ECCO BIOM G5 Golf Shoe
The ECCO BIOM G5 golf shoe is the latest iteration of Ecco’s popular BIOM line, which is designed to provide golfers with a comfortable, supportive, and responsive shoe. The premium G5 builds on the success of its predecessor, the BIOM G3, with a number of improvements, including a new BOA lacing system, a more flexible outsole, and a more stylish design.
The Looks
ECCO has a definitive, signature style that is certainly unique to them in the industry. The new BIOM G5 is a stylish golf shoe that does a good job blending casual and athletic looks on the course. Its profile is a sleek, modern design with a clean, minimalist aesthetic. The upper is made from a combination of leather and synthetic materials, which provides a comfortable and supportive fit. There are three different colorways available so you can find one that matches your personal tastes.
Comfort Level
Credit where credit is due, ECCO knows how to make a comfortable show. They do a great job at making their shoes some of the most comfortable in the industry. Unsurprisingly, the ECCO BIOM G5 is impressively comfortable. It’s both supportive and soft on your feet the same time. A soft, padded collar helps to reduce friction and prevent blisters. It’s also a pretty lightweight shoe making for an easy extended wear around the golf course. The BIOM G5 is also breathable so your feet don’t become a major sweat factory on the golf course.
I would be remiss if I did not tip my cap to the BIOM G5’s use of GORE-TEX. This material is completely waterproof while still being breathable. So not only will your feet stay cool, but they’ll also stay completely dry in wet conditions!
On-Course Performance
Part of good performance in a golf shoe is establishing good balance and a strong foundation. While offered with a traditional lacing system as well, the ECCO BIOM G5 is available with the BOA system. I always feel that this makes the shoe more snug and forms to your foot better. More importantly, it stays that way throughout your entire wear of the shoe whereas traditional laces can easily become loose or untied. Who doesn’t love a little set it and forget it?
Additionally, the Zarma-Tour spikes provide great traction in both wet and dry conditions. Working alongside the traditional spikes are “grooves” that help provide added traction for a better gripping surface. Add in the responsive outsole and you have a solid foundation to make a good golf swing.
Final Thoughts – ECCO BIOM G5 Golf Shoe
If there’s one thing this brand has done well for decades, it’s make a comfortable shoe. The ECCO BIOM G5 is a high-performance golf shoe that’s really comfortable and certainly performs. Also, ECCO’s signature blend of casual and athletic sneaker style has a European flair that makes them stand out from the field. Though the BIOM G5 is a bit on the pricey side, everything about it is top of the line and they’re going to hold up over a long tenure of golf in any and all conditions.
