What's the coolest pair of Classics around?

all white shield tips

got those Anyone rock'n any of the patent leathers?

I just got the brown with bronze patent a few weeks ago but weather around here isn't good enough to test them out yet, and I've got a pair of the black with black patent as well.

I'm just a big fan of the shield tips. I've got all white as well as the two I mentioned, I used to have the all brown that they don't make anymore. My favorite though is a vintage pair from the 1970s that I found brand new at an estate sale a few years ago....white pebble grain with sort of a bluish green patent shield tip, and a buckle instead of laces. Unfortunately the patent has lost its luster but they still look pretty good.

I have the brown/bronze patent and got to wear them for the first time 2 weeks ago. They look very sharp. Lots of compliments. I would love to find the red white and blue pair to wear for July 4th, memorial or labor day tourneys.

The red white and blues would be awesome. How about the purple and white shield tips...anyone have those?

If you like the shield tips I think you will like these http://www.footjoy.com/catalog/mens.asp?c=...50961&p=all
They are built on the same grant last and look awesome. I picked up the all white, and chocolate brown.

was thinking about the same shoes!

I have the shield tips in brown, they're by far some of the sharpest golf shoes i own. I m in New York and cant wait to wear them on the course. Tired of wearing them around the house to break em in....

okay...where can you find the Ryder Cup patents? I have looked everywhere online and no luck.

i have a feeling this thread could cost me some $$$

If my wife knew how much I've spent on Classics in the last month she might hit me with a 7-iron.

Post some pics!

I've got some white/white shield tips on their way right now.. hopefully they fit..

most of them are hiding in my golf locker at the club. Here is one of them that I snagged recently.

Man, where'd you find that one? I thought they stopped making it a few years ago and no one seems to have any.

Those are pretty slick Joe, might have to pick a pair up...


Question about tracks down your way. I have played Congressional(both courses), Burning Tree and Bulle Rock how would you rate Robert Trent Jones GC v that list?
A friend of a friend is a memeber and not sure if its worth a favor or a home and home. The pictures i have seen look unreal.

Thanks

I think we probably all do the same thing on this site independently... take out the spikes, wear them around the house, get made fun of by your wife as wear plaid pajamas with wingtips, etc... break em in....

Or stay in the rooms that have carpet....

Picked up on golflocker.com. It was a blem and the only one in my size

If you've played all of those courses, than man I applaud you Of those I have only played Congo's blue course (U.S. Open 2011) and that is a great track. Every hole is framed perfectly and how well you putt will heavily determine your scoring. If you can't putt you'll be chasing your ball all over the greens. Of course when I played it was the week prior to Tiger's at&t tourney so they were moving.

I have had the invite twice to play RTJ from other members at my club, and both times I had something going on. From what I understand it is on par with Congo, but with better service. Everything is 1st class and there are very few members. I don't think you'll ever have to wait for the foursome ahead of you to putt out. I do hear a lot of guys talk about Caves Valley as being the best golfing experience in the area. I would say RTJ, Congressional and Caves are 3 of the elite tracks in the DC region.

Funny story since we're talking about shoes; A buddy of mine told me Tiger rented a new house when he was playing at RTJ for the Presidents Cup, and the owners told him "Tiger you can do whatever you want, but please no spikes in the house". After the tourney they came home and they had holes all over their new hardwood floors.

Whenever i ask someone about RTJ, they always mention the service and facillities first. Not sure if thats a good thing or not!?!? A very close friend whos(3 at Baltusrol)played RTJ 2 or 3 times has nothing good to say about it. Congressional is not one of my favorites clubs or golf courses. For several different silly reasons. Burning Tree is an old mans course, it was a great experience, and no one around but i would not run back to play it.
My dad has been talking about going to the Caves for years, not sure where to start working that invite...

Not trying to threadjack guys, but tried on a pair of the brown/bronze tip classics, and I understand this model comes with a grant last. Was wearing my Nike shox into the local golf store and swore that the footjoys felt more comfy. Anyways how does the classics last feel vs. the grant last????? Was considering different color schemes before they're all gone!!!

Most of the upscale dressier classics are on the grant last. The other option is the laser last. Footjoy's website explains the difference in detail, but my own opinion (owning both) is that the laser last has more of a molded snugger fit. Of the two, that is my favorite.

joeclothing,
you just cost me $597.00 by posting golflocker.com. 2 pairs of classics dry premier blems and 1 pair of tour classic. LOL. seriously, glad I got em' before whats left is all picked over.

