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Tiger Woods wasted no time breaking in the newest version of his Nike Free-inspired golf shoe, the TW ’14.

Woods wore the shoes during all four rounds at The Players Championship in route to his fourth win on the PGA Tour in 2013, and his first win of The Players since 2001.

Like the TW ’13, the new model is designed to mimic the natural motion of the foot. That gives Woods a better connection to the ground, as well as a freedom of movement that he says allows him to release more power in his swings.

“With this shoe, we worked diligently to take every detail to a new level,” said Tobie Hatfield, Athlete Projects Innovator in Nike’s Innovation Kitchen, in a Nike press release.

According to Hatfield, Woods wanted more stability in the new shoe, which was accomplished by instituting Nike’s Dynamic Flywire technology — Nylon fibers that decrease weight and add stability — into the upper portion. The Flywire technology moves with him, but stabilizes his foot when he swings, Hatfield says.

The breathability of the waterproof shoe was also improved by using a full mesh tongue.

Nike TW 14 White FlywireNike TW 14 White Outsole

The TW ’14 will be available on June 7th, and will sell for around $180. The shoes will come in Black (with red and silver accents) and White (with dark grey and red accents)  and will be released in a Grey/Black/Blue/Green colorway on August 1.

They will also be available through Nike’s NikeID store ($225), which allows consumers to choose a wide variety of color and personalization options, as well and two different upper constructions — waterproof or breathable, which is a NikeID exclusive. Through NikeID, consumers can also choose either a spiked or non-spiked outsole.

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Check out more photos and more colorways in the gallery below.

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  2. Oliver

    Jun 19, 2013 at 7:08 pm

    I bought the white TW 14 and walked on one of our difficult course with hills on 18 holes and only slight pain I experienced but not from the shoes, but from just being tired. The shoes stayed balance and was comfortable over all. I’m glad I waited for the TW 14 since I didn’t like the TW 13’s toe area.

  3. Chris

    Jun 4, 2013 at 2:24 pm

    Purchased the black for my boyfriend, hope he loves them.

  4. Troy Vayanos

    May 20, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    I love the new colours, much better than the white they originally started out with.

  5. Brian

    May 15, 2013 at 11:34 am

    I’d buy the Nike ID in a flash – if they take off the silly TW logo. Not a chance I will buy them with that. And I know lots of other golfers that agree. Not sure why Nike hasn’t figured this out.

    • Gtech

      Jun 5, 2013 at 6:48 pm

      Really Brian? On what planet would Nike using the most recognized golfer in the world and putting a small emblem on the tongue is a bad move?
      Somewhere a village is missing its idiot.

    • lloyd duffield

      Jun 19, 2013 at 5:21 pm

      BECAUSE BRIAN THERE MADE FOR TIGER WOODS AND THE TW LOGO IS ON THE BACK AND THE BOTTOM AND IT LOOKS GREAT AND ALOT OF GOLFERS WOULD AGREE

  6. Stephen

    May 14, 2013 at 4:50 pm

    I love the TW 13s, should of kept the simple design. 🙂

  7. Golfsmith7

    May 14, 2013 at 10:37 am

    Really loving the NIke ID option most likely will design my own pair!

  8. Ryan

    May 14, 2013 at 10:14 am

    NIKE ID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  9. JL

    May 13, 2013 at 8:06 pm

    I hope they changed the shape of the toe box where it’s not so big and round. Can’t tell from the pics of course.

    • Lefty

      May 14, 2013 at 1:59 am

      They did in fact change the shape somewhat and the shoe appears slimmer. It´s hot!

  10. Tool Status

    May 13, 2013 at 2:42 pm

    These shoes are awesome. They look sick. Anyone who says different has poor taste.

    • BigKid

      May 15, 2013 at 4:25 pm

      I don’t think they look good. I like more classic looking golf shoes. Last year’s looked good in the white, but these look like you’re gonna go pump some iron after the round.

    • lloyd duffield

      Jun 19, 2013 at 5:17 pm

      I HAVE A PAIR OF THE BLACL TW14 SHOT MY BEST ROUND FIRST TIME WEARING THEM FEELS LIKE TRAINERS WITH SPIKES ON WICKED

  11. danny

    May 13, 2013 at 2:24 pm

    For as good as Nike is at marketing you’d think they would be able to share a couple decent photos of these.

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Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (4/18/24): TaylorMade BRNR mini driver head

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At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals that all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

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See Morikawa’s full WITB from the 2024 RBC Heritage here. 

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