Puma has been at the forefront of footwear trends for years, featuring bold colors, aggressive styles and unique designs that look great while they keep golfers firmly in place during the golf swing. With the release of the new Ignite Fasten8 family of shoes, the brand of choice for Bryson DeChambeau, Rickie Fowler and Lexi Thompson shows it has new ways to help boost stability while maintaining underfoot cushioning.
At the heart of the Fasten8 line is a new fitting system that consists of eight interior web straps that reach up from under the player’s foot and integrate into the lacing system. When you tighten the laces or the disc-operated ratcheting system, the straps form to the sides and upper portion of your foot. At the same time, the thermoplastic polyurethane saddle designed on the outside of the shoe, which Puma calls PWRCAGE, tightens around your foot too. Working together, the Fasten8 straps and PWRCAGE help to boost lateral stability.
The Ignite Fasten8 has a spikeless design and plenty of cushioning for added comfort. (Puma Golf)
The spikeless outsole has been made with numerous traction elements on the bottom to provide grip, both on and off the course. Puma added Ignite foam in the midsole to increase cushioning and return energy to your body with every step.
Finally, to keep your feet dry, the Ignite Fasten8 has been made with a non-stretch, breathable mesh in the upper that features a TPU film. After being applied to the shoe, it forms a seal around the upper that keeps water out and allows golfers to quickly clean off dirt and mud.
The women’s Ignite Fasten8 comes in four colors. (Puma Golf)
The Ignite Fasten8 is available in six colors for men, with either laces or a disc-operated ratcheting system, in sizes 7-14 for $120. The Ignite Fasten8 Pro has a waterproof leather upper and comes in five colorways for $120, while the women’s Ignite Fasten8 is available in sizes 5.5-12 in four colors for $100.