Review: Road test of the ECCO WOMEN'S BIOM C4 shoe

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Any discussion about the best golf shoe on the market should include the key factors of comfort, style and breathability.

The ECCO WOMEN'S BIOM C4 shoe ticks all those boxes.

Seeing pictures online immediately shows their athletic beauty but it's only when you take a pair out of the box that the full effect is realized.

Simply put, these look great – the style of the sneaker is a million miles away from the dull looking golf shoes of the past.

However, looks are one thing. What if we slip ourselves? Do they measure up?

First, let's look at the science…

WHAT ECCO SAYS

“The model offers unparalleled 360-degree breathability, allowing golfers to stay cool and comfortable throughout their round. The shoe's new comfort construction ensures a finely tuned balance of flex, rebound, waterproofing and airflow.

“ECCO GOLF's most advanced technology is used in the latest iteration of the BIOM story; the revised BIOM provides superior support and superior control, while the T.PU outsole adds stability, and the ECCO BIOM NATURAL MOTION technology makes the foot move naturally and closer to the ground.

“ECCO BIOM C4 has a GORE-TEX SURROUND construction, combined with ECCO ESHAUST GRID that draws fresh air to the soles of the feet. The continuous ECCO MTN GRIP outsole has three different layers that provide traction, stability, and rotational support.

“The model also features ECCO FLUIDFORM Direct Comfort Technology; a 'shape change' process that uses special fluids to form the final anatomical surface, which ensures bending and rebonding, while creating a flexible and long-lasting bond without the compromises common with sutured or glued joints.

“Designed with ECCO Performance Leather, the ECCO BIOM C4 comes with a highly elastic mesh sock that provides golfers with unmatched comfort, while the low-to-the-ground sole construction provides a natural foot position and a positive, inspiring ground response. movement and providing stability and control.”

WHAT WE SAY

(We got Manchester-based 5-handicap golfer Jane Bartholemew to road test a pair of the white ECCO W GOLF BIOM C4. Released last summer, these are now available in metallic blue, beige, blue and grey).

“I play on various courses in the north of England, most of the time in the desert, so comfort is important to me.

“First, though, I liked the way these looked. I love my fashion and would happily wear them on the golf course or even for a day out at the Trafford Center with my boyfriend!

“I can't stress enough how comfortable these were out of the box. Trainers and other shoes can take a while to break in, especially around the heel, but these feel like instant favorites for comfy slippers.

“I've had bunions before so comfort and breathability are important. They passed the test with flying colours.

“I've had a lot of great comments from fellow golfers and I'd even say they're the best golf shoes I've ever worn – both in terms of comfort and looks.”

* ECCO GOLF shoes are worn in world championships by Henrik Stenson, Thomas Bjørn, Erik van Rooyen, Doc Redman, Lydia Ko, Nanna Koerstz Madsen, Freddy Schott, Esther Henseleit, Niklas Nørgaard Møller, and Caroline Masson, among others.

The ECCO W GOLF BIOM C4 shoe is available in several colours, priced at £200. Shop ECCO Golf Shoes today.