adidas’ CODECHAOS 25 Continues to Redefine Spikeless Footwear

With the advancement in materials and technologies that allow shoemakers to better analyze ground reaction forces and grip points, spikeless shoes have become a fast-growing segment in golfing footwear. The ability to ditch the mounting points for spikes makes these a great choice on days when the course is baked out, and you want to prioritize comfort.

adidas’ CODECHAOS 25 Lineup

adidas’ CODECHAOS 25 builds on what has become recognized as the best of spikeless shoes. Designed to challenge the meaning and mentality behind the spikeless performance, this new model introduces a redesigned outsole and upper aimed to provide golfers with an enhanced feeling of traction and stability in an eye-catching silhouette that’s impossible to ignore.

While pops of bright colors and its striking silhouette pack a powerful aesthetic, CODECHAOS 25’s updated performance components are what set the new model apart from other spikeless footwear in the market. Specifically, the redesigned outsole features a new 3D TORSION plate which aims to help golfers with stability both during their swing and as they walk the course.

The adidas team also found that the 3D TORSION plate provided a better overall fit and helped minimize midfoot bend, which ultimately can cause internal heel slip. Golfers will recognize the iconic TWISTGRIP outsole, but adidas updated the outsole with a new lug shape placed over a greater surface area on the outsole, adding up to a 40% increase in traction-providing elements compared to previous iterations of the footwear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Masun Denison, global footwear director, adidas Golf, said:

“Nearly 5 years ago, we made the bold move to introduce CODECHAOS when traditional spikeless models were saturating the market. The impact this footwear had then and continues to have now is another proof point for us that golfers are continuing to look for spikeless performance in athletic and non-traditional silhouettes. CODECHAOS 25 represents a milestone for us on how we’ve made this shoe better over the past 5 years, especially during a time where golf has seen such tremendous growth and participation.”

BOA and the PerformFit Wrap Are A Focus Technology for the CODECHAOS 25

To further enhance the performance of the shoe, the adidas team worked with engineers at BOA to incorporate PerformFit Wrap powered by the BOA Fit System as part of the BOA model of CODECHAOS 25. Covered by a zipper shroud, the PerformFit Wrap offers golfers another component aimed to provide a locked-in feel with additional stability.

Knowing comfort is important for all golfers, adidas created a new hybrid midsole featuring both BOOST and LIGHTSTRIKE technologies. While BOOST focuses on energy return and cradling the foot, LIGHTSTRIKE is featured around the rim of the midsole to add both stability and comfort when golfers swing. This combination is ideal for golfers as most are seeking both comfort and stability while out on the course.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The upper for CODECHAOS 25 is comprised of a durable, multi-layer knit with the goal of providing golfers with additional flexibility. The bottom layer closest to the foot features a soft, moisture-wicking material, which helps to increase comfort over the course of the round. The middle layer, a dynamic jacquard, is an open structure aimed to provide flexibility and help golfers adapt to the lie, while the outer layer is a sporty mesh to enhance the layers beneath. A transparent PU film also provides a ‘window’ into what makes this upper unique while still giving golfers waterproof protection.

The Upper Section of the CODECHAOS 25 features a flexible, moisture-wicking and waterproof multi-layer knit

CODECHAOS 25 will be available on adidas.com, the adidas app, and at select retailers worldwide in both BOA and laced models for men and women, along with a junior model inspired by the footwear, beginning Thursday, August 1.

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