Michelle Wie is in France this week competing in the LPGA’s final Major Championship of the season, the Evian Championship. On and off the golf course, Wie has a very unique sense of style and is often pushing the limits in her fashion, especially with her footwear. She does so this week with a pair of hot pink women’s Nike Blazers from Nike Golf.
This week, Wie brought her love for the iconic Nike basketball shoe to the golf course for the first time. The hot pink Women’s Nike Blazers feature a camouflage Swoosh and a performance outsole engineered for traction. Inside the tongue are the scores from each round of Wie’s first Major Championship win at the 2014 US Women’s Open at Pinehurst No.2.
“Michelle asked us to create a high top golf shoe,” explains Joël Greenspan, footwear designer for Nike Golf. “She wanted to feel more support throughout her swing and greater connection to the ground. She also wanted a shoe that would reflect her distinct sense of style on and off the course. The Women’s Nike Blazer is a dynamic take on a classic silhouette; re-engineered and re-materialized to reflect Michelle’s elite level of play.”
The original Nike Blazer debuted on basketball legend George “The Iceman” Gervin in 1972 and over the past four decades, the style has evolved in include silhouettes designed for skate, sportswear and now, golf. For Wie, the Blazer is a versatile, stylish and high-performance shoe. The high top collar helps provide the support she needs through the impact of her swing, bringing the iconic retro hoops look to the golf course. For men who want a similar look, make sure to check out the Air Jordan VI Retro Golf shoes or the Jordan Flight Runner Golf
The Women’s Nike Blazer from Nike Golf will be available in early 2016 at nike.com and select retailers.
Source: Nike Inc.
