The Technology Behind One Of The Best Golf Shoes Of 2022

How seriously do you consider the purchase of a golf shoe? While many of us will go through the custom fitting process when it comes to buying clubs, many of us will likely complete very little research when it comes to buying the right shoes. The golf shoe is the only piece of equipment that you use through the entirety of your round, and it absolutely deserves the same level of technology and attention to detail as the rest of your equipment 

One brand that recognises the golf shoe is vital to helping you play your best golf is Ecco®. With its latest release - the BIOM® C4 - Ecco has produced one of the most technology-packed shoes of the year that has proven to provide an unrivalled level of all-year round comfort and performance. The BIOM® C4 is a hybrid golf shoe, an increasingly popular style of golf shoe that can be worn on or off course all year round. Designed to perform at a high level on all types of surfaces at all times of year, the hybrid performance golf shoe is also as adept off course as it is on it and the BIOM® C4 is one of the best examples of how versatile a golf shoe can be. 

While we only see the final product as golfers, there has been an incredible amount of work going on behind the scenes at Ecco to manufacture this leap forward in the hybrid performance shoe category. Ecco Golf controls all areas of production, allowing the brand to uphold the absolute highest levels of quality and premium performance. The BIOM® C4 includes a raft of Ecco’s most advanced technologies that makes for unrivalled grip, comfort and breathability on course.

ALL DAY COMFORT

Probably the most advanced piece of technology in the BIOM® C4 is Ecco’s Fluidform Direct Comfort Technology. This technology is a ‘state change’ process that uses specialised fluid materials to form around an anatomical last, ensuring a finely-tuned balance of cushioning and rebound, while also creating a flexible and durable bond without the compromises common with stitched or glued assemblies. In layman's terms, it provides all-day comfort where you need it most with plenty of support and energy return through the golf swing. 

Plenty of grip is also on offer thanks to the innovative MTN Grip outsole, which uses three different sections for stability and traction, ground penetration and rotational support. This provides the ultimate performance while out on course, but is low profile and comfortable to the extent that the BIOM® C4 is easily wearable off course too. 

A SMARTER SNEAKER

Further comfort is provided by technology that keeps your feet at their most comfortable temperature in all conditions. Ecco’s Exhaust Grid gives the BIOM® C4 large, angled openings that scoop in fresh air and direct it to the sole of the foot while allowing heat and moisture to escape. By also using a GORE-TEX® surround construction, the BIOM® C4 is one of the most breathable modern golf shoes we’ve tested. 

As well as this technology-packed list of features, Ecco are never short of adding a few finer details that elevate the experience of wearing a golf shoe even further. An extremely stretchy mesh sock construction at the top of the shoe. Aesthetically, the thicker midsole and colour blocks on the side create a sneaker-style look that allows the BIOM® C4 to look as stylish off the course as it does on it. The best added detail, one that makes this shoe accessible to pretty much all male golfers, is the breathable OrthoLite insole. Not only does it offer long-term cushioning, but it can be removed to add extra width to the shoe for those who require it. 

The Ecco BIOM® C4 is one of the most technology-packed and meticulously designed golf shoes currently on the market. With this much expertise and technology now invested into what we wear on our feet, surely it’s time for golfers to take their footwear investments as seriously as the clubs in their bag. 

The Ecco BIOM® C4 is available now to purchase from the Ecco website.