As we mentioned…or at least tweeted during our coverage of the PGA Show, Rickie Fowler’s PUMA Ignite High Tops, henceforth known by their official name, IGNITE HI-TOP SE, are coming to retail.
That SE stands for Special Edition.
If you’re so inclined, you can pre-order now for June shipping. Limit one (pair) per customer. $200 and supplies are apparently limited. I suspect some of you will surmise the same about demand.
I suspect the fact that this is Rickie’s shoe will be enough to entice a few of you to get your credit cards out, but for those interested in specific details, PUMA describes the new shoe thusly:
FEATURES
- IGNITE Foam provides energy return and responsive comfort
- PWRCOOL powered by Outlast®
- External TPU Heel Support
- Hi-Top Support Collar
- Pigskin Lining
- PWRFRAME Technology
- Perfect Fit Strap
- Full-Grain Leather Upper
- Duoflex improves natural movement and provides necessary support
- 2 Year Water Proof
Change is Upon Us
Roll your eyes if you so choose, but this high top HI-TOP thing isn’t going away anytime soon. The Ignite is coming. Keegan’s Jordans are nearly old news. Nike’s Flyknit Chukkas are available right now, as are Michelle Wie’s Blazers…and I promise you more (probably a lot more) are on the way. Golf’s look…its apparel, its styling, its individuality, it’s evolving rapidly. This new generation of PGA superstars comes with fashion consequences, and frankly, I’m loving it (joggers notwithstanding).
So if you’re wondering if I’d actually wear the Ignite HI-TOP SE, the answer is a resounding hell yes. I’m not sure how they’ll look with shorts, but whatever, it’s a look that works just fine in the NBA. That’s what you call crossover appeal.
I’m planning to wear the Chukkas too. And as long as we’re discussing evolving and potentially disruptive fashion, as soon as the weather warms, I’m going to squeeze myself into Nike’s man tights and see how that goes too.
A revolution is upon us. Evolve with it, or cling to your triple-pleated khakis, either way, there’s no shame in embracing your individuality.
Pre-Order Rickie Fowler’s IGNITE HI-TOP SE Today. You know you want to (unless you know you don’t).
What do you say? Would you be willing to wear these on the golf course?
gunmetal
8 years ago
The only people allowed to wear these are Ricky Fowler and Marty McFly.
Jokes aside, you show up in these you better have game, haha.