Equipment

FootJoy goes minimal for the M:Project

Published

13 years ago

Feb 11, 2013

There’s another new entrant into the minimalist-shoe market. Starting Feb. 15, golfers can purchase FootJoy’s new line of golf shoes, the M:Project.

“The M:Project is all about minimum construction, maximum feel,” said Doug Robinson, vice president of footwear design and development. “It’s all about mobility.”

Much like what TRUE Linkswear has done, FootJoy has crafted a shoe that provides the same feeling of golfing barefoot but provides more stability. To do this, FootJoy has lowered the shoe’s heel 40 percent and has a thin outsole that puts a golfer’s foot closer to the ground. Stability is provided with a wider forefoot and toe box.

“It’s very, very important to get that found stability,” Robinson said. “This gives you some of that (barefoot) feel. It gives you that stability, that ability to fire off that right side.”

The M:Project comes in both cleated and spikeless versions. The cleated version incorporates Softspike’s Performance Insert System (PINS) to get the spikes lighter and lower.

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All of the cleated shoes are made with leather, while the spikeless shoes can be found in either mesh or leather. There are five different color options for the cleated and spikeless shoes.

Prices start at $135 for the spikeless shoes, while the cleated version sells for $10 more.

Robinson said PGA Tour players should start wearing M:Project shoes soon, but he would not divulge names. FootJoy currently has 160 endorsers wearing its shoes on the worldwide tours — including Adam Scott, Luke Donald, Louis Oosthuizen, Bubba Watson, Steve Stricker, Webb Simpson, Bo Van Pelt and Zach Johnson — according to its website.

Whats in the Bag

Brianna Do WITB (June 2026)

Published

11 hours ago

Jun 8, 2026

Will Schube

Driver: Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond (9 degrees)
Shaft: KBS PGW

3-wood: Callaway Elyte Titanium (15 degrees)
Shaft: KBS PGW

5-wood: Callaway Elyte (18 degrees)
Shaft: KBS PGW

Hybrids: Callaway Paradym (21 @22, 24, 27 degrees)
Shafts: KBS PGI 60

Irons: Callaway X Forged Star (7-PW)
Shafts: KBS PGI 75

Wedges: PXG Sugar Daddy III (50, 56, 60 10S)
Shafts: KBS

Putter: Odyssey Damascus Milled Rossie S Putter

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet

Whats in the Bag

Athena Singh WITB 2026 (June)

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11 hours ago

Jun 8, 2026

Will Schube

Driver: TaylorMade Qi4D (10.5 Degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 S

3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 Max (16 Degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Red 6 S

5-wood: TaylorMade Qi4D (18 Degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Red 6 S

Hybrid: TaylorMade Qi4D (25 Degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue HB 7 S

Irons: TaylorMade P770 (5-PW)
Shafts: Mitsubishi MMT Graphite 65 R

Wedges: TaylorMade MG5 (50-09SB, 56-08LB, 60-08LB)
Shafts: Mitsubishi MMT Graphite 75 S

Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour

Grips: Golf Pride MCC

Equipment

What are the best golf socks? – GolfWRXers discuss

Published

14 hours ago

Jun 8, 2026

Will Schube

In our forums, not everything is about club selection and shaft options. A heated debate has bubbled up surrounding the best sock options players can wear on the course.

@CletePurcel asked:

“Just bought 2 new pairs of FootJoy shoes and trying to find out the most favorable socks to wear. I try to walk 9 holes two to three times a week and good socks are a must. Thanks in advance.

Members in the forum chimed in with their favorite footwear accessories. Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

Maroon_19: “I’ve only worn Kentwool socks for golf for the last 8 years – regardless of weather. I walk 90% of my rounds and play anywhere from 50-75 rounds a year (going to go up as I just retired). They only get worn for golf. As long as you care for them, they’ll care for you. Have had zero blisters with them. I just started using my second set of 8 pair for our Bandon trip earlier this month. The old ones will now go into the daily wear rotation. Still good after all these years.”
smoova: “I’ve had good luck with Swiftwick. Walk every round 12 months a year in Colorado.”
Hawkeye77: “FJ Pro ProDry is what I’m usually wearing just because I have more of them, but I’ve got some Smartwool socks I love for the wool aspect – they sell them as running socks. The thicker socks are better for certain shoes. I’ve gone merino/other wool in almost all my socks – athletic, “dress” and so forth – no more “Orlon”, lol, some golf socks are the exception.”
th6252: “Another vote for Kentwool, honorable mentions to Balega and Falke(thanks to someone on this forum for turning me onto the RU3).”

Entire Thread: “Best golf socks???”

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