Equipment

Nike brings Flyknit Elite to golf

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10 years ago

Jun 13, 2016

In recent months, Nike has released several “throwback” golf shoes, inspired by famed Nike Air and Jordan shoe models. But on June 16, the company is releasing something completely new to its golf shoe line.

Called the FlyKnit Elite, the golf shoes debut the company’s Articulated Integrated Traction outsole, which Nike says “decouples the medial heel and lateral forefoot area to “help propel the athlete through the swing.” The articulated channels offer better balance, according to the company, and move a golfer’s feet closer to the ground. The TPU tread design is also said to “replace traditional spikes without sacrificing grip.”

“When our team of designers started creating what would become Articulated Integrated Traction, we factored in foot performance through every aspect of the swing,” says Gentry Humphrey, Vice President Nike Golf Footwear. “We also considered the various surfaces and angles a golfer has to play through each and every round and worked hard to create traction that performs in every condition.”

As their name implies, the FlyKnit Elites use Nike’s FlyKnit construction, a one-piece weave that Nike says offers support in key areas to keep the foot locked down and stable (think of Rory McIlroy’s swing). There’s also a sock-like, mid-height collar, which prevents debris from entering the shoe. While the shoes aren’t waterproof, they do have what Nike calls “dew protection” along the Flyknit upper’s edge to keep golfer’s feet dry in wet grass.

The Nike Flyknit Elite will be available in two colorways (pure platinum/cool grey and black/clear jade) at nike.com and select retailers.

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7 Comments

Tom Duckworth

Jun 15, 2016 at 5:26 pm

Nike probably knows as much about making sport shoes as anybody. I would think these are pretty good. They do look funny but maybe with long pants they would be OK. The pictures don’t give much information on how they look on your feet. Maybe you could send me a pair to try out and I’ll take some pictures for you and give an in depth review. Just trying to help out.

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B. Parsons

Jun 15, 2016 at 10:55 am

fail…

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RAT

Jun 15, 2016 at 9:22 am

The Dino shoe!?

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Brian

Jun 15, 2016 at 9:17 am

I bet like most golf gimmicks, the designers came up with the product, and the marketing made it sound like it does something for your golf game. Chances are that not a single pro will ever wear a pair of these

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- Nobody
  
  Jun 16, 2016 at 9:23 pm
  
  Rory has already worn them in practice rounds at the open… You will see him in these by the end of the year (not full time, but he will wear them). Paul Casey also has them in his locker at Oakmont, weather permitting he will be wearing them as well.
  
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Matt

Jun 13, 2016 at 11:19 pm

Nike makes a solid product. You will need to have some serious game to sport these.. (But at the end of the day morning dew=wet feet)

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Big Kid

Jun 13, 2016 at 5:17 pm

So there’s no lateral traction? Looks like your foot would be able to slide laterally quite easily.

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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).”

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