Taking risks when producing new products is a vital part of progression within an industry. Without risks being taken, designs stagnate, and the marketplace quickly becomes filled with products that all look and perform in the same way. Manufacturers that aren’t afraid to push boundaries are an essential part of delivering products to the consumer that represent the very pinnacle of performance.  In the world of footwear and, more specifically, golf footwear, adidas are a manufacturer that regularly displays a desire to innovate, with their products often determining the way ahead for future designs. adidas golf shoes consistently showcase imaginative technologies, edgy styling that breaks the mould, and a new way of thinking that influences design choices. 

Seventeen years ago, adidas released the Tour 360 golf shoe to universal acclaim, and it was an offering that represented their determination to challenge conventional thinking on what a premium performance shoe could deliver. The iconic design of the original Tour 360 proved to be so successful that it became their flagship range for years to come, worn extensively by multiple major champions and amateur golfers alike. 

It is now time for adidas to unveil the next chapter in this evolutionary tale, the adidas Tour 360 '22. The Tour 360 '22 is the result of painstaking research and development from the adidas think tank which involved examining earlier incarnations of the Tour 360 shoe and drawing inspiration from designs and technologies used in their non-golfing footwear. The primary focus for the adidas team was to deliver a golf shoe that offered the absolute best in both fit and traction, perhaps the two most vital components in golf shoe design. 

For the first time ever in a golf shoe, adidas have built the Tour 360 '22 on their ‘Feet You Wear’ last. First introduced into their non-golf footwear as far back as 1996, this last mimics the natural shape of the foot and allows the natural movements of the foot to be accommodated in all directions and supplies the wearer with a superior connection to the ground. adidas believed that this last would be ideally suited to the more power-based requirements of modern-day golf and could assist the golfer with the aggressive weight shifts and effective use of the ground that today’s golf swings require. The Feet You Wear last provides a supremely comfortable home for your feet to navigate the often-undulating walk of your local golf course. 

The innovations don’t stop there though and the adidas Tour 360 '22 also features the SPIKEMORE Traction System which is adidas’ solution to supplying the ultimate in traction and it delivers hugely improved levels of stability throughout all stages of the swing. The cleats are directly injected onto the TPU base, and this has allowed them to adjust density and create more precise locations. Each cleat features a centre cone with further enhances overall grip. The spikes are larger than those found on forerunners to this shoe and yet the new configuration and size variance makes them far more ‘green friendly' 

Other features include the Dual Stack Midsole which combines their legendary BOOST cushioning with an EVA Stability Frame. This horseshoe shaped piece has been strategically placed on the perimeter of the forefoot and surrounds the full-length BOOST cushioning system. The result is enhanced comfort, performance and a lightweight stability that will make the mileage involved in a round of golf feel like a two-minute stroll around the block. 

The Geofit Collar Pad adapts to the individual and provides a more personalised fit on the top of the foot whilst the 3D Torsion system enhances the stability in the midfoot and aids stability throughout the swing. The Feet Your Wear last is complimented with the use of their INSITE sockliner which cradles the contours of the foot and delivers wonderful comfort, cushioning and support, especially in the heel. 

Aesthetically adidas have done a wonderful job with the Tour 360 '22. It is a simply stunning golf shoe, and one that screams comfort every time you look at it. There are five models to choose from in the new adidas Tour 360 '22 with men, women and juniors all catered for, and BOA models will also be available at a slightly later date. As proud and longtime stockists of adidas footwear and apparel, Scottsdale Golf are used to seeing adidas products arrive with us that deliver in every single department. The consensus here though, is that the adidas Tour 360 '22 is undoubtedly their best yet.  

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