# Comeback Sportstar Kicks The Nike Free Golf Prototype Shoe Debuts New Footwear from Tiger Woods By Matt Ho | Published 2011-08-03 | Updated 2011-08-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-free-golf-prototype-shoe References: [freshnessmag](http://www.freshnessmag.com/2011/08/02/tiger-woods-debut-new-nike-prototype-golf-shoe-for-his-comeback/) & [nike](http://www.nike.com/nikeos/p/nikegolf/language_tunnel/) Tiger Woods has seen a few setbacks this year, so to push past the tough times, the golfer is coming out with the [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-zoom-victory-tour) Free Golf Prototype Shoe. Tiger Wood’s Nike Free Golf Prototype Shoe is an impressive set of debut footwear from the golfer. It has a great look with an all black upper highlighted by a white TW logo on the tongue tag. The soles feature spikes for traction while you’re on the green. The shoes use the [Nike Free technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-forward-moc-2-n7), which is the same material used to make the Free+ series that’s become extremely popular as of late. With that in mind, you can expect comfortable, lightweight material and flexibility when winding up for that big shot. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Golf Footwear Innovation:** The Nike Free Golf Prototype Shoe showcases innovative materials and design for comfortable and flexible golf footwear. - **Athlete-branded Products:** Tiger Woods' collaboration with Nike highlights the rising trend of athlete-branded products, presenting opportunities for other athletes to develop their own unique merchandise. - **Sportswear Technology:** The use of Nike Free technology in the golf shoe demonstrates the ongoing trend of incorporating advanced materials and technology into sportswear, opening avenues for further innovation in the industry. ### Where This Applies - **Athletic Footwear:** The Nike Free Golf Prototype Shoe disrupts the athletic footwear industry by introducing a new design and technology specifically tailored for golfers. - **Sports Marketing:** The collaboration between Tiger Woods and Nike reflects the thriving sports marketing industry, providing opportunities for brands to partner with athletes and develop successful marketing campaigns. - **Sportswear Manufacturing:** The incorporation of Nike Free technology in golf shoes creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for sportswear manufacturers to explore the integration of advanced materials and technology in their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comfort-Forward Golf Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nano-golf-shoes.md) - [Modern Golfer Footwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golf-shoe1.md) - [Interchangable Sporty Golf Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-zoom-victory-tour.md) - [Heritage Performance Golf Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pioneer-magnolia.md) - [Blue Tonal Footwear Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/take-flight-collection.md) - [Bold Tonal Golf Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-golf.md) - [Limited-Edition Golf Footwear Silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japan-s-golf-shoe.md) - [Split-Toe Sneaker Returns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/updated-air-rift.md) - [Sleek Golf Ready Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keen-x-metalwood.md)