ParLinx
"We set out to do something special, something different. For too long, the game has been defined by rigid traditions and gear that hasn't changed in decades. But you aren't a traditionalist. You're a disruptor. You bring energy and style to the course. We didn't create this shoe to follow the rules; we created it to give you the freedom to rewrite them."
The P-1 is the premium ParLinx golf shoe: a bold, mid-top silhouette inspired by the athlete and refined for the course.
Golf footwear has historically been a compromise: stiff "traditional" loafer shoes that leave your feet aching by the 12th hole, or flimsy athletic shoes that lack the stability and style the game demands.
At ParLinx, we believe golfers deserve better. We've engineered performance golf footwear that refuses to compromise on comfort, style, or function.
Our mission is simple: create golf shoes that perform as well as they look, combining cutting-edge comfort technology with designs that challenge the status quo.
Whether you're walking 18 holes or making your statement on the course, ParLinx footwear delivers the performance you need and the style you want. Welcome to the new standard in golf footwear.
We've engineered a shoe that bridges the gap between elite performance and everyday comfort. Featuring our patent-pending Step-Trac™ compound, we offer the ultimate hybrid: the stability of a spike with the freedom of a spikeless design. A new class of traction.
Every P-1 is built for the weather: the Waterproof model pairs our breathable Hydra-Linx™ membrane with the Linx-Shield™ eco-friendly DWR treatment, while the Water Resistant model carries the same performance platform with lighter-duty protection. Both are backed by the ParLinx golf shoe warranty.
A testimonial from one of the first to walk in the P-1:
"Walked 18 yesterday and 18 today and I feel incredible. I genuinely think the carbon fiber is giving me energy. It's odd to say, but I think the shoes make it easier to walk!"
Brian Kelly, President & CEO
brian@parlinxperformance.com
Driven by a lifelong obsession with golf and always pursuing the perfect swing. I co-founded our brand to bridge the gap between peak athletic performance and street-ready style. As a golfer since childhood, I have spent more time on the fairways than anywhere else, but my passion for sports extends far beyond the links. I live for the culture, the gear, and the constant pursuit of innovation. I'm a self-proclaimed sneakerhead at heart, and I believe that golfers shouldn't have to choose between technical stability and a silhouette they'd actually want to wear off the course. We are on a mission to redefine what it means to step onto the first tee.
Peter Backus, Co-Founder & CCO
peter@parlinxperformance.com
With a career spanning over 30 years of design-product creation, footwear design and innovation, Peter merged his diverse background and sneakerhead passion to co-create ParLinx. He has designed for the sports world's top companies (Nike, Oakley, The North Face) and collaborated with world-class athletes, creating innovative, industry-leading signature products. While design is his passion, his favorite moments are spent with family and friends playing golf, fly fishing, and exploring the outdoors.
