US-based specialist eyewear brand Garrett Leight California Optical and golf shoe brand FootJoy have joined forces to create a limited series of sunglasses and footwear that combines the latter’s high performance golf wear with the former’s easy-going Southern California lifestyle.
Fronting the collaboration is a collection of Premiere Series golf shoes for men and women with custom tortoise accents that include FootJoy’s premium construction and high quality materials and design. Three limited edition styles are available including two styles in men’s, Premiere Series Tarlow and Packard, and a cap toe option for women. Paired with the shoes is a unique sunglass offering from GLCO’s Spring Summer 22’ collection, Elkgrove Sun.
The GLCO x FootJoy Packard is an understated and technically exquisite shoe inspired by the clean lines of modernist architecture. A contemporary interpretation of the timeless saddle shoe design, and preferred by many of the world’s best golfers, the Packard features hand selected Pittards of England soft full grain, waterproof leather uppers accentuated by a bold tortoise print banded saddle.
Other features include full leather linings, a suede heel pocket, plush co-branded GLCO x FJ OrthoLiteFitBed with molded heel cup and the Versatrax+ outsole for Tour-proven traction and performance.
The GLCO x FootJoy Tarlow is a champion of golf style preferred by golf trend-setters like Justin Thomas, Ian Poulter and Billy Horschel. Like the Packard, this artistic cap toe design features premium, hand-selected, full grain leather and luxurious calfskin details as well as the VersaTrax+ outsole configuration. However, the signature GLCO patent leather Tortoise print runs the length of the eye stay and pops on the heel counter to deliver a dramatic and elegant statement.
A similar but refined cap toe design is available for women. Minimalist and modernist, the GLCO x FootJoy Women’s Premiere Series shoes deliver
truly timeless styling linking generations of players seeking to wear iconic, classic golf footwear. The shoes feature beautiful and comfortable waterproof leather uppers, meticulous stitch details, a molded FitBed created specifically for women and the performance-oriented VersaTrax+ outsole.
Paired with the shoes is a unique colourway from the SS22 collection, Elkgrove Sun. Inspired by Garrett Leight’s favorite golf legend Chi Chi Rodriguez and his inimitable style, GLCO x FootJoy Elkgrove Sun is relaxed style that features 1960s-inspired contoured temples, deep square lens, a larger and slightly oversized frame and a distinction browline. The frame has a matching Georgia Tortoise temple with a G15 lens and gold metal plating.
“As a huge fan of golf and FootJoy’s cutting-edge craftsmanship, this partnership was a no-brainer,” says Garrett Leight. ”I’m looking forward to blending the golf world with our laid-back and classic Southern California lifestyle. Our two brands share a commitment for comfort, style, and undisputed quality.”
In the UK, the shoes will be available via www.footjoy.co.uk and will have an SRP of £189.99.
