First Look: Ecco BIOM Hybrid 2 Golf/Street Shoes

Written by: Tony Korologos | Tuesday, May 26th, 2015
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Today’s footwear apparel scripting is killer.  Even at a BBQ yesterday or the office today, my brand new Ecco Golf BIOM Hybrid 2 shoes are super comfortable and extremely sharp looking.

Ecco BIOM Hybrid 2

Ecco BIOM Hybrid 2

I’ll be reviewing these hybrid golf shoes as soon as I’ve put them through the rigorous HOG testing battery on the course and around town.  For now you can see a few more Ecco Golf BIOM Hybrid 2 images here and I’d strongly consider these for an upcoming Father’s Day golf gift.


If the Seven Pairs of Shoes Fit, Wear Them

Written by: Tony Korologos | Friday, October 31st, 2014
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I built up quite a large amount of prize money at my city course, a large chunk due to my best finish in the Salt Lake Amateur (2nd).

My first world problem was having to spend about $1,400 in the pro shop before the season ends.  That may seem like an easy task for an average golfer.  I’m not an average golfer.  Because of my golf websites and connections, I have every golf club, golf apparel item, golf accessory, and golf product known to man.  I can’t go to the bathroom at 3 a.m. without tripping over some kind of swing training device.  That last thing in the world I want to do is spend $1,400 on golf stuff.

So the task was to find a way of spending $1,400 without buying anything golf related.  Tough to do when the only place you can shop is the pro shop at the local city course.  Once I realized the course was an Ecco dealer, I asked the pro if the shop could get Ecco street shoes, not golf shoes.  He had never ordered them before, but checked with the rep and sure enough he could order any Ecco shoe which was available.

BINGO

I ordered SEVEN pairs of Eccos.  Some are standard street shoes.  Some skate shoes.  I even got some unbelievable hiking boots.  The lovely lady even benefited by receiving a pair of lady lightweight shoes and a set of amazing hiking boots.

If the 7 pairs of shoes fit, wear them

If the 7 pairs of shoes fit, wear them

I’m going to be set in the street shoe department for a while.

The good news?  I don’t have the exact number, but I think I’ll still have $300-$400 left to spend.  I wonder if they deal in Kentwool socks…


Ecco Street EVO One Golf Shoe Review

Written by: Tony Korologos | Monday, February 10th, 2014
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Ecco Street EVO One Golf Shoes

Ecco Street EVO One Golf Shoes

Ecco is widely known for its very comfortable street and dress shoes. That style and comfort has translated well to the new Street EVO One.

The Street EVO One is a hybrid golf shoe, meaning it is designed for use on the course and off the course. Rather than having removable golf spikes, the tread of the shoe provides high traction on the golf course yet is low profile enough to wear anywhere.

Part of Ecco’s advantage is the fact that they own their own factories and can completely control the entire shoe-making process.

Design

Ecco Golf designs their shoes with a “foot first” approach. This is the opposite of some golf shoe makers, who focus on traction and stability first, often sacrificing comfort. Ecco builds the shoe around the foot, yet manages to maintain stability and traction.

Ecco shoes

Traction Bars & Traction Angles

Traction is achieved through the shoe’s roughly 100 molded “traction bars,” which each have four angled spokes. Those spokes provide some 800 “traction angles.” Simply, there is more surface area on each spike, giving the shoe a vastly larger gripping surface.  On my shoes I counted 78.  Yes, I counted them.  I suppose larger shoes have more surface area and thus would have more traction bars.

The Street EVO One is available in high-grade cow leather and genuine camel leather versions. Both versions feature Ecco’s “Hydromax” weather resistance treatment.

Style

The Street EVO One is as stylish as it is comfortable, and that is saying a lot. There are no crazy designs, no outlandish colors, no bizarre and unnecessary appointments. The two-color upper is modern looking but hints of a classic style.

On The Course / On The Street

Honestly I’ve worn the Street EVO One’s off the course at about a 10/1 ratio to on the course. They’re very comfortable, especially when worn with a high end wool or compression sock. Through the work day and even at times when walking long distances around town, the Street EVO One keeps my feet comfortable, dry, and feeling fresh.

Ecco Street EVO One - Style

Ecco Street EVO One – Style

On the golf course the Street EVO One performs flawlessly. Power and control starts at the base of the player’s body, where the feet connect to the ground. The stability and traction I have, even in my somewhat spazztic swing, is fantastic. With such a great foundation and great traction, I’m able to generate full power and control, yet keep a fine balance.

Shoveling Snow

Unfortunately it is winter here and the only golf I’ve managed to play for the last four months has been when I leave town and go south.  There has been quite a bit of snow lately, and I’ve had to shovel the driveway numerous times in the last month.  One day after returning from work I grabbed the snow shovel and got after it.  After a few minutes I realized that I was shoveling snow, in shorts, wearing Ecco Golf shoes.

ecco golf shoes

Ecco snow shoes!

I can now confidently say that the Street EVO One is a great shoe for snow shoveling.  Great traction.  As a bonus, it leaves really cool tracks in the snow thanks to the traction bars.

Critiques

My beef with Ecco golf shoes remains the same as it has always been, European sizing.  My shoe size is a straight up USA 9.  Ecco’s euro-sizing comes in USA half size increments.  For instance, a 42 in their sizing equals a USA size 8-8.5.  A 43 equals a USA size 9-9.5.  Since I’m a 9, the 43 is too big.   Sort of like wearing clown shoes.  I end up having to order a 42 and “hope” the shoe fits a little on the big side.  Fortunately for me the 42’s have fit great, though converting them to USA size says they should be half a size too small.

Conclusion

Most of my golf shoes sit in the garage and are only used on the golf course. My Street EVO One’s sit in the shoe rack of my closet. I wear them regularly. In fact, I’m wearing them right now, along with my pajamas. 🙂

Related Links

Ecco Street EVO One photos

Other Hooked On Golf Blog Ecco Reviews


Ecco Street Evo One Snow Golf Shoes

Written by: Tony Korologos | Thursday, January 9th, 2014
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I’ve begun the evaluation period for my review of the new Ecco Street EVO One hybrid golf shoes.  Today I wore them to the office and luxuriated comfortably all day in them.  Upon arrival at HOG World Headquarters (my house) the driveway needed shoveling, about four inches of snow.

Shoveling snow in shorts and golf shoes… This is normal.

With fresh treads and waterproof shoes, I shoveled the driveway.  The Street Evo’s performed very well in the snow.  Never slipped.  Feet dry.  Toes warm.

These are hybrids, but not just a hybrid street/golf shoe.  We’re talking street/golf/snow hybrid.

Phase one of the review complete.  Looking forward to phase 2, playing golf in them when the snow melts or when I leave town for green grass.


First Look: Ecco Golf Street EVO One Shoes

Written by: Tony Korologos | Monday, December 9th, 2013
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In for review is the new Street EVO One hybrid golf shoe from Ecco Golf.

Ecco Street EVO One Shoe

Ecco Street EVO One Shoe


I’ll be putting these in play as soon as possible, as in when the snow melts. Stay tuned for my review, hopefully very soon.


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