that was often overlooked, so it was really cool to work on it and get to put our spin on it,” says Young.⁠⁠⁠Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 💥 adidas Golf Releases Its Latest CODECHAOS 25 Shoe TLDR: As a spikeless, performance shoe the adidas CODECHAOS occupies a unique place in the golf footwear market, and now the latest version has arrived.⁠The key updates address stability and traction. adidas’s latest spikeless model will be available in laced and laceless varieties for men, women and juniors starting August 1.⁠Why It Matters: Exclusive to the laceless BOA model this year is PerformFit Wrap, a tightening mechanism that complements the normal BOA Fit System to provide an even more secure fit. CODECHAOS’s signature TWISTGRIP outsole also returns this year, albeit with more aggressive lugs and greater coverage across the outsole. Finally BOOST cushioning combined with LIGHTSTRIKE ensures the CODECHAOS 25 offers a comfortable ride for walking 18.⁠⁠Read the full article [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 👾 Pac-Man and TaylorMade Golf Team Up TLDR: Pac-Man released a collaboration collection with TaylorMade Golf starting with balls with Pac-Man designs based on TP5 and TP5x. The collection contains functional accessory items including mallet putter, blade putter, and alignment stick covers, ball marker sets, tees, and caps and other headwear.⁠⁠Why It Matters: TaylorMade has a reputation for doing some of the most fun collaborations and limited edition drops in golf, and this one was no exception. Although the golf balls with scattered Pac-Men were the highlights, the packaging also mimicked the iconic map complete with blue walls and dotted snack pellets. Prices range from $20 to $90 USD, only available on TaylorMade's online site.⁠Take a look here [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 🤲 Unboxing the G/FORE G/18 Golf Shoe TLDR: Exquisite craftsmanship and innovation bring a contemporary look to the G/18, translating to the modern golfer and footwear lovers. Made for uninterrupted 18-hole gameplay, the G/18 provides maximum support underfoot, so you can elegantly level up your swing.⁠Why It Matters: Golf is experiencing a revival of sorts. Younger players entering the sport are pushing the bounds of fashion and self-expression on the course and reinterpreting the game’s longstanding tradition. G/FORE is among the cohort of lifestyle brands reshaping golf’s landscape. The luxury brand is known for reinterpreting classic golf styles with bold, patterned designs that retain performance-driven aspects for serious players teeing up. Take a look [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Hypebeast] [Download the Hypebeast App]( On iOS & Android Devices [hypegolf instagram]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Manage Subscriptions]( Policy]( You are subscribed to Hypebeast’s marketing emails with the address: {EMAIL} Contact subscription@hypebeast.com for assistance on any enquiries. 2024 Hypebeast Limited. All Rights Reserved Hypebeast, 40/F, Cable TV Tower, No.9 Hoi Shing Road, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong