Nike Turns the Flyknit Racer Into a Golf Shoe

Flyknit for the fairway.

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Nike recently unveiled the all-new Flyknit Racer G made especially for golfers. The low-top sneaker mimics design cues of the original Flyknit Racer with the exception of a more treaded outsole and reinforced mudguard to help with outdoor conditions. Moreover, the midsole features a more leveled construction for improved balance on one’s golfing stance.

View the Flyknit Racer G silhouette above and expect a release this May 2 at select retailers. In other footwear news, Justin Timberlake recently unveiled the new “Air Higher” Air Jordan 3 sample.

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Keith Estiler is a New York-born curator, writer, and the Managing Editor of Hypeart, the contemporary art arm of Hypebeast. Based in NYC, Keith heads up editorial strategy at the intersection of contemporary art and culture, capturing the icons and outliers of both the local and international scenes. He has curated exhibitions worldwide, dedicated to championing the emerging voices and subcultures currently redefining contemporary visual culture.

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