Posted By: Chris Garrett ·
Would you buy these or should we bury them? Click on COMMENT to cast your vote.
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FUNCTIONALITY was the name of the game in 1985 when FootJoy released it's first rubber golf shoe and boot, much like it was over 150 years before when rubber "wellies" such as these first became popular. In a far distant land, a man by the name of Arthur Wellington, first Duke of Wellington, requested that his shoemaker modify his boots. Wellington, a high-ranking field marshal in the British/Allied Army, wore the same boots many soldiers wore at that time. Featuring a low heel and pointed toe, the boots provided great traction out in the field and were great for mounting horses. However, the first generation of these boots were made from leather to serve as a fashion statement but weren't very practical on the field of battle. The functionality wasn't really addressed until many years later when, during World War I, soldiers required something waterproof to combat the treacherous conditions. Rubber was introduced and the rain boot, or "wellie," as we know it was essentially born!
FootJoy embraced the concept of functionality in 1985 and delivered the first FootJoy rubber golf shoe and boot. Featuring many of the performance and waterproof features that help make FootJoy #1, and backed by the industries best warranty, (guaranteed waterproof for six months or a free replacement), we may have missed the mark on style! Click on COMMENT and tell us what you think. Would you buy these or should we bury them?
For more on the history of rubber boots, click here.
Posted By: Chris Garrett ·
Would you buy these shoes or should we bury them? Click on COMMENTS to let us know!
Making golf a more enjoyable sport begins with comfort. In 1998 SoftJoy Sports hit the scene and showed folks how to make the sport of golf a lot more enjoyable.
This soft cushioned golf shoe not only provided lightweight cushioning, it also performed well in most weather conditions. Constructed with tan and black Nubuck uppers, waterproofing this style was essential. Nubuck is a form of leather with a soft surface and it's generally constructed from higher priced leather. Hold on a second, nubuck is a leather? Then how come it feels suede like? The process of constructing nubuck is actually pretty neat. I'll give you a hint, there's some sanding involved...check it out here.
Another interesting fact about nubuck is that it's often mistaken for suede because they look and feel similar. So why not use full grain leather in place of nubuck? Well, some folks would argue that, when put to the test, nubuck leather tends to be a bit more durable. But as you all know, only the best materials have every been implemented into making any FootJoy golf shoe.
Check out all those spikes!