Company History

FootJoy. It's about comfort. It's about performance. It's about tradition. For nearly 150 years, FootJoy has been committed to creating superior golf footwear, gloves, and accessories that will enhance your on-course experience.

Second to none, FootJoy is the choice of those who love the game, from young to old, from amateur to top professional. For more than 55 years, FootJoy has been the leading golf shoe on the PGA tour. This proves, when given a choice, the best golfers in the world choose the best golf shoes in the world.

1857

Burt and Packard Shoe Company founded in Brockton, Massachusetts. Soon thereafter named Field and Flint Company.

1927

Field and Flint Company's FootJoy line of golf shoes becomes official shoe for American Ryder Cup team captained by Walter Hagen.

1945

FootJoy wins its first shoe count on U.S. PGA Tour.

1957

Stone and Tarlow families purchase Field and Flint Company.

1959

All FootJoy production moved to Stone/Tarlow Plant on Field Street in Brockton, Massachusetts.

1970

Field and Flint Company becomes officially known as FootJoy, Inc.

1975

General Mills, Inc. purchases controlling interest in FootJoy.

1977

General Mills, Inc. acquires full ownership.

1979

FootJoy enters the golf glove business.  Sta-Sof gloves are introduced.

1980

Introduction of the Sta-Sof® cabretta leather golf glove, which quickly becomes the #1 selling glove in golf. This begins close working relationship with Pittards of England.

1981

FootJoy enters the sock business.  Socks are FootJoy's third core category.

1985

Acushnet Company acquires FootJoy, Inc. from General Mills.

1989

DryJoys® golf shoes were introduced.  Even today, DryJoys still set the standard for waterproof golf shoe technology.

1995

Titleist/FootJoy (Thailand) Ltd. started in Laem Chabang Industrial Estate, exclusively for the manufacturing of golf gloves.

1996

FootJoy celebrates the sale of the 50 millionth glove sold worldwide.
 
DryJoys Leather SystemTM , non-membrane waterproof technology introduced, revolutionizing golf shoe industry.
 
DryJoys with IntelliGelTM Fit-Bed® introduced, providing temperature responsive arch support.
 
FootJoy Laser Fitting System unveiled at PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando.
 
Introduction of specialty glove categories: Winter-Sof and Rain Grip.

1997

Strategic marketing/OEM product alliance established with SoftSpikes, Inc.

Introduction of DryJoys Performance Outerwear.  Only a few years later FootJoy would become one of the industry leaders in the outerwear category.

FootJoy introduces women's fashion category: The FootJoy Europa Collection®.

1998

FootJoy word mark graphics and logo updated. Introduction of complete line of customized products from FootJoy (gloves, socks, outerwear, and accessories). Proprietary Laser Fitting system travels the United States.

1999

Introduction of the 2 year waterproof welted golf shoe; Classics Dry® Premiere.

Introduction of the Dry I.C.E.® golf shoe. Dry I.C.E. golf shoe is built on new Laser Last. The Laser Last is a composite of thousands of digital scans of men's feet by the FootJoy Laser Fitting System.

Fast Twist^TM insertion system becomes standard on all FootJoy non-Classics golf shoes.

2000

FootJoy and Pittards introduce AQUAf.l.e.x. Leather System^TM in Dry I.C.E. and DryJoys golf shoes. once again revolutionizing non-membrane waterproof technology.

Introduction of super soft eComfort^TM golf shoes. Introduction of ultra thin Sta-Sof® Premiere golf glove.

2001

DryJoys re-engineered with OptiFlex^TM Technology producing the most flexible DryJoys ever. Built upon the success of the developing lasts from Laser Fitting System data, FootJoy introduces the Women's Laser Last.

Introduction of Contour Series^TM golf shoe, with patented comfort technology.

Reengineered women's DryJoys golf shoe, re-launched with Women's Laser Last and the Vari-Fit System^TM.

Introduction of F3^TM, Women's Sta-Cooler^TM, Women's Sta-Cooler Sport glove.

2002

Introduction of GelFusionâ„¢ with iSuspensionâ„¢ technology, Xdimensionâ„¢, and women's eComfortâ„¢ golf shoes. FootJoy is again the #1 shoe at the Ryder Cup Matches.

2003

Introduction of DryJoys Featuring P.R.Oâ„¢ (Platform Responsive Outsole) technology.

Introduction of MyJoysâ„¢ custom golf shoes for Men & Women.

Introduction of SciFlexâ„¢ glove. FootJoy surpasses 100 million gloves sold worldwide.

2004

Introduction of the Classics Tourâ„¢ golf shoe which infuses elegant calfskin leather styling with the best in outsole technology.

Introduction of FJ Impulseâ„¢ golf shoes, inspired by the spirit of the young player.

Introduction of Contour Seriesâ„¢ and LoPro Collectionâ„¢ golf shoes for Women.

FootJoy also introduces the redesigned StaSof® glove, the #1 Cabretta Leather Glove in the world, and the SofJoy® Soft, leather-synthetic combination glove.

In outerwear, FootJoy introduces of the DryJoys® Sta-Dry Extreme System™ 100% waterproof shell and the FootJoy® Performance Golf Mock, featuring exclusive ProDry™ Fabric.

2005

FootJoy introduces ECL Leather System by Pittards.  ECL (Extreme Comfort Leather) signals advancements in waterproof, weight and flexibility over Pittards previous high performance non-membrane leather called the AQUAflex Leather System. 

Re-engineered FootJoy GelFusion with the introduction of GF:2 featuring the iSusupension™ outsole, GelCollar™ and GelRide™ technologies. 

MyJoys expanded to UK and Continental Europe.

Introduction of FootJoy Golf Mock.  This signals FJ's first entry into the performance knits category.

2006

Introduction of the revolutionary FootJoy ReelFit golf shoe.  ReelFit features the BOA Lacing System, allowing shoes to be securely fastened without the use of traditional laces. 

Sta-Dry Grip System added to FootJoy Performance Rain Jacket.  This new feature helps keep your grips dry despite the conditions.

2007

Totally re-launched DryJoys golf shoe category.  This new product features a host of new technologies, all aiming to create a performance golf shoe with FLEXTABILITY.

Introduction of the ProDry Superlite golf shirt. 

MyJoys program is expanded to include Canada.

2008

StaSof glove celebrates 25 Years as the #1 Glove in Golf. 

Introduction of TechSof performance golf socks.  This product features anatomically (left and right) shaped socks with targeted cushioning and support for maximum performance.

2009

Introduction of the FJ ICON. Designed with a premium blend of full grain leathers and exquisite calfskin leathers, finished with a sleek performance outsole.   

Introduction of SYNR-G golf shoes designed with a Tri-Lateral stability frame and a perforated alloy mid-foot support bridge to deliver an ultimate stable platform.  

2010

Introduction of the FJ SPORT golf shoe. This lightweight and bold design utilizes high-performance features to maximize athletic, powerful swings.

Introduction of the SPIDR2 golf glove. Constructed with Digital Tac Leather (DTR), this glove delivers superior grip necessary for optimum control at high swing speeds.  

2011

Introduction of the DryJoys Tourâ„¢ golf shoe. DryJoys Tour blends traditional upper styling while using next generation Stability PODS technology on the outsole. Every component in DryJoys Tour was engineered to offer enhanced platform stability without sacrificing comfort and flexibility.

2012

Contour Casual is launched and quickly becomes the #1 selling spikeless golf shoe.

2013

FJ introduces golf's best-selling, minimally-inspired golf shoe, M:PROJECT.