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Close observers may have noticed that Justin Thomas is wearing a different type of footwear.
Thomas has always been a classic guy, but since last fall’s Zozo Championship, he’s been wearing FootJoy’s new HyperFlex golf shoes, which the Acushnet-owned company officially unveiled at this week’s PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Florida.
The HyperFlex line has been around for a while, but the latest edition impressed Thomas enough to make the switch. Thomas was among those who offered insight during the construction of the new HyperFlex (Corey Conners and Ben An, too), and the version Thomas wears is a prototype designed to fit his unique demands during the swing.
“I’ve worn a classic, structured shoe for almost my entire career – Classics, Icon, Premiere, etc. – but I had to make a change when I tried this HyperFlex,” said Thomas. “This shoe is perfect, super comfortable and flexible in the right areas, but also gives me all the support I need to make a strong, confident movement on the ball.”
The $180 HyperFlex hits retail on March 4th, with a $225 carbon option coming in April.
Notable HyperFlex features include a StratoFoam midsole for comfort, a TruFit system that combines flexibility and locked-down support, and an OptiFlex outsole that uses LP Pulsar cleats for improved traction and PowerPlate to transfer energy to the ground for maximum swing speed.
“We wanted to ensure that Hyperflex represents the pinnacle of athletic golf performance,” said Dan Buonomo, Product Manager, FJ Footwear. “Our focus remains on discerning golfers and understanding their needs from a golf-specific style, comfort and performance perspective, which you’ll see in the new HyperFlex.”
