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Payntr gets U.S. patent for golf-shoe tech
Payntr's new golf shoe patent boosts performance with propulsion plate tech.
In brief
Payntr's new golf shoe patent boosts performance with propulsion plate tech. Payntr earned U.S. Patent No. 12,765,631 for a golf shoe with carbon-fiber propulsion plate and nitrogen-infused foam midsole. Originally reported by Golf.
Payntr patent
Payntr earned its first U.S. patent for golf-shoe technology.
Patent details
The patent covers a carbon-fiber propulsion plate in a recessed foam midsole for better energy return.
Inventors
PAYNTR co-founders Mike Forsey and Michael Glancy were named inventors.
Patent date
The patent was granted on October 20, 2026.
Jason Day partnership
Jason Day became a PAYNTR equity partner in 2024 and developed his signature shoe model.
Other ambassadors
Min Woo Lee and Sam Burns joined PAYNTR as brand ambassadors in January.
Player adoption
Justin Rose won with Payntr shoes at the FedEx St. Jude Championship last year.
Other players
Shane Lowry, Ben Griffin and Ashleigh Buhai wear Payntr shoes in competition.
The short version
Payntr earned U.S. Patent No. 12,765,631 for a golf shoe with carbon-fiber propulsion plate and nitrogen-infused foam midsole.
