Boston, Mass., Feb. 27, 2014 – New Balance Golf is now shipping its first entry into the golf footwear category, a lightweight, spikeless golf shoes built on the popular Minimus running last. Available in two models, Minimus™ Sport and Minimus™ LX, the collection utilizes REVLite™ for lightweight cushioning, a 4mm drop midsole and a dual density spikeless outsole.
“At only 7.3 ounces, the Minimus Sport golf shoe is one of the lightest in the industry,” said Carey Langley, product director, New Balance Golf. “Both golf shoes are built on the same 4mm drop last used in other Minimus running and training shoes. This provides a lower heel stack height resulting in your feet being lower to the ground. The Sport has a mesh upper making it a little lighter than the LX which is a full-grain waterproof leather upper. Golfers will find the Sport and LX deliver the comfort, fit and performance features that they enjoy from New Balance footwear.”
Minimus Sport (Athletic Design – Performance Spikeless)
The ultra-lightweight athletic styled Minimus Sport features a water resistant, breathable air-mesh upper with a TPU stability cage for cool, comfortable support. Built on New Balance’s Minimus running last, it provides a wider forefoot to allow toes to splay apart. The REVlite™ 4 mm drop midsole provides lightweight cushioning and premium responsiveness. The Minimus has a Ortholite® insole for cool, dry comfort. The spikeless outsole utilizes dual density integrated traction.
Men’s Styles: Grey with Green Accents; Black with Royal Accents and Black
Sizes: 7-12, 13, 14, 15. Widths: D & 2E (select styles).
Weight: 7.3 oz.
Suggested Retail: $99.95
Minimus LX / NBG1002 (Traditional Saddle Design – Performance Spikeless)
Featuring a neo-traditional design and premium full-grain leather waterproof upper with a saddle stability cage, the New Balance Minimus LX provides a dry and comfortable fit backed by a two-year waterproof warranty. Built on New Balance’s Minimus last, the wider forefoot allows toes to splay apart. New Balance’s REVlite™ 4 mm drop midsole provides lightweight cushioning and premium responsiveness. The Minimus Sport has an Ortholite® insole for cool, dry comfort. The spikeless outsole utilizes dual density integrated traction.
Men’s Styles: White/Black Saddle; White/Brown Saddle, Black Saddle
Women’s Style: White/Pink
Sizes: 7-12, 13, 14, 15. Widths: D & 2E (select styles).
Weight: 9.1 oz.
Suggested Retail: $109.95
The Minimus Sport and Minimus LX are available now in golf shops, golf specialty stores and online at newbalance.com . New Balance Golf models; NBG2001, NGB2002 and NBG574 will be available March 15, 2014. For information on New Balance Golf, visit www.newbalance.com or call 978.378.3434.
About New Balance
New Balance, headquartered in Boston, MA has the following mission: Demonstrating responsible leadership, we build global brands that athletes are proud to wear, associates are proud to create and communities are proud to host. New Balance is currently the only major shoe company that manufactures athletic footwear in the U.S. with 25% of our sales in the U.S. produced at five New England facilities. The company also operates a manufacturing facility in Flimby, U.K. New Balance employs more than 4,000 associates around the globe, and in 2012 reported worldwide sales of $2.39 billion. To learn more about how New Balance Makes Excellent Happen, please visit http://www.newbalance.com.
Contact:
New Balance Golf
Jackie Beck
jackiebeck00@hotmail.com
860.304.3643
