If you’re looking for a shoe that can double as a conversation-starter for years to come, now is your chance to own a pair of limited-edition kicks created by Justin Timberlake and Nike.
The Justin Timberlake x Nike “Raggio Di Sole” (Italian for “ray of sunshine”) golf shoes were handcrafted in Montebelluna, Italy, and are based on the existing Nike Victory Tour 4 model. The aim of the design? Take a super-traditional golf shoe and give it a sneaker vibe. While brainstorming design ideas for the collab, Timberlake says he was inspired by a experience he had in Tuscany, getting up at daybreak, playing nine holes, and being blown away by the incredible colors of the sunrise. The shoe’s accents reflect that shade of reddish orange, while the subtle outer color was achieved by dipping the shoe in coffee, giving it a modern and wearable hue.
The shoes are made with a luxurious mix of materials, including both tumbled leather and smooth leather, velvety suede and cork insoles. There are also some fun, Easter-egg details, like coffee-mug rings on the soles, Timberlake’s signature on the tongue, and a debossed Montebelluna emblem on the heel. Each pair also comes in specially-designed packaging.
In a nod to Timberlake’s birth year, only 1,981 pairs of the shoes have been produced, so if you want to snag a pair, you’re going to have to act fast. The shoes will be available for purchase on May 1 on Nike’s sneaker app and at Fairway Jockey.
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