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Lightweight Golf Shoes

Rory McIlroy's Input Shaped the Nike Lunar Control 3

— November 26, 2014 — Fashion
The new Nike Lunar Control 3 is a golf shoe that was designed and constructed taking into account feedback and insights from the world's no. 1 golfer Rory McIlroy. The result is a high-performance, ultra-lightweight golf shoe that allows players to feel fully stable and comfortable while exercising full control over their game.

The shoe's upper features microfiber synthetic which offers increased durability, water resistance and an excellent fit. Meanwhile, the midsole features liberal use of full-length Nike Lunarlon foam for responsive, lightweight cushioning.

It was crucial that stability and control be placed high on the list of the shoe's attributes, seeing as how McIlroy has one of the most powerful golf swings around.

The Nike Lunar Control 3 will be available for purchase in the new year and will also be offered for customization on NIKEiD starting January 12.
Trend Themes
1. Ultra-lightweight Golf Shoes - Designing golf shoes that are extremely lightweight, yet provide stability and comfort, presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the golf footwear industry.
2. Golf Shoe Customization - The ability to customize golf shoes to individual preferences and specifications can be a disruptive innovation that enhances user experience and sets brands apart in the market.
3. Advanced Golf Shoe Materials - Exploring innovative materials like microfiber synthetic for golf shoe construction can lead to increased durability, water resistance, and improved fit, revolutionizing the materials used in the golf footwear industry.
Industry Implications
1. Sporting Goods Manufacturing - Companies in the sporting goods manufacturing industry can take advantage of the growing demand for ultra-lightweight golf shoes by offering innovative products that prioritize comfort, stability, and control.
2. E-commerce and Personalization - The e-commerce industry can incorporate golf shoe customization features to provide consumers with the option to personalize their footwear, creating a niche market for customized golf shoes.
3. Textile and Materials Manufacturing - The textile and materials manufacturing industry has an opportunity to develop and supply advanced materials like microfiber synthetic to golf shoe manufacturers, catering to the need for durability, water resistance, and an excellent fit in the market.
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