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The FootJoy X Todd Snyder collaboration brings together two industry leaders at the top of their game—America’s leading menswear designer and the #1 brand in golf shoes for 75 straight years.
This seemingly unexpected pairing delivers an inspired collection rooted in vintage golf style, but completely reinvented for the modern discerning player.
Building on FootJoy’s legacy of over 150 years, Snyder designed a capsule collection of polos, windbreakers, cardigans, shorts, joggers, caps, and golf shoes to complement the Brand’s existing leadership in the category with his own signature twist.
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If you love vintage golf looks, this modern reinterpretation might just be a style star classic you’ve been looking for. The retro-cool vibe paired with modern fabrics makes looking like the legends of yesterday a reality without compromising fit or comfort.
Snyder is no stranger to the game of golf. He grew up across the street from the Ballard Country Club in Huxley, Iowa. As a boy, he was fond of sneaking on the course after hours and playing a few holes—minus the greens’ fees.
For the designer, golf was also a way to spend quality time with family, further punctuating the nostalgia that runs through this collection.
“I was looking in the FootJoy archives at pictures of Arnold Palmer and Chi-Chi Rodriguez, and recognized this moment before performance fabrics took over when players had this effortless cool aesthetic that felt very relevant to right now,” says Snyder. “We are excited to collaborate with FootJoy on a wardrobe inspired by that golden era of golf, but for the modern guy who wants to maintain his personal sense of style when he hits the golf course.”
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For over 150 years, FootJoy has remained committed to its principles of performance, quality, and innovation. FootJoy was among the first shoemakers to develop “left” and “right” shoes in the 1800’s and introducing the first membrane-free waterproof golf shoe. FootJoy offers full golf shoe customization and fundamentally changed the golf glove’s perception into a piece of performance equipment. They have led with innovation every step of the way.
Says Snyder, “When I was little, I caddied for my dad and my grandpa. I never had golf shoes until I was big enough to wear my dad’s, and he wore FootJoy. It was a rite of passage for me. It’s a brand that’s synonymous with the game, and I associate them with family time and comfort. I still remember how comfortable my dad’s shoes were.”
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Earlier this year, FootJoy launched two new product lines, including Premiere Series, a collection of three styles equally committed to style and performance, for the discerning golfer. Upon introduction, they immediately became the shoe chosen by more players on the PGA Tour than any other, including style icons like Adam Scott, Ian Poulter, and Billy Horschel.
To build on this collection’s momentum, FootJoy x Todd Snyder was developed as an apparel line to complement the Premiere Series. The Brand was excited to work with Snyder because of his successful track record of collaborating with American heritage brands in a way that blends the Brand’s unique qualities with Snyder’s signature aesthetic.
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“Premiere Series is an incredible line that showcases FootJoy’s commitment to performance, style and innovation. Todd Snyder’s deep passion for brand authenticity and style made him the perfect partner for this effort. We couldn’t have collaborated with a better partner, who has a strong perspective on what golf style means to the modern golfer,” says Chris Tobias, vice president, FJ Footwear.
FootJoy X Todd Snyder is available in stores now. Check out the complete collection at FootJoy.
