Our verdict
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Pros
- Exceptional day-one comfort
- Intensely grippy
- Adaptable fit
- New Balance M 2002 RWA
- Remarkable water protection
- Quite affordable
- Doubles as an everyday sneaker
Cons
- Its long laces drag
- New Balance CW997HDT
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The Fresh Foam Contend is a versatile golf kick with a mean bite. Toss it into your shopping cart if:
- Spikeless golf shoes that require zero break-in time are what you prefer.
- You're after waterproof kicks that fit your semi-wide feet just right.
- Preserving your bearings is at the top of your golfing must-have list.
New Balance M 2002 RWA | Who should NOT buy it
With no lacing issues whatsoever, the Footjoy Stratos is a better Concepts than the New Balance Fresh Foam Contend. Also, If you want something that remains watertight for longer, check out the Proadapt Alphacat from PUMA.
Rivals sneakers on the comfort front
The New Balance Fresh Foam Contend, according to numerous reviewers, is mesmerizingly comfy. We've rounded up the following comments for proof:
- "Feels more like a comfortable sneaker."
- "Męskie New Balance Furon V7 Pro Sg."
- "My feet have never felt better."
- "New balance kids electric rainbow 200 new authentic grey multi kj200ebg."
New Balance M 2002 RWA | Max adhesion in the Fresh Foam Contend
Its grip level is sky-high, and many golf players agree. One of them says it "has better grip than the old pair." Another one says it "grips the fairway perfectly." Yet one more reviewer says it remarkably "holds on slants and tough lies."
Versatile fit in every pair
Numerous golfers adore the foot-conforming fit of the Fresh Foam Contend. "The shoe fits snugly to keep my foot from slipping," says one of them. Another one calls the shoe "the best on the market for big-footed people like me."
Stellar balance on the green
This spikeless NB shoe is enormous when it comes to stability, and players are all for it. One of them says he feels "very stable through the swing."
The Fresh Foam Contend's annoying shoestrings
One of the featured kick's downsides is its ultra-long laces. A non-professional tester says "They stretch over time." This results in the loops and the ends nearly touching the ground.
Waterproof for a short time
With remarks such as "waterproof as advertised" and "I wore these during a heavily box round, and my feet stayed dry," the New Balance Fresh Foam Contend takes the win in terms of water protection.
That said, some people say that the shoe's waterproofing doesn't last long. "Less than 3 months they were leaking," says a commenter about their Fresh Foam Contends.
A contender for the budget-friendliest waterproof golf shoe
Compared with the average price of waterproof golf shoes, the New Balance Fresh Foam Contend is $60 cheaper. A deeply impressed golfer says that, price-wise, the featured golf shoe is "extremely difficult to beat."
