New FootJoy shoes: shot at 2015 RSM

[bluetees1999]

Hunter Mahan put a "tease" out on Instagram a few weeks ago after a Footjoy photo shoot. It was of a heel pull loop and it looks like this is the shoe.

[papichulosteve]

meh.

i assume these are the latest iteration of the m projects, which style wise, is exactly what you'd be looking for.

honestly, they probably don't look horrible if you're wearing shorts, and possibly even a lighter color pant, but pairing both of these with the black pants in the up close shots makes them look horrible, kinda like the dad who wears slacks with white new balance's or nike air monarchs.

[madaboutgolf]

myself I still like all black shoes !!
but I like the pair with laces but summer use only, very muddy here in winter and they would soon look a mess ..

[DTXgolfer12]

Someone at FootJoy needs to be fired. I'm sorry. Their product line gets worse every year.

They took away the Icon from their product line (unless you want to pay $400 to order a custom pair) which is what the majority of their customer base loves. And they replace it with this crap? This looks like a generic off brand tennis shoe from target. Horrible.

[hoselshot82]

Any idea what the official name of these are? In checking online at some of the usual earlier retailers I see the 2016 Footjoy lineup but nothing like this popped up

[fore_life]

[quote name='DTXgolfer12' timestamp='1447948565' post='12619536']
Someone at FootJoy needs to be fired. I'm sorry. Their product line gets worse every year.

They took away the Icon from their product line (unless you want to pay $400 to order a custom pair) which is what the majority of their customer base loves. And they replace it with this crap? This looks like a generic off brand tennis shoe from target. Horrible.
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I agree, they just look cheap or lame like a a pair of sketchers or something.

[KMeloney]

With the pronounced layout of the spikes (isolated, and as the lowest points of the sole), are these going to leave awful marks on greens and be banned, just like the Adizeros supposedly do/are? (Tongue in cheek, there. I don't have these problems with my Adizeros.)

[Farst]

love these.

[mickeytbones]

I have an idea: Bring back the Classics.

[Volgolfer]

Fugly.

[blink3665]

I'd like them if they didnt have the giant FJ on the side. I'm not a fan of the red outline on the white shoes either.... So... I guess I'm not actually a fan of these shoes.

[golferdrmjr]

[quote name='DTXgolfer12' timestamp='1447948565' post='12619536']
Someone at FootJoy needs to be fired. I'm sorry. Their product line gets worse every year.

They took away the Icon from their product line (unless you want to pay $400 to order a custom pair) which is what the majority of their customer base loves. And they replace it with this crap? This looks like a generic off brand tennis shoe from target. Horrible.
[/quote]You know FootJoy sells more golf shoes than anybody else by far, right. Quite a few people in this thread have stated that they like this new style. Different strokes for different folks. They sell many different style for many different tastes, just buy one you like.

Most custom MyJoys are only $310 direct from FootJoy. You can buy those all day from TGW for only $280 and if you have any connection with a pro shop you can do even better than that. Not bad for a full leather upper in almost any color you want in a classic looking shoe. I have many pairs of Icons and MyJoys Icons as that's the look that I like. I feel they are a good value in that they last a long time with proper care and maintenance. My first pair is over five years old and you would never know by looking at them. And don't forget about the Icon Black model. Those are in regular retail for $299 all day long.

There's many guys on Tour wearing the Icon Black along with DryJoys Tour, DNAs, Hyperflex, DryJoys Casual, and MyJoys Icons. Pick one of those and you can look like your favorite Tour Pro. :-)

[Evning]

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[quote name='nova6868' timestamp='1447858855' post='12614812']
Hey Tbowles, any more inside info? Materials? Pricing? Comparison to DNA 2.0?

The looks are different, but compared to the new Nike stuff they look pretty good.
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No pricing as yet. I saw them in early October. It's a very flexible polymer. It's twists, bends and flexes in almost any way imaginable for the more athletic golfer. It doesn't compare to the DNAs at all. The DNAs are super stable compared to these. It's not a traditional shoe, and it's just one of a few more that will be released probably closer to the PGA Show and in the Spring.
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So no chance of a leather version? =]
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Nope.
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i can live with that.

[jay65]

[quote name='golferdrmjr' timestamp='1447981814' post='12621900']
[quote name='DTXgolfer12' timestamp='1447948565' post='12619536']
Someone at FootJoy needs to be fired. I'm sorry. Their product line gets worse every year.

