FJ Sport and XPS-1 Questions

FJ Sport and XPS-1 Questions

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    I am torn between these, so decided I play enough golf to justify buying both. Actually I'm planning on buying 1 pair of XPS-1s and 2 pair of FJ Sports this fall. I have been planning to purchase a pair of the XPS-1 since it was first introduced earlier in the year. Maybe I missed it on here somewhere, but how is the new 2013 XPS-1, which is to be available in October, different from the 2012 version? From the pics I have seen, it looks the same. I realize there are some different color options, but other than that, what is different? I want a pair of white with blue and silver detail. I know that is available in 2013, but wasn't it available in 2012 also?

    Additionally, is there a specific date the new FJ Sports and XPS-1s will be in stores? I noticed on this FJ site that it once said both of these shoes would be "Available Mid-September." However, now it says "Available in October." What is the delay? I am really anxious to get these both on my feet!

    Lastly, can anyone tell me if the green detail color on the 2012 FJ Sport is different than the 2013 version? Other than the fact that the newer version has four spikes in the heel as opposed to two on the 2012 model, I think I like the styling on the 2012 model a little better. If the greens are the same from 2012 to 2013, I may purchase last year's green detail model. I also think I'll buy the 2013 white with silver and white detail model for my everyday shoe.

    So, can anyone answer any of these questions? Thanks.

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    i always say get last years model because it is cheaper and I love my FJ sports because they are so comfertable

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    Hi DougE,

    First off thank you for joining the FJ Community!

    Now for your questions, the 12-13 XPS-1 has only been altered cosmetically. Those changes being a minor edit to the heel detail and the new color options.  The outsole and other technology that we packed into the shoe has not changed.  Regarding availability, the new style of XPS-1 will be shipping to vendors and consumers on October 2, 2012.  We are waiting for a full stock shoes before we begin shipping.

    Regarding your inquiry into the FJ Sport, the outsole has been completely redesigned.  It now features four spikes on the heel along with additional molded traction elements, creating a more solid base to swing on.  Some bigger swingers "spun out" in the older model of FJ Sport and the changes to the outsole were put in place to fight that. The uppers, as you noted, have obviously changed also.   These will be shipping to consumers and vendors on September 18, 2012.

     

    Hope this helps,

     

    DG

     

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    Thank you. That helps a lot.

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    Wheelez3030

    i always say get last years model because it is cheaper and I love my FJ sports because they are so comfertable

    This ^ FJ dryjoys tours because they are so comfortable :)

     

    I am looking at the XPS-1 though, thanks for the info Devin