As July’s major championship on the Old Course proved, with its rain delays and water-filled bunkers, the elements can derail a golf game, even in the middle of summer. In anticipation of the winter season’s even wetter weather, Nike Golf released its Nike Lunar Bandon 3.
The main goal with the Lunar Bandon 3 was to create a versatile and comfortable shoe that could adapt to all conditions a golfer might experience in a round. When the weather clears up and the sun comes out, the Lunar Bandon 3 can be unzipped to let the foot breathe as well as provide a greater range of motion through the swing.
The Bandon 3 places a weatherproof upper atop six spikes on the outsole for traction for support on slippery surfaces. A seam-sealed shroud is designed to lock out moisture. A premium weatherproof toe cap made of engineered synthetic leather provides an extra layer of drag protection. Once unzipped, a hidden camo pattern is unveiled on the inside of the shroud.
Staying dry isn’t the only comfort offered by the Lunar Bandon 3. It also features full-length lightweight Lunarlon for cushioning and a comfortable padded lining on the interior to support the ankle.
The Nike Lunar Bandon 3 is available at www.nike.com and select retailers.
Leonard Finkel is the author of The Secrets to the Game of Golf & Life and former editor in chief of Golf Journeys Magazine. His work has been featured in almost 200 publications including Golf Magazine, Golf Digest, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Golf Illustrated, Golf Tips and Player Magazine. He has written more than a dozen cover stories for Golf Today Magazine. He has written extensively about golf and travel and has added poker to his writing repertoire. Finkel also works as a marketing and public relations consultant. His specialty niche is writing advertorial copy. Prior to his career in golf, Finkel owned a chain of retail stores and a consulting and import company based in Asia. He attended the University of Utah.