They took away the Icon from their product line (unless you want to pay $400 to order a custom pair) which is what the majority of their customer base loves. And they replace it with this crap? This looks like a generic off brand tennis shoe from target. Horrible.
[/quote]You know FootJoy sells more golf shoes than anybody else by far, right. Quite a few people in this thread have stated that they like this new style. Different strokes for different folks. They sell many different style for many different tastes, just buy one you like.

Most custom MyJoys are only $310 direct from FootJoy. You can buy those all day from TGW for only $280 and if you have any connection with a pro shop you can do even better than that. Not bad for a full leather upper in almost any color you want in a classic looking shoe. I have many pairs of Icons and MyJoys Icons as that's the look that I like. I feel they are a good value in that they last a long time with proper care and maintenance. My first pair is over five years old and you would never know by looking at them. And don't forget about the Icon Black model. Those are in regular retail for $299 all day long.

There's many guys on Tour wearing the Icon Black along with DryJoys Tour, DNAs, Hyperflex, DryJoys Casual, and MyJoys Icons. Pick one of those and you can look like your favorite Tour Pro. :-)
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Maybe they will bring out a more formal lighter weight spikeless shoe too, because the Professional range is not really for the Course. Good for Teaching or wearing around the shop, but no traction for the Course. Ecco Tour Hybrid have that corner of the market pretty much wrapped up at the moment.

[soap1984]

Logo is too small, I'm out

[MattyO1984]

[quote name='papichulosteve' timestamp='1447943756' post='12619208']
meh.

i assume these are the latest iteration of the m projects, which style wise, is exactly what you'd be looking for.

honestly, they probably don't look horrible if you're wearing shorts, and possibly even a lighter color pant, but pairing both of these with the black pants in the up close shots makes them look horrible, kinda like the dad who wears slacks with white new balance's or nike air monarchs.
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Haha! You have hit the nail right on the head with that. I have never been a fan of sport looking golf shoes but the more I think about it the more it has to do with the clothes that people wear them with. Most shoes (although these things are butt ugly) look OK, if they are teamed with something with accomodates them. Wearing a pair of shoes like this, as a heap of pro's probably will, with trousers like Justin Thomas seems to be wearing will just not be a good look.

[jimb6golf]

I like them, but am curious as why they only have 4 spikes in each shoe. Hopefully they improved on the rigid pointy toe of the Hyperflex shoe as that just wasn't comfortable to me.

[Mulligan26]

I love my DryJoys Casuals, please don't stop making them FJ.

[golfer912]

From what the reps have told me it's not a different fit of shoe. It's that the cushioning is so thick that your foot compresses down on it making it feel like it's bigger. None of the other shoes that thick of insole so that's why the fit feels different

[quote name='cinnepa' timestamp='1447809493' post='12612872']
hope they fit better than the DNA's, no clue how they came up with sizing on those........going smaller didn't even help me. most screwed up fitting shoe I ever tried.

if anything I see some adidas or tw similarities on this shoe
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[golfer912]

Have you seen the new Professionals? Studded similar to the contour casual line. They can easily be a golf shoe

[quote name='jay65' timestamp='1448006668' post='12623000']
[quote name='golferdrmjr' timestamp='1447981814' post='12621900']
[quote name='DTXgolfer12' timestamp='1447948565' post='12619536']
Someone at FootJoy needs to be fired. I'm sorry. Their product line gets worse every year.

They took away the Icon from their product line (unless you want to pay $400 to order a custom pair) which is what the majority of their customer base loves. And they replace it with this crap? This looks like a generic off brand tennis shoe from target. Horrible.
[/quote]You know FootJoy sells more golf shoes than anybody else by far, right. Quite a few people in this thread have stated that they like this new style. Different strokes for different folks. They sell many different style for many different tastes, just buy one you like.

Most custom MyJoys are only $310 direct from FootJoy. You can buy those all day from TGW for only $280 and if you have any connection with a pro shop you can do even better than that. Not bad for a full leather upper in almost any color you want in a classic looking shoe. I have many pairs of Icons and MyJoys Icons as that's the look that I like. I feel they are a good value in that they last a long time with proper care and maintenance. My first pair is over five years old and you would never know by looking at them. And don't forget about the Icon Black model. Those are in regular retail for $299 all day long.

