Boston, Mass., February 7, 2018 – New Balance is introducing two new Minimus golf shoes to its line-up for the 2018 season. The Minimus has been one of the most successful footwear collections since New Balance entered the golf market. The new Minimus Tour and Minimus SL are high performance, lightweight, athletic-style golf shoes that feature waterproof uppers and a REVLite® midsoles designed for ultimate comfort.
Minimus Tour
The Minimus Tour is New Balance’s first Minimus golf shoe with spikes. The shoe is built to move and flex with the natural motion of your foot. The fit is built on a low 4mm drop midsole, with a wide forefoot, allowing the toes to naturally spread out and give a very balanced, connected to the ground feel. The shoe features a skeletally engineered FantomFit® upper, providing ultralight support and fit. The REVlite® 4mm drop midsole gives golfers a responsive, lightweight feel to inject new levels of energy and comfort into your feet. The outsole is made of Ultra-flexible Ndurance® rubber and has (6) Slim-Lok® Zarma Tour cleats. The inside of the shoe features on Ortholite® insole for cool, dry comfort. The Minimus Tour is backed with a 2-year waterproof warranty.
Minimus Tour Specs:
– Weight: 11.7 oz.
– Color: Dark Grey/Green, White/Black and Black.
– Sizes: 7 -12, 13, 14; Widths: D, 2E
– Warranty: Two-year limited waterproof**
– Retail Pricing: $119.95
Minimus SL
The Minimus SL is a spikeless addition to the line-up this year. The modern athletic-style design is also built on the NL-1 last and features a breathable waterproof microfiber upper with ultralight FantonFit® support. The REVlite 4mm drop midsole offers a lightweight ride without minimizing construction or sacrificing underfoot cushioning and stability. The outsole is a flexible Ndurance® spikeless rubber with flex grooves strategically placed to move with the natural motion of the foot.
Minimus SL Specs:
– Weight: 9.4 oz.
– Color: Grey/Green, Black/Red, Grey/Orange.
– Sizes: 7 -12, 13, 14; Widths: D, 2E
– Warranty: Two-year limited waterproof**
– Retail Pricing: $99.95
As with all New Balance golf shoes, comfort begins right out-of-the-box with the Minimus Tour and Minimus SL. To view the entire collection of footwear, visit www.newbalance.com.
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 the only major company to make or assemble more than 4 million pairs of athletic footwear per year in the USA, which represents a limited portion of our US sales. Where the domestic value is at least 70%, we label our shoes Made in the USA. New Balance owns five factories in New England and one in Flimby, U.K. New Balance employs more than 5,000 associates around the globe, and in 2014 reported worldwide sales of $3.3 billion. To learn more about New Balance, please visit www.newbalance.com.
*CHAMP®, Slim-Lok®, and ZARMA® are registered trademarks of MacNeill Engineering Company, Inc. All rights reserved. **For complete details, see our limited warranty at a retailer near you###
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Jackie Beck, jackiebeck00@hotmail.com, 860.304.3643
