Ecco golf shoes

Waesfjord

Hi all,

anyone familiar with their shoes, as thinking of picking up a pair (black ones), as my existing shoes are ready to fall apart on my feet.

Although Ecco woudln't be most stylish, they have Goretex, so probably best lasting for retaining their waterproofness.

Nayone any experience with these shoes, or Ecco golf shoes in general?

http://www.4golfonline.com/ecco-classic-gtx-golf-shoes-p-756.html

soundsham

Tried them once too heavy a shoe for me

SuprSi

I bought a pair of these over Christmas;

http://www.4golfonline.com/ecco-casual-cool-ii-gtx-golf-shoes-whtsilverblk-sale-p-1793.html

I played a few rounds in February on some very wet courses, and as I usually do with my shoes went to the air hose at the end of the round to dry them off and clean them up a little, but the air hose actually ripped the leather in a few places. I played in them the following week and the rips got bigger and ruined the shoes, so I brought them back and got a new pair.

As it turns out, apparently the leather on them is so soft that an air hose shouldn't be used. Personally I think that's daft as I've never had this problem with any other shoes. We haven't had a drop of rain over here since I moved so I don't know if the same thing will happen (obviously I won't use the air hose) but outside of this I think they're a great shoe. Very comfortable and have very good grip, plus they kept my feet completely dry in the few wet rounds I played earlier in the year back in Ireland.

I don't know if the pair you've linked are made of the same leather as mine but it might be something to be wary of.

staker

A fellow player wears these,he says they're the best thing since a sliced pan in the wet,and he's been wearing them a good while now.

Same fellow never cleans his gear-clubs,buggy,shoes,nada- after a round,he just turfs them into his van and I could swear they're left there til the next outing...

Does he know something I don't?:pac:

Waesfjord

SuprSi wrote: »

I bought a pair of these over Christmas;

http://www.4golfonline.com/ecco-casual-cool-ii-gtx-golf-shoes-whtsilverblk-sale-p-1793.html

I played a few rounds in February on some very wet courses, and as I usually do with my shoes went to the air hose at the end of the round to dry them off and clean them up a little, but the air hose actually ripped the leather in a few places. I played in them the following week and the rips got bigger and ruined the shoes, so I brought them back and got a new pair.

As it turns out, apparently the leather on them is so soft that an air hose shouldn't be used. Personally I think that's daft as I've never had this problem with any other shoes. We haven't had a drop of rain over here since I moved so I don't know if the same thing will happen (obviously I won't use the air hose) but outside of this I think they're a great shoe. Very comfortable and have very good grip, plus they kept my feet completely dry in the few wet rounds I played earlier in the year back in Ireland.

I don't know if the pair you've linked are made of the same leather as mine but it might be something to be wary of.

a quick check on the leather on your shoes (see link you provided) states it is distressed leather

What is distressed leather? (google search)
Distressed Leather is aniline dyed leather with an artificially worn and aged appearance in which the natural characteristics of the hide such as healed scars, scratches, and wrinkles are considered a positive characteristic.

Other shoes are not distressed leather. Like you never heard of leather being so susceptible to anything.

If compressed air gets through it so easy (unless the Ca you used was super high pressure , expect it to have minimal protection from anything else either (someone standing on you etc), isn't that what shoes are for at the end of the day - to protect the toes?

Waesfjord

staker wrote: »

A fellow player wears these,he says they're the best thing since a sliced pan in the wet,and he's been wearing them a good while now.

Same fellow never cleans his gear-clubs,buggy,shoes,nada- after a round,he just turfs them into his van and I could swear they're left there til the next outing...

Does he know something I don't?:pac:

I've treated my last pair like that for numerous years - still waterproof, just falling apart from wear now. They were not leather, PU or some other waterproof rubber shoe, however did the job!!

SuprSi

brian1976 wrote: »

a quick check on the leather on your shoes (see link you provided) states it is distressed leather

What is distressed leather? (google search)
Distressed Leather is aniline dyed leather with an artificially worn and aged appearance in which the natural characteristics of the hide such as healed scars, scratches, and wrinkles are considered a positive characteristic.

