Footjoy Off Course Market

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By Mitch B

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  1. Mitch B

    Mitch B
    Huntsville, Alabama

    Is it just me, or is Footjoy missing out on the off the course market. They have a handful of shoes designed to be worn exclusively off the golf course, but why not more? The Flex and Hyerflex could easily be made as a "sneaker" type shoe. When buying tennis shoes, I would definitely look towards FJ. Would love some off the course Hyperflexs.

  2. Deno

    Deno
    New Jersey

    Military
    "Easily made" would probably cost FJ $$$$. Tennis "shoes" are made for tennis. Running shoes are made for running. Sneakers are made for hangin'out. As a USPTA Tennis Pro for 40 years, I wouldn't have anyone on my court who wore running shoes. They are made with a slight tip forward for running in a straight line. Running backwards causes split skulls. Sneakers have no lateral support so they are useless for tennis.

    Deno
  3. Todd T

    Todd T
    San Diego, CA

    Military
    FJ does make a few pairs that can be used as sneakers and they have dedicated off course shoes.
  4. Dale V

    Dale V
    Surprise AZ

    I wear my 3 pairs of FJ Flex off the course, as casual "tennis" shoes. I find the traction a bit too limited for on-course wear and like the look/style with jeans or to and from the golf course. As for expanding FJ's for the non-golfers, I am sure FJ does a lot of market analysis on the risks and benefits including the amount of sales they get on their current lines. Pretty competitive market when you venture away from your core target area.
  5. Mitch B

    Mitch B
    Huntsville, Alabama

    Deno, my apologies for using "tennis shoes". I have played tennis too and understand having a shoe specifically for the court, hard surface, clay or grass. Down south, we use "tennis shoes" as a general term for athletic shoes (sneakers, running shoes, etc.)

    I'm sure they have done the research, and yes it is a very competitive market. If they made a "off course" version of some of the popular shoes, like Flex or Hyperflex, the R&D would be inexpensive, just replace the spikeless sole with a "sneaker sole". They do have a few off the course shoes already, and I do like the wing tips, but I would definitely like to see FJ compete in that market. But hey, if the data shows it wont work, then it wont work.
  6. Deno

    Deno
    New Jersey

    Military

    Mitch B said:

    Deno, my apologies for using "tennis shoes". I have played tennis too and understand having a shoe specifically for the court, hard surface, clay or grass. Down south, we use "tennis shoes" as a general term for athletic shoes (sneakers, running shoes, etc.)

    I'm sure they have done the research, and yes it is a very competitive market. If they made a "off course" version of some of the popular shoes, like Flex or Hyperflex, the R&D would be inexpensive, just replace the spikeless sole with a "sneaker sole". They do have a few off the course shoes already, and I do like the wing tips, but I would definitely like to see FJ compete in that market. But hey, if the data shows it wont work, then it wont work.

    Mitch
    No apologies needed my friend. A great thought. I'll wear teaching shoes driving to and from the course once in awhile. After working in "swoosh" tennis shoes all week, the last thing I want on my feet are anything that looks like a "sneakers"..lol

    Deno


  7. Alex N

    Alex N
    Florida

    Military
    I wear my Flex XPs as my daily shoe off the course. I rarely wear them on the course just like Dale said because the tread doesn’t provide me with the grip I’m looking for. They look great with everything!
  8. JJohnson

    JJohnson
    Jersey Village, TX

    I too wear the Flex off course quite a bit, in fact I purposely bought them for off course purposes. I wear them to the club every time I go to play, makes for an easy transition to the Pro S/Ls.

    To the original poster, I agree though. Much like the T-shirt conversation, would be nice to rep a brand off the course in casual settings in options other than the Flex.
  9. Guy O

    Guy O
    State College, PA

    Years ago Foot Joy made what I would consider tennis shoes. They were very nice, quite comfortable. They must not have been profitable.
  10. Frank P

    Frank P
    Port St. Lucie, FL

    Military

    Guy O said:

    Years ago Foot Joy made what I would consider tennis shoes. They were very nice, quite comfortable. They must not have been profitable.

    I too wore the FJ sneakers (Not really a tennis shoe.) back in the day. Very comfortable . Also many tour caddies wore them. Then the big push came from swoosh, Addias, New Balance and others. FJ sneakers just kind of fell by the wayside.
  11. Mitch B

    Mitch B
    Huntsville, Alabama

    I’ve halfway considered buying some Hyperflex and taking off the spikes, but I feel like it would be a waste.
  12. Chuck Z

    Chuck Z
    Mt Pleasant, SC

    Military

    Mitch B said:

    I’ve halfway considered buying some Hyperflex and taking off the spikes, but I feel like it would be a waste.

    Have you looked at the Contour Casuals or the FJ Flex Coastals? Take a look at them, they might work.
  13. Keith M

    Keith M
    Acworth, GA

    The original version of the Hyperflex, my year might fail me, around 2015 - FJ did offer a trainer version of it. I still have them, both the spiked BOAs and a pair of the trainers. They were great shoes, although they fit really large. They must not have been very successful, since FJ didn't make a version for the Hyperflex 2.

    I too have multiple pairs of the Flex and Flex XP for off course wear. I have used them on the course as well, particularly the XP with the water resistance. I have no issues with the traction, it's not like I'm JT or DJ and creating incredible speed. I hope the Flex stays in the FJ lineup for a long time.

    Deno mentioned lateral stability up above, I'd love if FJ would provide a little more lateral stability in the Flex, as I have over-pronation issues. Not that I'm looking to go for a run, but it would help when I'm walking the course.
  14. Roger K

    Roger K

    My grandfather loved his FJs so much, he'd always buy two pairs, use one for golf and take the second to the cobblers and have a street sole put on them so he could wear them off course for work or casual wear.

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