Jasmine Tang With campaigns that highlight women athletes and women’s-exclusive colorways of fan-favorite silhouettes, Nike has been moving in the right direction when it comes to diversifying sportswear. Adding to its ongoing list of achievements on this front, the Swoosh will be dropping its first-ever women’s performance golf shoe—the Nike React Ace Tour. By opting for a shallower toe box, a tapered heel, and other fit modifications, the design was crafted with the women athlete in mind.
The performance model incorporates some of Nike’s applauded innovations—such as React foam cushioning and the FlyEase lacing mechanism—and will arrive in three versatile colorways. One of the pairs sports a classic white-on-black makeup, while the others opt for a white base. These two remaining pairs consist of an arrangement reminiscent of the Air Max 90 “Laser Pink” and a clean, minimalist grey-accented style. All the models are constructed of plush, translucent mesh uppers that reveal the FlyEase system underneath. The nearly hands-free lacing mechanism delivers both a secure fit and ease of wear via the band on the tongue and a side loop. For durability, a mudguard wraps around the entire silhouette while the white, foam midsole that follows below uses React technology for responsiveness. To complete the women’s golf shoe, the Swoosh strategically places traction along the outsole’s perimeter to help wearers perfect their downswing.
Take a closer look at the React Ace Tour below as you wait for the three pairs to hit Nike.com with a price tag of $150.
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