Ecco Women’s Biom C4 Golf Shoe Review
Alison Root put Ecco's latest Biom C4 golf shoe to the test, but did it live up to her expectations?
If it’s incredible comfort that you’re after, then look no further than Ecco’s Biom C4 that’s available with Boa and standard lacing. It’s an attractive, performance-led shoe and it is packed with the technology that Ecco is renowned for, so golfers can feel both comfortable and supported from the ground up to get the most out of their game.
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Exceptional comfort
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Delivers impressive grip and stability
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Smart and timeless design
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Outsole not the easiest to keep clean
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Ecco’s Biom C4 hybrid golf shoe was first introduced in 2022 and has since become a very popular model in the brand’s collection, renowned for exceptional comfort and stability. I therefore had high expectations that this spikeless shoe would deliver on all accounts as one of the best women’s golf shoes for 2024?
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The women’s model is available in four colorways including beige, white, and new for 2024, limestone and blue bell. I tested the shoe in white, it’s actually off-white, and the tongue and around the heel is a light shade of pink, which complements the sole in the same color. It’s a smart looking shoe, there’s no fussy detailing, although the outsole has plenty to consider, aa it’s split into three sections, designed in this way to provide ultimate traction, stability and rotational support.
First impression, the high-quality leather is extremely soft to touch, especially the toe area, similar to Duca del Cosma’s Alesi model, but was this shoe as comfortable as it looked? I can honestly say, while there are many women’s golf shoes on the market that provide comfort, in my opinion, the BIOM C4 tops the list as far as cushioning and overall comfort is concerned - over 18 holes I felt like I was wearing a pair of comfy slippers.
The comfort this shoe provides is largely thanks to the stretchy mesh sock and Ecco’s Fluidform Direct Comfort technology, which is a process that uses specialised fluid materials for cushioning and rebound that also creates a flexible and durable bond without the compromises common with stitched or glued assemblies.
But that’s not all…until testing this shoe, I had not been a fan of the Boa lacing system, but now I’m sold, because I could easily create the perfect fit by simply turning the dial.
I’ve always rated the performance of Ecco golf shoes, like the LT1 model, that joins Ecco's lineup for the 2024 season, because aside from comfort, they feature advanced technology that allow women to feel stable and in control. Biom stands for biomechanical optimisation, and it’s this technology that enhances the foot’s ability to move more naturally and close to the ground.
On every shot, the three-section outsole did a great job, as I felt significant grip and support, on a par with FootJoy’s spikeless Pro/SLX and the spiked model from adidas, the Tour360 24. One thing I would say, with three different sections that feature small holes, it’s not the easiest outsole to keep clean if you wear this shoe in muddy conditions.
The Biom C4 does have a hefty price tag, but for superior comfort and first-class performance, this spikeless shoe is hard to beat.
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Alison Root has over 25 years experience working in media and events, predominantly dedicated to golf, in particular the women’s game. Until 2020, for over a decade Alison edited Women & Golf magazine and website, and is now the full-time Women's Editor for Golf Monthly. Alison is a respected and leading voice in the women's game, overseeing content that communicates to active golfers from grassroots through to the professional scene, and developing collaborative relationships to widen Golf Monthly's female audience across all platforms to elevate women's golf to a new level. She is a 16-handicap golfer (should be better) and despite having had the fantastic opportunity to play some of the best golf courses around the world, Kingsbarns in Scotland is her favourite.
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