William L. Coney Blog: First Look – PUMA GOLF IGNITE PWRADAPT Hi-Tops

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

First Look – PUMA GOLF IGNITE PWRADAPT Hi-Tops

Earlier this year we told you about PUMA’s new IGNITE PWRADAPT golf shoe. Feel free to go back and review the design and the technology as it’s completely relevant to the company’s new latest release which may just prove to be the most polarizing shoe in golf.

Just announced is the PUMA IGNITE PWRADAPT Hi-Top, which is being billed as a fresh take on the footwear trend that started with Rickie Fowler in 2016.

“Our goal each season is to push the game forward with products that challenge the status quo while respecting the traditions of golf. The IGNITE PWRADAPT Hi-Tops represent this continued drive for style innovation and the evolution of a silhouette that’s become synonymous with PUMA Golf and Rickie. It’s our way of integrating the latest in on-trend fashion elements with cutting-edge golf footwear. The combination of the proven PWRADAPT platform and a hi-top knitted upper brings the perfect blend of style and performance suited for a wide variety of conditions golfers can encounter on course.” - Grant Knudson, Global Head of Footwear & Accessories, PUMA Golf

In addition to the features of the…let’s call it the Lo-Top model, you get an EVOKNIT (roughly PUMA’s equivalent of Nike’s FLYKNIT) collar for comfort and breathability. A hook and loop Perfect Fit Strap helps create a customized fit and locked in support.

We already know that this Hi-Top, any hi-top for that matter, is polarizing once it leaves the hardwood and hits the golf course and frankly, I’m not sure if there’s an age limit on these or if pairing them with joggers might be a requirement. That said, the design makes the high portion of the shoe look like a tall sock, so it's not nearly as bad as some of you probably think. Besides, I’ll argue all day that you’re as young as you feel and age is just a state of mind.