The golf shoe company celebrates by producing exclusive models available directly to consumers all around the world.
One of the golf business’s most renowned shoe brands, FootJoy, was established in the US in 1945. The first breakthrough was in 1927, when FootJoy sales rep Miles Baker convinced the captain of the US Ryder Cup team that they should be wearing FootJoy golf shoes in the inaugural matches at Worcester Country Club, which they did, en route to a seven-point victory. Johnny Farrell, a member of that US team, liked the shoes so much he wore them to victory in a 36-hole, one-day playoff at the 1928 US Open. This was the first of more than 8,000 victories by professionals wearing FJ shoes.
The FootJoy formula that was established in these early days is still used today. FJ is visible on professional tours around the world, having earned the trust of generations of top players.
FootJoy is marking this 80-year milestone with the Legends Series, which pays tribute to the greats of the game who have worn FJ shoes over the decades, celebrating iconic moments and major championships, with limited edition drops tied to the biggest tournaments in golf. This week a Premiere Series Packard model will be available exclusively DTC, featuring elevated navy and red accents and a red “1945” on the midsole, to recall the start of FJ’s run.
