With the game of golf’s biggest comeback in line, the resurgence of all associations—old or new, is a new spectacle to see. Tiger Woods is returning to the greens at the Hero World Challenge the coming weekend, and seeing how events building up to the tourney are transpiring in the world of the gentleman’s sport, it seems clear to affirm that with his comeback, all his old brand associations and affiliations are also making a comeback—irrespective of whether Woods still is a part of their contract or not. 

In a recent series of off-court events, Woods’ old brand ambassadorship has capitalized on the legacy of the legend by re-releasing a pair of his famous golf shoes, associated with a major tournament win from the past. This move has created a buzz among fans who have reacted to the unfolding scene in relation to Woods’ remarkable golf career.

Nike restocks iconic Tiger Woods ’13 ‘Masters Edition’ shoes

Tiger Woods and Nike, the $163.82B giants, have had a history—the two brands have been synonymously used long since the golfer’s debut. Recently, golfheadz on Instagram updated the gold world about Nike restocking their old Tiger Woods shoes prior to the player’s appearance at the greens in the Bahamas. The limited edition of Nike TW ’13 is going to be available in stores across the country from 8th December. 

The shoes are a white pair with a bottom half green to give it a camouflage look on the course. When Woods wore the pair first at the 2013 Major, the golfer made a lot of buzz for its fit and adaptability, following which Nike made the pair available to the public. 

The IG post caption read: “Official images of the Tiger Woods ‘13 “Masters Edition” re-release. 🐅 🌺 Expected to drop 12/8 at 10 am ET at select retailers and the Nike App. Cop or Drop? 🤔.”

Seeing the out-of-the-blue stock update of a decade-old design of a shoe, fans reacted. Here’s a glimpse of what some avid enthusiasts had to say. 

Fans react to the new Nike TW ’13 drop

The reactions of the fans after seeing the post were mixed. While some were excited to get their hands on the historic pair, many thought the occurrence to be odd. 

Woods’ contract with Nike ended in 2013. A fan playfully commented that Nike should find a way to get Woods back to wearing Nike shoes, indicating a desire to see the iconic partnership between the athlete and the brand revived. The user said, “Nike needs to figure out how to get Nike back on Tiger’s feet lol.”

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Another user expressed a sense of curiosity about Woods having a signature shoe that he may not actually wear. The fan added, “Guy has a shoe he doesn’t even wear 🤔.”

A netizen stated a desire to own two pairs of the mentioned golf shoes—one for practical use on the golf course and another to keep as a collector’s item or display piece on a shelf. Their comment read, “I might need a pair for the course and a pair for the shelf.”

“Most uncomfortable shoe on the planet.” A fam offered a negative perspective, asserting that the mentioned shoe is perceived as extremely uncomfortable. Another fan backed up the claim and said, “I love me some Tiger but these aren’t it!”

A user’s comment suggested that they have the original version of the shoes, encouraging others to make a purchase (cop) as well. “Got the OG’s. Of course, you should all cop. Glad they re-released this for everyone. Gotta have em,” the fan chimed in. 

With the game of return just about to unfold, all eyes are set on Woods and his next move. What the air will bring this weekend, only time will tell. Till then, stay tuned. 

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