Ecco Biom C4 shoe £210
GM verdict
One of the most technologypacked spikeless golf shoes we’ve tested this year, the Ecco Biom C4 seriously impressed us with its overall comfort, grip, style and breathability. It builds nicely on the foundations of the excellent Biom H4, which carries over into 2022, but the new sneaker-style has won our hearts from a style perspective, with on-course performance to match.
Straight out of the box these shoes are comfortable and require no breaking in whatsoever. That’s in part down to the super-soft Ecco Performance leather plus the Ecco Fluidform technology that creates a balance of cushioning and rebound below the foot.
This comfort is enhanced by the Exhaust Grid, which makes you feel a little high off the ground but certainly seems to maximise breathability something we’re keen to test further in the hot summer months. You’d also be forgiven for thinking that spikeless shoes tend to offer less grip and stability than their spiked counterparts. While that is true in some cases, the Biom C4 is one of the most supportive and grippy spikeless shoes of 2022.
You can certainly feel the different sections at work and the grip was pleasingly effective, even in damp conditions. The Biom C4 is also fully waterproof and despite all those holes on the side of the outsole, there was no leakage when we tested them on a particularly damp February afternoon. We’d stick to spikes in truly wet conditions, but the Biom C4 holds its own when there’s water about.
Our one qualm is that the toe section of the shoe is tricky to clean and the material used is prone to staining. This is especially prominent on the follow-through foot, where the toe will often make contact with the ground. The holes in the outsole look like they should be prone to gathering mud, but we’ve not experienced this yet.
However, these are only small gripes considering this is such a comfortable golf shoe, and one that really helps you get the most from the ground as you swing. While the price may be eyewatering for some, after wearing these for a number of weeks now, we feel like you do get your money’s worth with the Biom C4.