Since 1945, and every year since, FootJoy has been the golf shoe of choice at the professional level. That’s 80 consecutive years of the best players in the world choosing FootJoy for the ultimate combination of comfort, style and performance.
The first breakthrough was in 1927 when FootJoy sales rep, Miles Baker, convinced the captain of the U.S. Ryder Cup that the team should be wearing FootJoy golf shoes in the inaugural matches at Worcester Country Club, which they did, en route to a 7 point victory. Johnny Farrell, a member of that U.S. team, liked the shoes so much he wore them to victory in a 36-hole, one day playoff at the 1928 U.S. Open. This was the first of more than 8,000 victories by professionals wearing FJ shoes.
Word spread quickly among the players and, when shoe counts started to be tracked at professional tournaments in 1945, FootJoy was firmly entrenched as the clear shoe of choice. From that year, to this year, and every year since, FJ has been the shoe chosen by more professionals than any other.
The FootJoy formula that was established in these early days is still utilized today – an unrelenting commitment to golf-specific innovation that delivers best-in-class performance, comfort and style.
“Ever since I wore my father’s hand-me-down white FJ Classics wingtips for junior golf, I’ve literally never worn another golf shoe a day in my life,” said Adam Scott. “I truly believe they’re just the best – best performance and best looking.”
“I’ve just made a big change for me, moving from a classic styled shoe like Premiere Series, that I’ve worn my entire career, to the new HyperFlex,” said Justin Thomas.” To do that, and still be in the FootJoy family is ideal for me. I trust what they do and why they do it, I know the shoes will be great, and I know I’ll get exactly what I’m looking for in my game.”
To celebrate 80 years as the #1 Shoe in Golf, FootJoy will launch Drop III of the Legends Series collection, designed to honor FJ’s long-standing commitment to crafting the best golf shoes in the world. The Legends Series collection of limited edition golf shoes are designed to celebrate some of the game’s most iconic moments.
Drop III is a Premiere Series Packard model that features elevated navy and red accents, including a red “1945” on the midsole that celebrates the beginning of FJ’s legendary run of success. This is combined with hand-selected, premium full grain leather that delivers an iconic look for players with a discerning sense of style. The shoe is supercharged for today’s player with the popular VersaTrax+ outsole, with multiple traction elements that create a system that delivers excellent performance on any surface.
Drop III is available beginning Tuesday, June 10 on footjoy.com and at select retailers, while supplies last.
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