New Golf Shoes 2026A gear nerd compares eight models by weight, width and lacing, and picks three

Published weights run from about 280 g for the Mizuno NEXLITE ENERZY II to about 420 g for the adidas CODECHAOS 27 BOA, a gap of about 140 g per shoe (the size measured differs by model).

If you walk 18 holes, lighter shoes tire you less, while heavier shoes often have a firmer base. As with club head weight, light isn't better than heavy or the reverse. What matters is whether it suits your stride and swing.

Mizuno uses 3E (standard) and 4E (WIDE), New Balance 2E, FootJoy three widths of narrow, standard and wide, and ECCO uses EU sizes (39–47). If you choose by "26 cm" alone, the width often doesn't fit.

If you have wide feet, the quickest route is to start with the two Mizuno models that come in 4E.

BOA (a dial-tightening system) is easy to retighten mid-round. Laces let you vary the tightness across the instep and are often cheaper for the same model (the CODECHAOS 27 is ¥4,290 cheaper with laces).

Mizuno says it analyzed the swing every 1/300 second and changed the stud layout by area of the sole. Compared with the same maker's HAZARD ENERZY, it reports cushioning up about 24% at the forefoot and about 15% at the heel. It carries a one-year waterproof warranty and comes in 3E and 4E. The differences by model number are in Mizuno NEO IMPACT compared (five model numbers by width, weight and price).

A sixth-generation tour-oriented spikeless shoe. It uses the three-layer "Z-TEC" upper and a new last that tightens the heel and widens the toe. It's said to be about 10% lighter than the last model, with about 30% more grip.

It's the first in the series to use "AXISLOCK," aiming to flex when walking and hold steady in the swing. BOOST cushioning runs across the whole sole. Compared with the previous CODECHAOS 25, the part that handles grip is 20% wider.

A model that pairs the "BIOM NATURAL MOTION" foot-shaped design with a new "E-TTS" outsole. It uses GORE-TEX SURROUND (360-degree waterproof, breathable). In August the top model, the BIOM C5 PREMIUM (¥59,400), also came out, using leather from ECCO's own tannery and a metal BOA.

The high-rebound "NITROFOAM" is 5 mm thicker than the last model, and the shoe is about 16% lighter. It comes in two types: laces, and DISC with a dial.

Among the published figures, it's the Mizuno NEXLITE ENERZY II at about 280 g per shoe (26.0 cm).

Among the 2026 releases, the Mizuno NEXLITE ENERZY II WIDE and the MIZUNO NEO IMPACT series come in 4E.

Mizuno's NEO IMPACT series and the NEXLITE ENERZY II BOA list a one-year waterproof warranty on the official online product pages (checked Sep 17, 2026). For the other models, I couldn't confirm the warranty length in the maker's materials. Check with the shop when you buy.

As of Sep 15, I couldn't confirm any new 2026 shoes from Dunlop (Srixon).