GolfWRX is and has been the destination for golf gear for some time—that is, everything that goes in your golf bag. But in addition to our best-in-the-industry coverage of club launches and what’s being played on tour, we want to bring you more info about exciting apparel and footwear trends in general and launches in particular.

The golf apparel and footwear landscape has changed massively since we launched the GolfWRX forums in 2008—long gone are the days of tent-sized polo shirts and saddle shoes as the only shows in town. To help play our way through the current course, we’re leaning on TRENDYGOLF USA, the self-professed “institution that wants to bring the latest designs from the trendiest designers around the world to the forefront of fashion, both on and off course.”

At GolfWRX, we believe the folks at TG USA are doing just that, and we couldn’t be happier to have them helping us with yardages and putt-reading, as it were.

First up, we took a look at the nostalgia-inspired footwear. Now it’s time to check out what’s on offer in the ‘Functionality’ department.

So lace ‘em up, and let’s walk this “functionality” landscape together!

Functionality

Nike

Nike’s Infinity Tour was a result of player input to create a better shoe for the modern swing. They were also able to pull over their most popular mainstream shoe and retrofit it for golf with the AirMax 270G.

Air Max 270 G – $150

Color Options: White/Dusty Cactus/Black

Air Zoom Infinity Tour – $160

Color Options: White/Baseball Blue, White/Volt, Black/White, White/Black

Adidas

Adidas is known for pushing the boundaries on products to improve functionality. This version of the Code Chaos is an example of that.

Adidas Code Chaos BOA – $216

Color Options: Black/Signal Green/White, White/Grey/Solar Red,

G/FORE

The MG4+ is brand new this season from G/FORE combining lightweight comfort and technical performance for maximum functionality.

MG4+ – $185

Color Options: Snow, Charcoal, Onyx, Twilight, Nimbus

Puma

While Puma has plenty of eye-catching footwear offerings (look no further than the feet of Rickie Fowler), the company isn’t afraid to put function first and focus on the traction pattern of the sole before the bold appearance of the upper as in the NXT Crafted.

Ignite NXT Crafted – $160

Color Options: Black, Navy

Stay tuned, as next up, we’ll be showcasing shoes with the highest hype factor!