Ecco Women’s Street Golf Shoes
Ecco Women’s Street Golf Shoes: There would be no future without the past. The game of golf has a rich history, which has given way to our present day game. Old wooden drivers have been replaced with titanium and carbon fiber technology. Five woods and low lofted irons are more and more being replaced by hybrid clubs. So are our traditional spiked shoes heading the way of the “wood?” Let’s face it, there will always be the old school players that scoff at riding in carts and wearing shorts on the course, and they will probably insist on keeping their spiked shoes. But, If Ecco has anything to say about it, their new Ecco Women’s Street Golf shoe is going to buck tradition.
ECCO…ecco…ecco
The Ecco Women’s Street Golf shoe that I received was sharp footwear indeed. It looked more like an updated version of an old fashioned canvas sport shoe than leather golf shoe. Ecco has pulled off a classic look without being “in your face overcool.” It was tan with contrasting deep purple shoe strings and sole. I got an immediate thumbs up from my 14 year old daughter and her approval is rare. I would slip this pair of shoes on and head out to a back yard BBQ or to the movies. So, as far as style is concerned, the Ecco Street Golf shoe is a winner. But how do they perform?
The traditional spikes have been replaced with a sole full of small round spikes. Leaving no detail undone, each spike is topped off with the recognizable Ecco “e.” At no time did I ever feel like I didn’t have a good grip on the tee box or fairways. But, if I’m being completely honest with you, I have days that I spend a lot of time in the sand traps . . . they are like magnets for me. These shoes outperformed my expectations in the sand. I had a great feel for digging myself in and setting myself up -what a plus! They look great and as far as the sand is concerned, I had great outs all day. The comfort level was right up there with my well worn 2 year old sneakers. You can’t ask for much more.
There are plenty of days that I go straight from the course to my daily routine and vice versa. In these shoes, I can go straight from the course to just about anywhere without looking like I just walked off the course. I can also put my shoes on before I leave my house and still get a few things done inside without the fear of scratching my floors or snagging a rug. The future has arrived and the Ecco Women’s Street Golf shoe is definitely here to stay.
Like the men’s counterpart, the Ecco Street are not waterproof, although I have worn them in dew type situations without leakage. The ladies version comes in six color variations and retails for about $150.
You can see the whole line of Ecco women’s golf shoes on their website.
Hi Susan,
First of all, my wife’s name is Susan, so I have a natural affinity to Susans! Your candid and kind words about the ECCO women’s Street only highlight this affinity. I think you have detailed in your blog what many women (and men) have relayed to us about our Street hybrid golf shoes. We have mixed fashion and function equally together to create Street.
Since launching Street in 2010 with Freddie Couples, we have had a huge hit on our hands. In the following 2 years, Street and the hybrid category have gone from fad status to stardom and the HOTTEST trend in the golf industry. ECCO beleieves that in 12 -18 months, hybrid shoes will represent more than 50% of the entire golf footwear sold in the US. Apparently, so does the rest of the golf footwear industry as ALL the brands are busy chasing this business with introductions of their own versions of Street. If imitation is the greatest form of flattery, ECCO is extremely flattered.
We are not sitting around waiting for the rest of the industry to catch up to us. Instead, we have created new colors, new materials and new styles of Street. In addition, we have launched what we feel will be the next revolution and trend in the golf footwear industry….BIOM. BIOM is short for biomechanics and is all about “natural motion.” This phenomenon fueled explosive growth in the running industry this last 3 years. ECCO launched the concept called BIOM (which is product with cleats) in the golf world in 2011 and rolled it out in a big way in 2012. We also took the natural motion concept of BIOM and combined it with our Street hybrid concept to create what is the HOTTEST selling hybrid style in the industry, BIOM Hybrid. But, we aren’t stopping with Street, Street extensions, BIOM and/or BIOM Hybrid. In late 2012, we will launch the hybrid style which will rock the market and move many traditionalist or classic consumers into the world of hybrid golf shoes. It is called Tour Hybrid. Wait until you and your reader see this!!!!!!!
Best Regards,
David Helter
Sales Director – ECCO Golf, USA
I purchased a pair of Ecco Biom’s yesterday. Very comfortable and very nice to look at. A bit surprised that Ecco no longer seem to produce size 42 for women – the size 8.5 I bought turned out to be a size 41 – usually a 7 – 7.5 in the UK – so not quite long enough to use with thicker socks in the winter. Had a big problem though. Played a round of golf first thing this morning(dew on the ground)and the shoes leaked very badly indeed. Returned them first thing to the retailer with a pair of soggy socks and got an immediate refund. Won’t be trying another pair. I’ve always worn Ecco golf shoes in the past and they have been excellent. The Biom golf shoe doesn’t cut it for me I’m afraid – even at an investment of £170.