Ecco Biom H4 2023 Golf Footwear Evaluation
As you may see from our earlier overview of the Ecco H4 footwear (opens in new tab), we have been massive followers so we needed to see if this continued with the 2023 mannequin. Has Ecco improved the design? Is the brand new mannequin a candidate for among the best golf footwear (opens in new tab) out proper now? We examined them to seek out out.
From a styling perspective I’ve at all times preferred the appears to be like of the H4’s and this continues with the brand new design as nicely which options numerous new tweaks. It has a reworked higher which was primarily noticeable in two areas. Within the toe it appears to be like a contact slimmer while the tongue itself has been redesigned fully. I actually preferred the brown leather-based patch on the older mannequin however this new tongue has a less complicated end that truly aids consolation (extra on that later).
General I feel it’s a shoe that can go well with lots of people. It’s visually interesting due to the mix of a easy aesthetic that additionally options some pops of coloration. It isn’t excessive and garish, however reasonably has subtlety to it. (Personally I additionally hope they do a particular version Henrik Stenson ‘Iceman’ model as nicely as a result of they have been very cool footwear!) On that notice there are a number of good colours to select from and the gray/blue end I examined actually appears to be like good – sufficient to earn a spot on this 12 months’s Editor’s Alternative.
Subsequent I need to discuss concerning the consolation (opens in new tab) on supply. The earlier footwear weren’t the softest feeling underfoot and maybe felt a bit extra agency, however I didn’t really feel like this was the case with the brand new mannequin. They felt delicate however not overly squishy and the tongue particularly was a brand new design factor which felt comfy excessive of my ft. Regardless of the sleeker toe design the footwear nonetheless provided room to maneuver and but the part in the direction of the heel gave locked in consolation as nicely. Briefly, on one significantly lengthy testing day these footwear felt wonderful all through and I did not expertise any painful rubbing or blisters which might usually happen when taking new footwear out for a spin proper from the field. Moreover, for these of you with wider ft (opens in new tab), you may take away the insole to get a bit of extra room which is a design function we have not seen on many fashions.
Transferring on to grip and stability, I examined these footwear a number of instances and in several circumstances which allowed me to gauge efficiency right here, and I used to be pleasantly stunned. The outsole itself gave excellent grip and regardless of mud and sand gathering in every channel this didn’t appear to affect the grip and stability. In moist circumstances the footwear additionally carried out nicely and I discovered them to be fairly simple to wash after too.
Talking of moist circumstances these footwear are 100% waterproof (opens in new tab) which I acquired to check in an absolute downpour. My ft have been dry all through due to the footwear uppers, that are crafted from premium, sturdy, and skinny ECCO Efficiency Leather-based. This leather-based, which has a level of water resistance to it, then will get handled with a GORE-TEX membrane to make the footwear fully waterproof. It’s also price noting this remedy makes them breathable too which was noticeable given I examined all of them day on one event.
The one adverse I might actually consider for these footwear is that due to the distinct Ecco design (opens in new tab), some individuals could also be postpone by that. I wasn’t, I feel they appear nice, however the look might divide opinion. Additionally with Ecco it’s price noting on the web site that they do European sizing so I might at all times advocate being conscious of your particular US or UK measurement, after which convert it on their web site to get the perfect measurement for you.
