![]() True, the sole of the Nike Air Zoom 90 IT is not fitted with tradition golf spikes, but the “Integrated Traction” (IT) provides almost spike-like traction and a good feel of the ground beneath your feet. The line between spiked and spikeless golf shoes is starting to get somewhat blurry. I’m not a big Nike golf shoe guy these days, but from looks alone right now, I think these could be my favorite golf shoe. For Air Max 90 “Infrared” freaks like me, you can even find a familiar looking option to make all of your wildest dreams come true. As always, for the players not into the bright and bold looks, Nike has made white/black and black/white versions. The current golf style trends seem to be gravitating toward a more street casual look and the Air Zoom 90 IT falls comfortably into that group without seeming like an out-of-place retro throwback. If you’re a sucker for 90’s era Nike running shoes like I am, then the Nike Air Zoom 90 IT is going to fit the bill for you. Overall, I found the Air Zoom 90 IT to be extremely comfortable and a great “street to course” shoe that I could be comfortable wearing all day. This makes the shoe perform better while playing. ![]() ![]() The inner liner is a single piece which gives the shoe a supportive and snug fit. If this is the sacrifice I have to pay for support and waterproofing, I’m good with it. So far I’ve only used the Air Zoom 90 IT in normal summer conditions, so I can’t speak to how well the waterproofing works, but I did notice that shoe is a little on the toasty side. The Air Zoom 90 IT uses Nike’s renowned Zoom Air cushioning system in the forefoot to give you a nice pillowy, responsive cushioning. Though the Nike Air Zoom 90 IT looks a lot like the famous Air Max 90, it’s really quite different beyond just the golf specific sole. Those are perfect.” After responding to my friend with an assertive, corrective text message, I began counting down the days until I could own a pair. I turned on the TV to see him wearing an all white version of the Air Zoom 90 IT shoe and said to myself “No, those aren’t ridiculous at all. My first exposure to the Nike Air Zoom 90 IT golf shoe was a text message from a good friend of mine telling me to turn on the TV and check out these ridiculous new Nikes Rory was wearing. If you want to follow in Rory's footsteps, the Air Zoom 90 IT is available from 13 May in a black/white and white/black styles from the Nike website, although USA consumers will have to hold on until 1 June for the latter colour option.The Nike Air Zoom 90 IT golf shoe is a killer new option for sneakerheads and also for the serious golfer looking for good comfort and performance. The sole features a full length Phylon midsole for lightweight comfort and stability.Ĭomfort comes courtesy of the Zoom Air technology in the ForeFoot that works with the Integrated Traction spikeless rubber outsole so you can wear the Air Zoom 90 IT on and off the course. This forms part of the waterproof 'bootie' upper that uses a one piece design to ensure that the foot is locked in. If I want to go straight from the course to somewhere else, I can do it and not feel like I standout and look like a golfer.Īir Max fans will recognise the similarities in style to the Air Max 90 Ultra Moire casual shoe with a supportive section down the side of the shoe. I dress pretty casually off the course so it's nice to have options. Not only is it different and very cool, but it also performs well, giving me that comfort, traction and stability that I need. Rory feels that making the Air Max into a golf shoe will bring something new to the golf course as he explains: Step forward 3 years and Rory McIlroy walks on to the first tee at Sawgrass in the Nike Air Zoom 90 IT shoe that is the golf version of the iconic Air Max shoe he wears off-course In 2013 Tiger debuted his Nike TW'14 shoe at The Players Championship, which was based on the Nike Free shoe that he wore all the time. Whatever your favourite off-course shoe is, Nike can turn it into an on-course version. It must be great being a Nike golf athlete.
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