In the spring of 1990, Augusta National played firm and fast. The greens were fiery. The competition fierce. But Sir Nick Faldo, locked in, executed with surgical precision. He overcame a three-shot deficit on Sunday to claim the Green Jacket—his second Masters title in just three years.
Three months later, he walked onto the first tee at St Andrews, where legends are made and hearts are broken. In howling winds and shifting weather, Faldo rose above the rest once again. He captured The Open Championship at the Home of Golf, claiming his second Claret Jug and cementing a season for the ages.
Two Majors. One season. One man.
Faldo took control of every tournament he entered that year, outplaying the field with calm, calculated dominance. And in 1990, he delivered a rare double that only a handful of the game’s greats have ever achieved. It was a year where the stakes, the pressure, and the expectations all aligned—and he didn’t flinch.
Now, 35 years later, that iconic run is being honored in a way that speaks to both legacy and longevity: through a golf shoe.
A Legacy Made Wearable
Introducing the NF1990MO: a limited-edition performance golf shoe designed in direct collaboration with Sir Nick Faldo, built to celebrate his unparalleled 1990 season.
This isn’t a typical signature release. Sir Nick didn’t lend his name to this shoe, he was part of the design from start to finish.
“That year was a career high point. Everything just clicked. I knew I was playing some of the best golf of my life.”
He came to the table with a vision: a shoe that felt as classic and substantial as the ones he wore in his prime, but packed with the modern tech today’s players need.
From sketches to materials, Sir Nick was in the loop. And when it came time to select the upper, he knew exactly what he wanted.
“Golf shoes back then had a certain presence. You stepped into something solid. Substantial. I wanted that same feeling again—but with the performance benefits today’s players expect.”
So we built it from hand-selected full-grain leather with the finish, structure, and feel that echoed the tour shoes of the ’90s. Clean. Confident. Purposeful.
“I told the team—I don’t want people to just admire it. I want them to wear it. Play in it. Compete in it.”
Built for Today. Backed by Yesterday.
The NF1990MO may be steepedin tradition, but it’s far from outdated. It features a full suite of SQAIRZ technology designed for traction, energy return, and long-haul comfort:
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Patented roomier toe box for better balance, stronger push-offs, and enhanced ground connection
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NRG™-Foam midsole for responsive energy return
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Dual-density footbed for all-day comfort
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Smart Traction™ system with over 290 points of ground contact and six Pivix Softspikes®
And for Faldo, who continues to stay active in the game—from coaching to commentary to the occasional tee time—those details matter more than ever.
“These days, I need stability and comfort more than anything. I’m still working with players, still swinging, still walking the course. I wanted a shoe that could support all of that.”
At the 2025 Par 3 Contest at Augusta, Faldo laced up the NF1990MO himself—bringing the shoe full circle, back to where the story began.
A Collector’s Release with a Champion’s Intention
Only 1,000 pairs of the NF1990MO exist globally.
Each pair includes a hand-signed photograph from Sir Nick Faldo, captured during the design and testing process—a rare and personal piece of memorabilia from one of golf’s greatest tacticians.
The name says it all: NF1990MO—Nick Faldo. 1990. Major Openings.
But this shoe isn’t about nostalgia. It’s about staying connected to what makes the game great: moments that shape careers, gear that elevates performance, and the mindset it takes to win when the world is watching.
“This was never about a product launch,” Faldo said. “It was about capturing a feeling—what it meant to walk those fairways in 1990, and giving players today a piece of that.”
The NF1990MO marks a moment in golf history—and invites you to be part of what comes next.