When they say "blems" what kind of "blems" are they? I can get them new for $220.. so is it worth the savings by getting blems?

Blems are new, never sold. golflocker.com says most blems are retailer returns. A small percentage have a minor defect that is virtually undetectable unless you know exactly what to look for. The Dry Premiers were $199.00 and the Tour Classics were $169.00. I've purchased blems before from a local retailer and am happy to save the jack.

Are the new ones for $220.00 online? Classic dry premiers or tour classic? I wanted a pair of all white pebble saddle but out of my size at golflocker.

Awesome!
I received 3 pairs today from them and I would suggest looking them over when you get them. I have purchased blems before, and you usually can't see any type of flaws. 2 of the 3 pairs I got today had what I would consider significant flaws. One had a long cut in the leather near the sole, and the other had the finish flaking on the top of the toe. My club has ordered me a few pairs for around $225, and it might be worth it for me to return these and order some new pairs. You might however luck out with some flawless examples.

Talk about shilling their product....I just logged onto footjoy.com and the first thing that pops up are custom Tar Heel Myjoys.

FYI of all the new ones I got these are the hottest pair...once you try them on you will fall in love. The smooth leather with pebble grain accent and perforated toe design is killer.

yeah im ordering them from my "secret spot" for $220.. i dont want to change any "significant" flaws to save $20! PM me if you need to and I can see what I can do for you too.

Thanks I may take you up on that. Not that it makes a huge difference, but the "blems" don't come with the footjoy storage bags that normal ones come with either.

Being one of "those" guys who wear the fun golf pants, I have black/white patents, the purple/white patents and the red/white/blue patents. Those are my favorites! Can't wear them every day, but when the outfit calls for them, they're there to add that little bit of extra flair!

Got the same in brown. These are my 3 if I can attach the pics. If the blems are noticiable I'll be back begging for the $220.00 secret spot.

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I have both of those premieres, but have yet to wear them. Can't go wrong with either of them, especially the all brown....very classy looking!

Thanks a lot guys.. seriously.. I said it before.. this thread is gonna cost me! Here's what i got:









All but 1 brand new.. the white wings are from a member here.

god I want the purple patent wing tips. Ive seen yellow patent wingtips on ebay.

I love the all white shield tips, but FJ is clean out of my size. So I ordered the white pebble saddle, and the white smooth/pebble that joeclothing pictured above. Just got them yesterday. It was actually a great day! First day back at work at my course, got my new kicks, and my income tax rebate as well!!!

Pure745...great selection. The white with grey gator trim is so underrated. I have those and they are awesome!

The 4 you got are great because you can wear them with everything from "modern" golf attire to more traditional gear and not look like an idiot. I think the key to wearing the patents is to tone down the outfit and let the shoes speak for themselves.

P.S. in case you don't already make sure you have shoe trees for those bad boys. I find that the classics will last 10+ years by doing so, and you'll be able to minimize the creasing of the toe box.

Thx Joe.. yeah i was iffy on the patents but they're just something I had to have. I'm thinking of wearing them w/ a solid black slack and a lacoste polo.. nothing major.. today i wore the white wings w/ the tan plaid nike's w/ the slits on the sides.. they looked really good! When I look good, i play better.. simple as that

Just got these too:



Now im done Pheewww

Saweeet addition!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Mens-FootJoy-Classics-...%3A1%7C294%3A50

WOWZA

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I might have 3 of my 4 for sale! I've found that the 9 E in the Laser Last is too wide and the 9 E in the Grant last is perfect! Darnit..

Anyone have this happen? Well, I might have all but the black patents for sale so I can re-order.

interesting. I find that the laser last is tight up by my toes whereas the grant last is just perfect all over

laser last has a fuller more rounded to, grant has a narrower pointier toe..

Most of you probably know this, but for those that don't, the shield tips were popular styles in the early 70's - Foot Joy brought 'em back. Here's an ad from a 1972 Golf Digest. I've got the black patent on black!

I would officially like to thank all of the members on here who posted and showed me the light that is the CDP so that I could stock up on them before the ICON came out.

ICON=FAIL

i can't find these shoes in an 11.5 anywhere.

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ok, i found some in an 11.5. does anyone have the purple patent leather ones? are these worth the money?

The plain all white ones, amazing. Quite disappointed in footjoy for not making a pretty much identical pair in the icons. Dont think the white tumbled leather looks nearly as good or classy.

Jack