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The adidas CODECHAOS 25 BOA spikeless golf shoes offer wonderful comfort and impressive traction. Distinctive modern, athletic look. Excellent all-around performance.
Introduction
We all have preferences. Sometimes it’s as simple as a favorite brand of cereal or a style of beer. Often our preferences develop over time, which is what I learned with adidas CODECHAOS spikeless golf shoes over the past four years. Heading out to play, my inclination is to grab for a pair of CODECHAOS. They don’t always win out, but the odds are in their favor.
My white CODECHAOS 22 [full review HERE] have taken on a greyish hue around the ankle from all the sweat, sunscreen, and course grit that they’ve been inundated with from frequent use over the past two years. I’ve been patiently hoping for a fresh iteration of this now mainstay adidas brand – and now they’re here, the adidas CODECHAOS 25.
Looks
A key marketing term common to the CODECHAOS franchise is disruptive, and the 25 BOA model earns that descriptor. The outsole elements don’t wrap around as distinctively as the 22 version, but they are still visually prevalent. The speckled Lightstrike layer at the midsole is eye catching – especially in the Putty Grey. And there’s nothing mainstream about the zig-zag pattern of the knit uppers.
The BOA aspect of the adidas CODECHAOS 25 garnered several second looks the first time I wore the new shoes. The BOA Fit System isn’t anything new to the golf world, but the zippered coverlet of the CODECHAOS 25 version with the bold three stripes is, well, disruptive. I do like the TWISTGRIP shaped zipper pull, which serves as a good segue to the sole.
The CODECHAOS 25 are obviously spikeless, but the sole screams traction. The zig-zag overlay is not only distinctive, but mimics the pattern in the uppers.
In addition to the Ftwr White/Iron Met/Grey Four and Alumina/Core Black/Putty Grey colorways shown in this review, the CODECHAOS 25 BOA are also available in Cloud White/Core Black/Collegiate Green and Cloud White/Collegiate Navy/Cloud White.
Comfort
Knowing that Masun Denison, global footwear director of adidas Golf, was still at the helm, I trusted that the CODECHAOS 25 would be good to go straight out of the box. With the zipper down and the dial disengaged (pulled out), I easily slipped on the shoes, and my feet were instantly ensconced in cushioning. The uppers were soft, the insole felt supportive, and there was ample cushioning around my ankles.
Pushing in the dial engaged the BOA Fit System, and I was instantly able to snug up the tightness. The toe box had a cozy fit. Beyond the evenness of fit across my forefoot that the BOA Fit System offers, it’s the ability to micro-tune the fit in the blink of an eye mid-round that I find most noteworthy.
Performance
I’ve always been impressed with the traction of CODECHAOS spikeless golf shoes, but the 25 TWISTGRIP outsole takes traction to the next level. If you look closely at the photo below, you’ll note that each element has two lengths – aggressive gription I could actually feel with my fingers. To my feet, every motion felt fully engaged with the ground like a tank tread. Not surprisingly, adidas says this new lug shape plus an increase in coverage on the soles increased traction by 40%.
Another new feature of the adidas CODECHAOS 25 is the 3D TORSION plate which adds stability in the midfoot. The plate design not only enhances golf swing mechanics but also walking. Adidas designers also found the plate augmented overall fit – especially heel security.
Another key component to the secure fit in the heel is the BOA Fit System, and more specifically, the BOA Performfit Wrap of the CODECHAOS 25. Underneath the zippered shroud, the BOA Performfit Wrap consists of three segments linked by a textile lace that provide a connected, locked in fit across the foot. With the foot locked into the shoe, and the shoe flexing with the foot, the heel can do its job of efficiently transferring power to the golf swing.
I got caught in a torrential downpour that popped up out of nowhere and can report my feet stayed remarkably dry. Typically when I read “multi-layer knit upper” I don’t think waterproof, but the adidas CODECHAOS 25 are finished with a transparent TPU film that provides just that – and makes wiping them down simple. To help keep your feet dry during normal play, adidas incorporated a moisture wicking layer closest to the foot. And I’d be remiss to not mention that the mid-layer is a “dynamic jacquard” for flexibility.
Conclusion
I’m not sure which is more impressive, the comfort or the traction of the adidas CODECHAOS 25 BOA. Both are simply excellent. The look of the zippered closure may turn off some golfers, but there’s no arguing the benefits of the BOA Fit System. The CODECHAOS 25 also features both BOOST and LIGHTSTRIKE technologies in a new hybrid midsole design that provides a wonderful balance of energy return, stability, and overall comfort. Looks like the adidas CODECHAOS 25 spikeless golf shoes are going to receive a lot of play in my golf endeavors.
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3 Comments
I can’t say I love the look, but I am on my 2nd pair of CodeChaos shoes (the 1st pair is now being used for yardwork) and they are great. Comfortable for walking 18, decent traction and relatively easy to clean. Having the BOA option is icing on the cake. Appreciate the review!
I tried a pair of the original codechaos and they were very comfortable but too narrow, I only use them for range time. Did they add a wide option for 25?
I don’t recall seeing a wide option Jeff, but they had just come out. I’d recommend checking the website – there’s a link inlcuded at the bottom of the review.
– Meeks