This ALD x FootJoy Shoe Isn’t Just for Golfers — It’s for Sneakerheads in Disguise

Teddy Santis has a type. And if you’ve been paying attention to ALD’s design language over the years—from suede hoops shorts to herringbone varsity jackets—you already know he holds a deep, reverent love for basketball. That affection surfaces again in the latest ALD x FootJoy drop, this time in the form of the Premiere Series Field LX.

What you’re looking at is a traditional saddle golf shoe on paper. But up close? It’s a love letter to the sneaker world. That black patent leather wrapping the base is no coincidence. It’s a subtle, refined wink at one of Teddy’s favorite silhouettes: the Air Jordan 11. The rest of the upper plays it classic—a creamy, pebbled leather with hand-selected precision and black trim lining the edges like an ink stroke. It’s minimal, but not flat. Dressy, but not stuffy.

And while it looks museum-worthy, it plays hard. The shoe sits on FootJoy’s VersaTrax+ outsole with SoftSpikes®, offering legit all-weather traction that won’t quit after the back nine. Inside, you’re walking on an OrthoLite® EcoPlush FitBed®, backed by a supportive EVA midsole and lambskin lining that feels more bespoke loafer than tour shoe. There’s even a co-branded ALD x FootJoy sockliner, just to remind you this isn’t your average Pro Shop pickup.

This is the kind of collab that keeps giving—ALD bringing the vision, FootJoy bringing the craftsmanship. The result is a shoe that straddles eras: retro and modern, sporty and formal. It’s the kind of hybrid that doesn’t feel like a compromise.

We’ve said it before, but we’ll say it again: golf is fashion now. And this pair might be proof of concept.