Footjoy

Footjoy have been in the shoe making business since 1857; however it has not always been known as Footjoy. It started out in Brockton, Massachusetts as Burt and Packard shoe but quickly changed its name to the Field and Flint Company. The Footjoy name first hit fame when Walter Hagen chose the shoes for the 1927 Ryder Cup USA team. This fame forced Field and Flint to fully change the company name to Footjoy inc. In 1975 the Footjoy name was purchased by General Mills inc. as they looked to grow the business. It was only 4 years late when they branched out into the golf glove trade. They introduced the Sta-sof glove which is still going strong on tour today. Pittards in England helped create this glove and a year later they joined forces to introduce sock making into the business. Acushnet took control in 1985 and still own the company today. Their first move was to produce the Dryjoy golf shoe. This shoe really sets the standard in waterproof golf shoe technology. Since Acushnet took charge they have moved into the apparel market; producing waterproof clothing and a popular fashion line. Footjoy are bring out a limited edition footjoy city golf shoe which will be brought out in May. Look out for this stylish new shoe. Watch out for the new Footjoy Icon Black golf shoes and the Footjoy Hyperflex golf shoes.