If the British “summer” actually lands on a weekend in 2026, golfers across the UK might finally get their one perfect tee time of the year. And should that miracle arrive, London’s Resort and adidas Golf appear ready for the occasion with a refined new take on the ZX 8000 — complete with GORE-TEX protection built specifically for unpredictable days on the fairway.
Blending adidas Originals’ heritage with Resort’s understated golf-focused design language, the collaborative Resort x adidas ZX 8000 GORE-TEX Golf transforms one of the Three Stripes’ most beloved retro runners into a course-ready option that still feels entirely wearable off it. The result is clean, premium, and unmistakably British in its approach: practical first, stylish second — though this pair handles both with ease.
The sneaker arrives almost entirely covered in crisp white leather and synthetic overlays, leaning heavily into the ZX 8000’s classic late-80s shape without overcomplicating things. Subtle cream tooling underfoot helps soften the palette, while touches of metallic gold branding across the tongue, heel, and lace dubrae elevate the collaboration into something that feels more luxury clubhouse than loud streetwear crossover.
Naturally, the defining addition here is the GORE-TEX treatment. While adidas has repeatedly revisited waterproof ZX models over the years, the pairing feels especially appropriate within a golf context. Between soaked morning grass, sudden rain showers, and the notoriously unpredictable UK climate, the weatherproof upgrade feels less like a gimmick and more like an essential piece of equipment.