Rory McIlroy Spotted Wearing Nike Special Edition Ryder Cup Shoes And Here Is How You Can Get Them

Rory McIlroy hits a tee shot at the Ryder Cup

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last updated 26 September 2023

Nike are known for producing some of the best golf shoes on the market, with the company worn by not just some of the biggest names in golf, but also the biggest and most recognized individuals in sport.

Whenever a big golf tournament comes about, you can be sure that Nike will be releasing a special edition of one of their models, with limited edition designs being seen at the Masters, when Brooks Koepka donned a yellow pair of Nike Air Zoom Infinity Tour NEXT% NRGs.

Along with the Masters, Nike staffers were seen wearing Beatles-inspired footwear at The Open Championship, with a new design being revealed before the Solheim and Ryder Cups.

Rory McIlroy hits a drive in Ryder Cup practice — Rory McIlroy spotted wearing the Nike Air Zoom Victory Tour 3 golf shoes in Rome

The pairs in question are the Nike Air Max 1 '86 OG and Nike Air Zoom Victory Tour 3 golf shoes, which have seen multiple makeovers in 2023. First things first, they are both some of the best Nikes golf shoes on the market, with the USA version unsurprisingly decked out in red, white and blue, with the words “Prestige. Tradition. Passion.” inscribed on the blue insoles.

Along with the wording, both USA models have stars running along the iconic Nike swoosh, with the Air Max 1 '86 OG featuring a full length mudguard in red running around the whole shoe. There are also lashes of blue on the toe and the insole, with the traditional Nike technology present throughout.

So, that's Team USA's golf shoe, but what about Europe's? Well, again it's both the Air Max 1 '86 OG and Air Zoom Victory Tour 3 Golf Shoes that have received a redesign, with the same wording printed on the blue insoles.

This time around though, the shoes feature in yellow and white, with stars running around the upper of the 86 OG golf shoe. What's more, there are the traditional gold and blue colorways on the back of both, with yellow, white and dark blue on the sole finishing the ensemble.

Released the week of the Ryder Cup, Rory McIlroy is just one of the players donning special edition Nike shoes for the week, with Scottie Scheffler, Tommy Fleetwood and Brooks Koepka also wearing special editions of the Nike Air Zoom Tiger Woods '20 and Tiger Woods '13, as well as the Nike Air Zoom Infinity Tour Next%. It is currently unclear as to whether these particular editions will be made available to the public though.

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Matt joined Golf Monthly in February 2021 covering weekend news, before also transitioning to equipment and testing. After freelancing for Golf Monthly and The PGA for 18 months, he was offered a full-time position at the company in October 2022 and continues to cover weekend news and social media, as well as help look after Golf Monthly’s many buyers’ guides and equipment reviews.

Taking up the game when he was just seven years of age, Matt made it into his county squad just a year later and continues to play the game at a high standard, with a handicap of around 2-4. To date, his best round came in 2016, where he shot a six-under-par 66 having been seven-under through nine holes. He currently plays at Witney Lakes in Oxfordshire and his favourite player is Rory McIlroy, despite nearly being struck by his second shot at the 17th during the 2015 BMW PGA Championship.

Matt’s current What’s In The Bag?

Driver: Honma TW747, 8.75°

Fairway Wood: TaylorMade Rocketballz Stage 2, 15°, 19°

Hybrid: Adams Super Hybrid, 22°

Irons: Mizuno MP54, 5-PW

Wedges: Cleveland 588 RTX 2.0 Tour Satin, 50°, 56°, 60°

Putter: Cleveland TFI 2135 Satin Cero

Ball: Titleist Pro V1x

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