Tiger Woods' First Golf Shoe After Nike: Inside Sun Day Red's Design

In this episode of the Sneaker History Podcast, host Nick Engvall speaks with Charlie Hudak and Tyler Pinkos, the creators behind the new Sun Day Red shoes designed for Tiger Woods. They discuss their backgrounds in footwear design, the intense development process, and the unique challenges of creating a high-performance golf shoe for one of the greatest athletes of all time. The conversation delves into the iterative design process, the importance of fit and comfort, and the storytelling elements embedded in the shoe's design. In this conversation, Charley Hudak, Sr. Creative Director of Footwear, and Tyler Pinkos, Head of Footwear Development and Sourcing, discuss their collaboration with Tiger Woods on the design of the Sun Day Red Pioneer Cyprus golf shoe. They explore the innovative elements of the shoe, the storytelling behind its design, and the influence of Tiger Woods on the golf community and culture. The discussion highlights the importance of performance in footwear design, the future of golf shoes, and the personal passion both designers have for the game of golf. 📸: Garrett Byrum Check out Sun Day Red Here: https://fave.co/3ZIoQtq Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:29 Meet the Creators of Sun Day Red Shoes 03:35 Backgrounds of Tyler and Charlie 06:32 The Development Process Begins 10:45 Iterative Design and Prototyping 14:29 The Four Pillars of Shoe Design 18:32 Working with Tiger Woods 22:57 The Unique Challenges of the Project 27:00 Storytelling in Des