Other shoes are not distressed leather. Like you never heard of leather being so susceptible to anything.

If compressed air gets through it so easy (unless the Ca you used was super high pressure , expect it to have minimal protection from anything else either (someone standing on you etc), isn't that what shoes are for at the end of the day - to protect the toes?

That's a very good point. I hope nobody stands on my foot! If it were to happen and the leather were to crack like before I'd be getting on the phone to Ecco straight away! I can still recommend them as extremely comfortable though I paid €150 in McGuirks and on that site they're much cheaper.

Zak Flaps

I bought Ecco golf shoes last year and haven't had any problems. Very comfortable. Have been out just a few times when the course was wet and they kept my feet perfectly dry. Gortex on mine also.

Their shoes are beginning to look a little more stylish...

http://www.golfdigest.com/golf-equipment/blogs/newstuff/Ecco%20BIOM.jpg

getoffthepot

brian1976 wrote: »

Hi all,

anyone familiar with their shoes, as thinking of picking up a pair (black ones), as my existing shoes are ready to fall apart on my feet.

Although Ecco woudln't be most stylish, they have Goretex, so probably best lasting for retaining their waterproofness.

Nayone any experience with these shoes, or Ecco golf shoes in general?

http://www.4golfonline.com/ecco-classic-gtx-golf-shoes-p-756.html

I have a pair of these (brown & white) and find them very good, even better than the dryjoys.

copacetic

Zak Flaps wrote: »

I bought Ecco golf shoes last year and haven't had any problems. Very comfortable. Have been out just a few times when the course was wet and they kept my feet perfectly dry. Gortex on mine also.

Their shoes are beginning to look a little more stylish...

http://www.golfdigest.com/golf-equipment/blogs/newstuff/Ecco%20BIOM.jpg

Was looking at the bioms myself but very expensive. They look well and very comfortable though.

Those ones are yak leather which apparently is 3 times stronger than cow leather, so presume there would be no issues with tearing.

johnny_cash

Hi all, Where is the best site to buy golf shoes?

Salmoy

I am on my third pair of Ecco golf shoes - after a brief, disastrous, flirtation with Footjoy.
I am Ecco's biggest fan and will bore anyone who cares to listen. Not just for golf, but for general walking around.

sodbuster77

Won a pair this year and they are the most comfortable golf shoe I have ever worn.

J6P

Got a pair of adidas 360 which fell apart after about 1 year, roughly 60 rounds.

I have since got a pair of ecco/gore tex still going strong in the wet after 2 years.

Needless to say i'll be going for the ecco's in the future.

Dtoffee

I got a pair two years ago, nothing special and not the best I've ever had. I regard ecco as a very very expensive ordinary golf shoe that has a snob value.

Golf shoes get serious abuse on the course and I think you have to manage your shoe selection to suit the conditions ..... hence a pair of summer and winter shoes is a good idea. Think about the terrain you are going to be walking on, I play links and need light breathable uppers with soft soles in the summer and waterproof with good grip shoes in the winter. You could probably buy two good pairs of golf shoes for the cost of your Ecco's:cool:

I also notice there is a trend to use walking type shoes in the summer and to be honest, its not a bad idea and also opens up the option of using non golf brands.

GreeBo

+1
Three pairs of ecco GTX shoes and still a fan.
They are slightly heavier than an addidas (summer pair) I have but they work like a pair of rubber wellies in the rain.
1 pair are 3 years old and still 100% waterproof. And when I say waterproof I mean stand in a puddle up over the laces and still bone dry.

Got soaked in my brand new "guaranteed 2 year waterproof" addidas just last week.

esker man

anyone use winter golf boots such as the adidas ones, are they practical

GreeBo

esker man wrote: »

anyone use winter golf boots such as the adidas ones, are they practical

Played in a pair of hiking boots once before and didnt like it, my ankles were too restricted.
Maybe golf specific ones are better but I honestly dont see the point.
If its that wet then you are probably ruining the course.