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The first ever Tiger Woods retro golf shoe, the Nike TW ’13, first resurfaced last February in the classic white colorway to the surprise of many. One of those surprises being the steep $240 USD price tag. But nevertheless the kicks made a splash, with many considering the OG version among the best golf shoes ever made.Arriving 10 years on from its initial debut, the shoes were one of those rare occasions where a player exclusive found its way to retail. At the time, Woods was seeking a golf sneaker that mimicked the feeling and performance of the Nike Free runners he trained with. And after months of research, the Tobie Hatfield and the Nike product team came up with a solution.Using a Free sole that provides more contact with the ground through its many flexion points, Nike builds atop that base with a flexible synthetic upper. Meanwhile, a Dynamic Fit system with nylon straps adds stability and six well placed Softspikes grip the fairway.Of course a Tiger Woods shoe wouldn’t be complete without his signature logo which hits the tongues, insoles and heels in the classic Sunday red. Coming in at the aforementioned retail price of $240 USD, the purchase also includes a special shoe bag.Although no release date is listed, keep an eye on Hypegolf IG for updates.Elsewhere in golf, Students Golf unveiled the final delivery from its SS23 collection ‘Undulations.’

Since the Nike catalog is replete with a plethora of classic colorways, it’s not uncommon to see the brand’s designers use them as muses to inspire its newer offerings. This is exactly the case for the Nike Air Max 90 “Icons” which overtly draws inspiration from the Air Max 97 “Silver Bullet.”Official imagery of the pair has been revealed by the Swoosh, so we’re able to capture all of its throwback details. In a similar fashion to the 97s, this makeup is suited up with “Metallic Silver” overlays and “University Red” accents, the latter of which drops off on the Swooshes, Nike branding on the tongues and heels as well as the outsoles. Notes of solid black also show face here and spill onto the interior liners, mid-foot windows, eyelets and rear molds. If you peek inside the shoes, you’ll notice that the insole branding has been reworked with Nike “Icons” branding to reflect its retro-inspired moniker.At the time of writing, there isn’t any info related to when these will be hitting the shelves, but you can expect Nike and other retailers to likely release them in the coming months for $130 USD.Looking for other news? Check out a closer look at the Nike Air Max 1 ’86 “Light Silver” colorway.

Since its resurgence, Bottega Veneta has become a footwear pioneer — and Matthieu Blazy aims to continue this streak of great designs with the House’s new Beebee offering.Coming in either clog or slide form, and in either “Black” or “Sea Salt,” the Beebee style utilizes Bottega Veneta’s signature Intreccio weave to create the body of each shoe. The only difference here is that all four pairs are made from an ultra-lightweight rubber, craft in a one-piece molded shape, as opposed to the usual leather construction.The result is a clog and slide designed for the warmer months ahead, destined to be worn all day long as they’re not just super light, but super comfortable. Bottega Veneta manages this with a flatform sole unit and a smooth (yet still branded) interior that’s unlined, before creating ergonomic shapes inside the Beebee for ultimate easy-on, easy-off comfort.As expected, the Beebee is made in Italy and comes at a premium — $550 USD for the slides and $600 USD for the clogs. Check them out in-store or online now.In other news, Gucci has dropped the retro-inspired MAC80 sneaker.