Over the years, Nike Golf has seamlessly merged the world of sports with style. Beyond their signature golf designs in collaboration with legends like Tiger Woods, they've adeptly adapted some of Nike's beloved silhouettes for the greens. This year, one such adaptation stands out: the golf-friendly rendition of the Nike Air Max 1 '86 OG. In a stirring tribute to the prestigious Ryder's Cup and Solheim Cup, a competition that sets the stage for an epic USA vs. Europe face-off, Nike Golf crafts a collection that embodies the spirit and passion of these tournaments.
The USA-inspired Air Max 1 '86 OG Golf proudly flaunts the nation's red, white, and blue colors. Patriotism is the underlying theme, with stars embellishing the toebox, Swoosh, and the US flag gracing the tongue tag. Material-wise, this pair showcases a lustrous red patent leather mudguard juxtaposed against a pristine white leather base, complemented by grey leather overlays. Subtle blue accents are woven into the sockliner and the Nike Golf logo that sits proudly on the heel. Of course, a pair designed for the golf course would only be complete with the functional components. The robust white midsole features an enlarged four-chamber Air unit, differing from the traditional three-chambered Air Max 1. The spikeless rubber outsole, dressed in blue, navy, white, and red hues, promises grip and comfort for an entire round.
Across the aisle, the European Union-inspired pair showcases a color palette of yellow, navy, white, and grey. The glossy yellow mudguard stands out, beautifully complemented by a white base and grey overlays. The design elements pay homage to the EU, with stars circling the toebox reminiscent of the EU flag and a co-branded tongue tag featuring the EU flag next to a Nike logo. Yellow continues to dominate the sockliner, TPU eyelet, and the stars on the nylon pull tab at the heel. Grounding this pair is the iconic white midsole with a spikeless outsole in blue, navy, white, and yellow – perfect for any golf enthusiast.
The Nike Air Max 1 '86 OG Golf Ryder's/Solheim Cup Pack will release September 28, 2023, through Nike and select retailers online and in-store. Coming in men’s sizing, the retail price is set at $180. Keep it locked to our Twitter and the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.
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Nike Air Max 1 ‘86 OG Golf Ryder’s/Solheim Cup USA
Nike Air Max 1 ‘86 OG Golf Ryder’s/Solheim Cup EU
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