Footjoy History

• 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.1957Stone 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 OuterwearTM. 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 TwistTM insertion system becomes standard on all FootJoy non-Classics golf shoes.
• 2000 FootJoy and Pittards introduce AQUAf.l.e.x. Leather SystemTM in Dry I.C.E. and DryJoys golf shoes. FootJoy, and Pittards, once again, revolutionizes non-membrane waterproof technology. Introduction of super soft eComfortTM golf shoes. Introduction of ultra thin Sta-Sof® Premiere golf glove.
• 2001 DryJoys re-engineered with OPTIFLEXTM 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 SeriesTM golf shoe, with patented comfort technology. Reengineered women's DryJoys golf shoe, re-launched with Women's Laser Last and the Vari-Fit SystemTM. Introduction of F3TM, Women's Sta-CoolerTM, Women's Sta-Cooler Sport glove.
• 2002 Introduction of GelFusion™ with iSuspension™ technology, Xdimension™, and women's eComfort™ golf shoes.  FootJoy is again the #1 shoe at the Ryder Cup Matches.2003Introduction of DryJoys Featuring P.R.O™ (Platform Responsive Outsole) technology. Introduction of MyJoys™ custom golf shoes for Men & Women. Introduction of SciFlex™ glove. FootJoy surpasses 100 million gloves sold worldwide.
• 2004 Introduction of the Classics Tour™ golf shoe which infuses elegant calfskin leather styling with the best in outsole technology. Introduction of FJ Impulse™ golf shoes, inspired by the spirit of the young player.
  Introduction of Contour Series™ and LoPro Collection™ 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. 2008StaSof 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 SYNR-G golf shoes. Introduction of PureTouch - Featuring a lighter leather specification, a more tailored, conforming fit and new leather preparation techniques, PureTouch is designed for better players who demand the finest in materials, fit and feel.
• 2010 Introduction of the FJ ICON shoe - Combining design inspiration from over 100 years of cumulative experience, FootJoy’s iconic heritage is assimilated in the FJ ICON designs and style. Introduction of the FJ SPORT shoe - The all new sporty offering , delivers a sleek, fresh new category to FootJoy's performance line-up.