There's many guys on Tour wearing the Icon Black along with DryJoys Tour, DNAs, Hyperflex, DryJoys Casual, and MyJoys Icons. Pick one of those and you can look like your favorite Tour Pro. :-)
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Maybe they will bring out a more formal lighter weight spikeless shoe too, because the Professional range is not really for the Course. Good for Teaching or wearing around the shop, but no traction for the Course. Ecco Tour Hybrid have that corner of the market pretty much wrapped up at the moment.
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[golfer912]

Hyperflex was the most sold shoe at launch in the companies history. Sold out 7 months after release. So I guess no one wears them

[quote name='cahal' timestamp='1447908410' post='12618280']
Those are soooo bad. I'm sure that footjoy makes solid footwear but it's pretty clear they have no clue how to make a good looking "athletic" golf shoe. I don't know any of my 30 year old friends who wear footjoy because their shoes are definitely "old school" and I know none of the junior golfers at our club come looking for them. I think they do a phenomenal job with their "classic" shoes like the icon or even the DNA but they have a long way to go if they really want to take on the athletic brands in this space. Comfortable or not these and the hyper flex shoes are brutal.
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[Bob57]

Never a big fan of the reel laces going back to the first application in salomons.. Always seems like a great and convenient idea from a fit and tension standpoint, but they always seem to come loose during the activity. Never figured out if they get bumped by standing with the shoes touching or the reel lets loose during some activity. Never seem to have a lock that holds.. Has to be a basic design flaw...has happened with every pair I have had, running, cross training, golf, casual every version same result. Not falling for it again..

[savarini]

The bubble gum sole looks cool and that flex zone must provide addtional foot freedom and comfort. FJ knows how to make a good shoe the DNA was a nice pair of golf kicks. I'm sure these will be nice as well. I don't think the FJ on the out side of the shoe needs to be that big . A one inch wide vertical running band with several micro FJ 's would have been just fine .

[golfer912]

Redesigned the dial and cable is now steel. I agree older versions were a little sketchy but I have the DNA in boa and its so much better now.

[quote name='Bob57' timestamp='1448246503' post='12633410']
Never a big fan of the reel laces going back to the first application in salomons.. Always seems like a great and convenient idea from a fit and tension standpoint, but they always seem to come loose during the activity. Never figured out if they get bumped by standing with the shoes touching or the reel lets loose during some activity. Never seem to have a lock that holds.. Has to be a basic design flaw...has happened with every pair I have had, running, cross training, golf, casual every version same result. Not falling for it again..
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[jpenner92]

Agree that they look like turf or trail running shoes. Definitely not something I'd wear. Stick to the normal stuff FJ. Dryjoys, Icons, and let the DNAs be as "sporty" as you get

[attackcoch]

I'm a big FJ fan, and these look like they will provide that typical FJ comfort and quality. That said, the logo just overwhelms the appearance. Seems like some of the new releases are overstyled in an attempt to be hip. Not a good thing.

[attackcoch]

[quote name='savarini' timestamp='1448291893' post='12634844']
The bubble gum sole looks cool and that flex zone must provide addtional foot freedom and comfort. FJ knows how to make a good shoe the DNA was a nice pair of golf kicks. I'm sure these will be nice as well. I don't think the FJ on the out side of the shoe needs to be that big . A one inch wide vertical running band with several micro FJ 's would have been just fine .
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Nice avatar, Savarini!

[PapaJohick]

Will def look into these when they come out. I like the crossover of sporty but also will look good with pants and shorts.

That's usually my issue with most traditional golf shoes. I love them, but they usually look awfully silly when wearing shorts. Since I'm here in charleston, I wear shorts 80%. Of my rounds so need shoes to look good with either.

[station2station]

I like them a lot, and I hate everything.

the grey and blue for me

[carrera]

[quote name='Bob57' timestamp='1448246503' post='12633410']
Never a big fan of the reel laces going back to the first application in salomons.. Always seems like a great and convenient idea from a fit and tension standpoint, but they always seem to come loose during the activity. Never figured out if they get bumped by standing with the shoes touching or the reel lets loose during some activity. Never seem to have a lock that holds.. Has to be a basic design flaw...has happened with every pair I have had, running, cross training, golf, casual every version same result. Not falling for it again..
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Surprised that you have had experience with Boa (the brand) laces in running, cross training or casual, since they have almost no products in those categories now (or ever). They dominate snowboard and have a big presence in cycling.