Resort x adidas ZX 8000 Golf Goes Waterproof

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.

Underfoot, the original ZX tooling remains largely intact, preserving the retro tech-runner aesthetic that has helped keep the silhouette relevant decades after its debut. But small modifications to the outsole subtly shift the sneaker toward golf functionality, delivering added grip without losing the casual versatility that makes the ZX 8000 such a strong lifestyle option.

The collaboration also continues adidas Golf’s growing effort to bridge performance golf with Originals heritage. Rather than building entirely new silhouettes, the brand has increasingly leaned on archival models that already carry strong cultural weight, allowing pairs like this to exist comfortably both on the course and beyond it.

At the time of writing, no official release date has been announced for the Resort x adidas ZX 8000 GORE-TEX Golf collaboration. Expect more details to emerge soon via adidas and select golf retailers.