Over the past few years it feels as if the golf apparel and golf shoe market has really changed, with two distinct styles of golf gear becoming more and more visible across the game. One is the introduction of more casual, non-golf styling, and the other is a return to more traditional knitted clothing, pleated trousers and leather shoes. FootJoy’s Premiere Series clearly falls into the latter category, and has enjoyed huge popularity since it was first introduced a few years ago.
They’re the most worn shoe on the PGA Tour, and designed to blend traditional, old-school styling with modern technologies.
For 2026, FootJoy are updating the Premiere Series Packard shoe, with new technologies designed to help with traction and stability.
This comes mainly in the form of the ARCTrax outsole, designed to perform better on a variety of different terrains and surfaces. The anti-channeling design and flex-promoting concentric circles also improve ground forces for more efficient power through the golf swing.
The shoe features FootJoy’s EVA midsole, offering firm cushioning, while there is also an OrthoLite TruFit tongue system providing better comfort and a locked-in feel.
Enhanced collar padding also gives golfers better comfort, stability and underfoot cushioning.
FootJoy say that they are able to offer these features whilst still reducing the overall weight of the shoe, so that golfers can walk or ride in comfort all-day with the Premiere Packard.
Available from 12th March, the new FootJoy Premier Series Packard shoes will have an RRP of £200 for men, and £160 for women.
They’re offered in the following colourways:
White/Navy/White, White/Grey/White, White/Navy/Blue, White/White/White, Black/Black/Dark Grey, White/White/Navy (women’s).
