Less Weight = Less Fatigue and More Endurance
BEAVERTON, Ore. (January 29, 2009)- Nike Golf has introduced the lightest performance golf shoe to date with the Nike Air Zoom Vapor, which weighs just 13.8 oz* and will be featured by Nike athletes beginning this week on the PGA Tour. With Nike’s new lightweight golf shoe, golfers will discover that they will possess more stamina and less fatigue during their round through the benefit of carrying less weight on their feet.
To successfully achieve the combination of lightweight and performance in a golf shoe, Nike Golf has drafted from the technical expertise of Nike’s footwear heritage. In 1972, track coach and Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman created the Moon Shoe as the world’s lightest performance running shoe. In 1998, Nike Soccer introduced the Mercurial Vapor Soccer boot, a lightweight shoe designed to provide not only stability and traction, but also increased speed through lower weight.
Inspired by the Mercurial Vapor Soccer boot, Nike Golf’s Air Zoom Vapor is made with a one piece microfiber upper that is lightweight, strong, waterproof and breathable. This high-performance upper is coupled with a full-length chassis that together provide the ultimate in stability and comfort. The high-end synthetic upper material is more durable than leather, more form-fitting to the foot and will not stretch over time.
Also highlighting Nike’s lightweight innovative technology found in the Nike Air Zoom Vapor is Nike’s Power Platform Ultra, which provides the ultimate in weight transfer and balance control for maximum power conversion to a golfer’s swing. To make the shoe more lightweight, the middle section of the sole is taken out for added comfort without jeopardizing stability.
Located in the heel of the shoe is Nike’s Zoom Air unit, which provides the most responsive low-profile cushioning and the best lateral stability of all of Nike’s technologies.
Available at retail on February 1, 2009, Nike Golf athletes Stephen Ames, Stewart Cink, David Duval, Lucas Glover, Carl Pettersson and Bo Van Pelt will be wearing the new Nike Air Zoom Vapor at this week’s FBR Open.
In addition to the enhanced features noted above, Nike Air Zoom Vapor also offers the following technical benefits:
– Full-length contoured sockliner – Full-length and contoured for instant comfort for the life of the shoe
– Articulated Phylon midsole/outsole
– 2-Year Limited Waterproof Warranty- Watershield Plus keeps water out while the foot stays dry and cool.
– Scorpion Stinger Spikes and Q-Lok system – Dual durometer TPU for optimal traction, comfort and durability
Nike Air Zoom Vapor Availability:
Available: February 1, 2009
MSRP: $176.00
Colors: Black/Metallic Silver; White/Black; Tour Yellow/Black; Metallic Pro Blue/Metallic Silver-White
* 13.8 oz pertains to a Men’s size 9.0
Women’s Nike Air Zoom Vapor
The women’s Nike Air Zoom Vapor has the same light weight technology as the men’s shoe. Designed with colors and pattern prevalent in the Nike Golf women’s apparel line, the Air Zoom Vapor is a true combination of style, comfort and performance.
The Nike Air Zoom Vapor is already proven on the LPGA Tour as Nike Golf athlete Suzann Pettersen has been performing in these shoes since the end of the 2008 season and will continue to wear them in 2009.
Women’s Air Zoom Vapor Availability:
Available: February 1, 2009
MSRP: $176.00
Colors: Black/Watermelon-White; Light Taupe/Birch-White; Purple Slate/Blue Ice-White
Located in Beaverton, Oregon, Nike Golf designs and markets golf equipment, apparel, balls, footwear, bags and accessories worldwide. Nike Golf is passionately dedicated to ushering in the future of this great game by developing ground-breaking innovations that enable athletes to perform at their physical and mental peak. For more information on Nike Golf, visit our Web site at www.nikegolf.com. Editors and journalists in the U.S. seeking editorial information and downloadable images, visit www.nikegolf.com/presscenter. For international journalists, please contact Nike Golf’s public relations representative in respective countries for information.
Contact:
Beth Gast – Nike Golf
503.532.8852
beth.gast@nike.com
Gretchen Wilhelm – Nike Golf
503.532.6236
gretchen.wilhelm@nike.com
