Almost two decades since adidas introduced the Tour360 performance golf shoe, the model still retains an iconic status among the seemingly mountain of designs that have come into the industry.

This year, the new adidas TOUR360 24 continues this legacy with a renewed focus on fit, durability and performance. In the last two years, adidas utilised feedback from athletes and consumers around the world to target specific areas to help with fit, durability and performance with this version. This in-depth and collaborative approach resulted in an elevated design with performance at the heart of every detail.

“For TOUR360 24, our objective was to take key learnings from nearly 20 years of TOUR360 development to enhance the performance of the shoe from the inside out,” said Masun Denison, global footwear director, adidas Golf. “We wanted to capture that feeling of confidence that comes when someone puts their foot into the shoe for the first time and gets excited to head to the first tee. The shoe features the classic signature look, but golfers will notice a difference in the way this one feels the minute they put them on.”

Improved fit comes by way of several key technologies. INSITE 2.0 Sockliner is an insole feature with updated shaping in the arch and heel to provided improved fit and stability. Internal 360WRAP is an internal fit sleeve on the sides of the tongue along with the new TORSION BRIDGE in the midsole that when combined gives golfers a feeling of 360 support throughout the swing. And the Performance Last further helps to ensure fit consistency across all model range (men’s models will be offered in medium and wide widths, and women’s in medium only).

Designers at adidas created the TOUR360 24 with performance in mind. The new TPU TORSION BRIDGE comprises a rigid top plate and flexible bottom plate for maximum stability across the mid and forefoot for where golfers need it most, especially as they load and unload power through the swing. It also sits lower to the ground to help conform to uneven lies and surfaces.

For the first time, adidas uses JET BOOST in the heel, which fuses smaller, firmer energy capsules together to provide the ultimate blend of stability and comfort. When combined with LIGHTSTRIKE in the forefoot, golfers will get the most out of cushioning and a feeling of stability throughout the swing.

Designed for optimal traction the THINTECH 7-spike TPU outsole features replaceable spikes where golfers need them most. adidas also included flex grooves in the secondary traction, finished with high gloss to help reduce clogging in the footwear. adidas also placed a spike closer to the toe to allow for better toe-off through the swing to help generate additional power from the ground.