Footwear is easily the most dominant movement in the menswear market these days, and it seems to be having a carry-over effect from the runways to the fairways. More tour pros are making signature shoes a key piece of their tournament wardrobes. It was noticeable at the Masters, as guys teed it up in everything from standard spikes to street-wear sneaks to see who could flex the freshest footwear.
Stepping It Up At The Masters
'Major' Shoe Statements from the 2016 Masters
April 14, 2016
By
Alex Holmes
Bryson Dechambeau
DeChambeau closed out his amateur career in these sweet black-on-black Puma Ignite Spikeless shoes with the subtle smoky gray sole. A classic shape with a modern accent felt like the perfect match for this guy’s game.
Puma
Puma
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Jordan Spieth
Spieth’s first signature shoe, the UA Drive One, feels like a nice blend between a traditional spike and a softer crossover. The two-tone color palate and minimal accents give these kicks a low-key, modern look.
Under Armour
Under Armour
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Rickie Fowler
The best way to make a serious shoe statement is to keep your outfit super simple and let your spikes take center stage. On or off the course, a little color goes a long way, especially when grounded against subtler styles.
Puma
Puma
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Rickie Fowler
Fowler, of course, has helped fuel the recent high-top/jogger hysteria. If you’re jumping on the bandwagon, it’s important to note that, yes, the look and shape of the high tops are cool and the jogger is a good way to seem hip to fashion. However, wearing both styles together often comes off as looking seriously over-styled. Rickie pulls this off, but he might be the exception.
Puma
Puma
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Keegan Bradley
“When I come back like Jordan, wearing the 4-5…” would’ve been more appropriate for Keegs had he made any sort of run at the Masters, but that’s another story. If you’re a real sneaker-head, like Bradley, than these are some seriously grail-piece golf shoes. Remember, if you’re wearing a spike with this much attitude, you better peg-up you’re “A” game and make sure the rest of your outfit gets back on defense.
Nike Air Jordan
Nike Air Jordan
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Rory McIlroy
I’m really digging Rory’s latest Lunar Control 4s. From a construction standpoint the Lunarlon cushion base and fly-knit upper create a great foundation for the foot, even for a player with one of the most aggressive swings in golf. Aesthetically, the swoosh on the toe feels fresh, and the colored lace/tongue combo is a cool detail that adds interest without looking overdesigned.
Nike
Nike
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Billy Horschel
The white FJ Classic is as timeless a shoe style as exists in golf. Not surprisingly, Horschel hooked his up with a pair of tropical print pants, but even those with much simpler style are hoping these spikes aren’t going anywhere soon.
FootJoy
FootJoy
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