LAS VEGAS — We’re here at the Wynn Las Vegas for the yearly jamboree that is the 8AM Invitational.
There’s a lot going on — more on that later — and the entire event is hosted by one of my favorite artists of all time, Justin Timberlake. But beyond all the swag, the golf, the people watching and the star-studded lineup, there is something a little extra special taking place this year — a seriously impressive (and exclusive) shoe release.
Timberlake and Nike Golf have collaborated to create the Justin Timberlake x Nike Victory Tour 4 Raggio Di Sole, a limited-release golf shoe in which just 1,981 pairs — a nod to Timberlake’s birth year — will be available. Handcrafted in Montebelluna, Italy, these kicks blend high-performance design and Italian luxury.
I got my hands on a pair early and was able to test them out. My initial reaction? Thoughtful.
The Reggio Di Sole has details all sneakerheads will appreciate: the combination of grain leather and suede, the colorway (which is meant to re-create a sunrise), not to mention the overall coloring, which has a coffee vibe I’ll let Timberlake and the folks at Nike explain soon.
The shoe is live now on Fairway Jockey, although it won’t be on sale until May 1. Fear not, you can register here to get notified as soon as the shoe goes on sale.
The shoe is Timberlake’s take on the Victory Tour 4 and includes inspiration from other Nike favorites. Every part of the Reggio Di Sole was thought out to create what I’m thinking is somewhat of a member/guest shoe — a.k.a that special pair you bust out for a big tournament. That’s these.
There are many things that make Timberlake an icon, but one I’ve always admired was his nod to the past. If you listen to his music the way I do — which is all the time — you’ll hear influences from Michael Jackson, the Bee Gees, Earth Wind & Fire and, yes, even Hank Williams. The guy knows how to make the things we loved in the past new again. He probably does that better than anyone.
That same thoughtfulness and creativity came alive in these shoes, too.
Wearing these this week — with the man himself and the designers nearby — I could sense the passion and excitement in their eyes. And there’s truly nothing better than seeing passionate people do passionate things. It’s infectious.
Only 1,981 pairs of the Justin Timberlake x Nike Victory Tour 4 Raggio Di Sole golf shoes will be released. Sign up here to be notified when they go on sale on May 1.
