Michelle Wie West x Air Jordan 1 Golf “Wave” Official Images
Michelle Wie West is bidding farewell to her professional golf career this week at the U.S. Women’s Open, and in celebration of her remarkable journey, Jordan Brand has crafted a special limited edition AJ1 G “Wave.”
Back in 2003, at just 13 years old, Wie West made history by becoming the youngest player to make a cut on the LPGA Tour. Her thirst for success led her to accept a sponsor’s exemption to participate in the Sony Open in her native Hawaii, where she achieved the lowest score ever by a woman in a PGA TOUR event. Over the span of her impressive 17-year career, she transformed from a teenage sensation into a major championship winner and a devoted working mother in the world of golf. The “Wave” edition shoes pay tribute to these outstanding achievements, symbolizing the impact she made on professional golf and sports as a whole.
The defining “Wave” element takes center stage on the Swooshes, while the high-top profile of the Jordan 1 pays homage to Michelle Wie West‘s fondness for this style throughout her career. The kicks also feature personalized details, such as her daughter’s initials on the right tongue tab and the word “Mom” in Korean on the left. Additionally, a removable ball marker attached to the laces carries the message “Just Do It” in both English and Korean, and the outsoles bear the word “Aloha,” a nod to her Korean and Hawaiian heritage.
As Wie West shared in an unboxing video, fans can look forward to hats and sweaters with the Wave design releasing today, and more information about the shoes will be revealed soon. It’s a fitting tribute to an exceptional golfer who has left an indelible mark on the sport and inspired many throughout her incredible career.
A release for these kicks is set for July 18, and they will retail for $200 USD.
