Last year, Adidas announced a return to the Adizero line and it ended up being one of the best golf shoes that I’ve tested – and I am still using them to this day. 2026 sees Adidas delve back into their archives again, reviving the Adipower line for the first time since 2019.
The Adipower range was first seen in golf in 2015, but has also been evident in football boots, weightlifting shoes and padel rackets. Essentially, anything where power and performance is necessary.
I got my hands (or should I say feet) on the new spikeless model, to see if it can provide an extra boost to my golf game.
Who Are They Aimed At?
Personally I think both the design and the overall fit and shape of the shoe might lend itself towards the slightly older golfer. It feels like there’s a real focus on stability and performance with this shoe, perhaps more so than pure looks.
I also think that the price tag for this shoe is really reasonable considering the technology that has gone into them. £110 for a spikeless model, and £120 for spiked, is good value for money compared to some of Adidas’ other competitors.
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The Tech
The new Adipower 26 shoes are built with a combination of both new and existing Adidas technologies.
Firstly the lace are connected directly to the eyestay, offering a better fit with more support. There’s also a slightly thicker lace, helping with overall stability and a better fit.
A new Infinity Traxion system sees a Thintech Max Cleat added to the Adiwear rubber outsole. This then works alongside a new Power Plane TPU plate. It works from the lateral forefoot right the way through to the heel, to follow the player’s weight through the swing and encourage better grip, stability and durability.
New for Adipower is the Repetitor midsole. This cushioning helps with energy return as well as a softer and lighter feel, and is used across running, training and tennis already.
A heel pad is there to add more comfort, as well as being able to adjust to the different heel shapes of golfers.
The shoe has a waterproof leather upper, and comes in spiked, spikeless, women’s and BOA options.
Adidas Adipower 26 Golf Shoe Review
Looks
When it comes to Adidas golf shoes there are a few things that you’re almost always guaranteed to see every time: a clear sports-focused design, some kind of midsole technology, and of course the iconic three stripes on the shoe’s side.
This year’s Adipower model ticks all three boxes, but I have to be honest and say that I’m not a huge fan of the overall look this year. The colourway I tested was White with Black and Blue, a combination that I just didn’t feel worked very well.
They reminded me a little bit of a tennis shoe, but they just looked a bit old-fashioned and clunky to my eye. The likes of the S2G and Adizero are much better looking options in my opinion, and they look a bit more premium too.
Despite this, one thing that isn’t lacking from the shoes is the build quality, as you would always expect from Adidas. There’s a pretty premium-looking leather upper, and the level of detail around the lacing and sole in particular was impressive.
Comfort
To summarise this section into one sentence, I would say that the Adipower shoes were comfortable, but just felt a bit too bulky.
As soon as I took them out of the box I noticed that the overall size of the shoes was pretty large, and this continued when I first put them on. It felt like I could always see the shoes out of the corner of my eye, whilst the overall footprint was pretty wide too. If you’re someone with wide feet you might not notice this, but I prefer something a bit more narrow.
The shoes weren’t heavy but the extra size did make them feel a bit more substantial when walking. I think in the summer months when the temperatures go up, I’d want something a bit more lightweight and breathable. The overall fit was still pretty snug once you’ve got the shoes on though – I’d recommend sizing up to avoid too much pinching.
Having said that there were definitely some positives too. There was an excellent level of stability, with a good level of bounce from the midsole and a pretty grippy sole.
The heel pad is not the most attractive addition, but it does add comfort and provide more of a locked-in feel. I also have heard quite a few stories of golfing friends who have struggled with adidas shoes rubbing on the heel, so perhaps this could help alleviate that also.
Performance
Whilst I didn’t love the look of the shoes, they did still perform well out on the golf course. Testing in damp, end of winter conditions, there was a great level of traction even from the spikeless model that I tried. The Traxion outsole technology has been around in Adidas shoes for quite a while, and it’s easy to see why.
The slightly bulkier size and weight of the shoe did help me to feel more secure whilst hitting off different lies and in soft conditions.
Considering the price point I was impressed by the overall performance of the shoe – it felt much more similar a golf shoe approaching £150 rather than one that was closer to £100, something that is becoming a rarity across all golf equipment these days.
Adidas Adipower 26 Golf Shoe Verdict
I’ve been a huge fan of Adidas golf shoe over the last few years, and I still regularly use the Adizero and S2G models to this day.
However the Adipower 26 just didn’t do it for me unfortunately. I wasn’t a big fan of the looks, and I almost felt like they were stuck between a pure performance shoe and a more versatile option for casual and competitive rounds.
The price point is attractive but I still think you could find better options in the rest of the Adidas lineup, unless you’re specifically looking for this type of silhouette.
Would I Use Them?
Unfortunately not, I’ll stick to the other adidas models.
