New FootJoy shoes: shot at 2015 RSM

[Carson33]

Are these going to be announced at the PGA show? If not, does anyone have any updates on when these will get released?

[bluetees1999]

Are these going to be announced at the PGA show? If not, does anyone have any updates on when these will get released?

The Footjoy website is teasing us with a January 15th release

[Crowboy]

Not too bad. But I have a hard time going back to spikes.

[Evning]

Think this is the shoe teased by footjoy?

 

 

Its got flat narrow laces and a heel loop.

[Evning]

Yes, the new show teased by footjoy's twitter is this new shoe.

 

Inspired by a tree frog apparently.

 

It is already on their website

 

http://acushnet.scen...wid=650&hei=705

 

www.footjoy.com

[Konklifer]

Not so sure about the overall look but the sole looks comfy and grippy.

[Evning]

Not so sure about the overall look but the sole looks comfy and grippy.

 

I think it supposedly mimics the gripping power of the frog. Not sure how that works on rough surfaces like the ground.

 

Well we will have the full story on the 15th.

[ladahl]

I'm hearing FJ is going through some BIG changes right now... I know our reps are getting moved around, etc. Trying to streamline for a sale?

[ZBigStick]

How come with every change comes a rumor about a sale of a company? Acushnet was sold to Fila a few years back. What would be the impetus to sell off the number one shoe and glove in golf?

 

I guess it could happen if they are cash strapped, however I don't see it, but I'm no Jim Cramer.

[golfer912]

http://www.golfmagic.com/reviews/equipment/footwear/footjoy-freestyle-shoe-review/17140.html

 

Great review on the Freestyle!

[UnderPar18]

Adidas must be loving life. Footjoy can't design a nice looking shoe lately for the life of them.

[Evning]

Lol,

 

someone is getting their pay docked for allowing this image onto the freestyle website

 

 

 

http://acushnet.scen...?fmt=jpg&qlt=80

 

Either that, or Footjoy really is honest about some of the inspirations.

 

 

found here

 

http://www.footjoy.com/freestyle/

[bellken]

Lol,

 

someone is getting their pay docked for allowing this image onto the freestyle website

 

 

 

http://acushnet.scen...?fmt=jpg&qlt=80

 

Either that, or Footjoy really is honest about some of the inspirations.

 

 

found here

 

http://www.footjoy.com/freestyle/

 

good find, a bit of an oops on Footjoy's part

[golfer912]

Adidas must be loving life. Footjoy can't design a nice looking shoe lately for the life of them.

 

If you look at FootJoy vs Adidas sales, I'm pretty sure FJ is loving their recent lineup.

[creecool]

Really don't like the huge FJ logo on the shoe....luv the fit of a FJ shoe, recent styles have been disappointing...

[tlwest86]

Looks like another disappointment from FJ.

[Carson33]

I tested these last week. I have to say, they are like walking on clouds. Some of the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn. However, I elected to not go with them because I felt they were too "squishy" for me, and I like more "stability". I equate these to Winn soft grips. Comfortable as hell. For me, I like cord grips that are hard with no give.

[nlacross]

Where did style of golf shoes go so terribly wrong!!

[3woodvt]

Footjoy fan for 25 years. Switched over to ecco last year and couldn't be happier.

[ZBigStick]

Adidas must be loving life. Footjoy can't design a nice looking shoe lately for the life of them.

 

On looks I totally agree with you, but people are going to buy Footjoy shoes regardless of what they look like or how many years they are behind the industry in terms of technology.

 

If people say these are the most cushioned shoe they have ever put on their feet, they obviously haven't tried Boost or Lunar shoes. These will sell. I foresee next year they will focus back in the DryJoy Tours. It's all cyclical.

[creecool]

New shoes are ugly as h***, and if the FJ gets any larger and u where them, FJ should send u an appearance fee for the free billboard advertising.

[golfer912]

Adidas must be loving life. Footjoy can't design a nice looking shoe lately for the life of them.

 

On looks I totally agree with you, but people are going to buy Footjoy shoes regardless of what they look like or how many years they are behind the industry in terms of technology.

 

If people say these are the most cushioned shoe they have ever put on their feet, they obviously haven't tried Boost or Lunar shoes. These will sell. I foresee next year they will focus back in the DryJoy Tours. It's all cyclical.

 

Why focus back on the DryJoys? The Hyperflex and DNA have killed it for FJ. This shoe will too. The shoe industry is trending towards more modern atheltic looking shoes. If you dont like it then they'll always have the DryJoys and Icons for you too. Thats why they carry so many different styles.

 

And I tried on this shoe at the PGA show. Hands down most comfortable shoe. Boost and Lunar shoes don't compare to light-weight, cushioned feel of this shoe.

[ZBigStick]

It's my guess. Or opinion. Titleist/FJ run most of their lines and introduction in two year cycles. Every time they come out with an M-Project or Freestyle we hear half of the members here opine for the Classics or more traditional styles.

 

Yes this will sell, I said that, but to cover their bases and remain in the #1 spot, I feel they will do something to excite the other half that are turned off by golf shoes that wish to look like tree frogs.

[ZBigStick]

The Freestyles felt good to you, because of their fit. FJ does a great job fitting the average golfer's foot. They have scanned many, many golfers feet and created an average last for most of their shoes called the laser last.

 

However, the thick polyurethane insole that you will feel the most cushioning from is year's dated from the cushioning foams developed by Nike and Adidas. Which is why you see them in today's best performance sneakers across many disciplines. The old polyurethane insoles would be viewed as too heavy and not responsive enough for today's elite athletes across other disciplines. Fortunately golf does not have the same requirements in footwear and the limitations of old tech is not as exaggerated in our sport.

[sjt4718]

They look awesome in every way!!

[OrangeCrush]

I am VERY hard to fit due to my size 13 and very flat feet. I tried on the Freestyle and the Superlites, both are EXCELLENT fits for people with flat feet. I was ehhhhh on the white Freestyle but the black ones were ok.

[dave willie]

They don't look that bad! I buy for function first, anyway. I have HyperFlex, Gel Fusion II, Adidas Tour 360, and even a pair of True Links. All I care about is the score I shoot when I'm wearing them.