New Balance Fresh Foam Contend Golf Shoe (NBG4006)
A comfortable, waterproof spikeless shoe for walkers and wide feet; size up a half size.
The short version
- Golfers who walk and want cushioning
- Players with wide feet who need a 2E or 4E width
- Anyone who wants one shoe for the course and casual wear
- You can't try on or exchange sizes easily, since it tends to run small
- You want spiked traction for wet, hilly courses
- You want the latest model with current color options
What owners like
- Comfortable for a full walking round with little or no break in
- Stable platform and dependable grip on grass and uneven ground
- Wide sizes suit golfers with broad feet
- Looks like a casual sneaker and works off the course
Common complaints
- Runs small compared with other New Balance shoes, often by a half size
- Width can feel narrower than the label suggests
- Fit varies between production batches, according to some owners
- Limited color choices
Based on A retailer listing with full specs (Ozark Golf), a Golf Widget review, recurring themes in Zappos owner feedback and the Amazon listing title..
Research scores
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Ownership
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What it does
A spikeless, waterproof men's golf shoe with a Fresh Foam midsole, the original Contend model that New Balance has since followed with a v2 and v3.
- Fresh Foam midsole shaped to support the arch and heel while walking the course
- Spikeless rubber outsole with colored zones marking the main traction areas
- Waterproof upper backed by a 2 year waterproof warranty
- Molded CUSH+ insole for added cushioning
- Sold in medium, wide and extra wide, so it works for broader feet
A good pick for golfers who walk and want a cushioned, sneaker style shoe with a real waterproof warranty, and the 4E width suits wide feet. The main trade-off is fit: many owners say it runs small, so ordering a half size up is common advice, and the newer v3 is the version stores now stock.
How it compares
Specs
- Model
- NBG4006
- Type
- Spikeless golf shoe
- Upper
- Waterproof performance mesh and microfiber leather
- Midsole
- Fresh Foam, 10 mm drop
- Insole
- Molded CUSH+
- Outsole
- Rubber with pressure mapped traction zones
- Weight
- 12.2 oz, per a retailer listing
- Widths
- D (medium), 2E (wide), 4E (extra wide)
- Waterproofing
- Welded forefoot water guard, 2 year waterproof warranty
Questions
Does the New Balance Fresh Foam Contend run true to size?
Many owners say it runs small, and ordering a half size up is common advice.
Is the Fresh Foam Contend waterproof?
Yes. The upper is waterproof with a welded forefoot water guard, and it carries a 2 year waterproof warranty.
Does it come in wide widths?
Yes. It was sold in medium (D), wide (2E) and extra wide (4E).
Is the original Contend still sold?
It is getting harder to find new. New Balance has followed it with the Contend v2 and v3, and retailers now mostly stock those.
Sources
- Amazon.com: New Balance Men's Fresh Foam Contend Golf Shoe
- Ozark Golf: New Balance Fresh Foam Contend Spikeless Golf Shoes
- Golf Widget: New Balance Fresh Foam Contend Golf Shoe Review
- Zappos: New Balance Golf Fresh Foam Contend reviews
Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.