SPY VIP The Dansome Posted September 8, 2014 SPY VIP Share Posted September 8, 2014 ECCO BIOM ZERO GOLF SHOES Initial Impressions FROM ECCO: Improve your game with the BIOM Zero, the lightest most flexible and low-profile golf shoe ECCO has ever produced. This minimalist inspired men's golf shoe is made with a premium Yak leather upper and water-repellent Hydromax™ treatment; the second skin leather lining wicks away moisture while remaining remarkably soft. With BIOM technology this ultra-lightweight, exceptionally low profile golf shoe has dynamic traction and takes comfort to the next level with an experience that's as close as you can get to playing barefoot. UPPERS MADE OF YAK LEATHER The first thing you immediately notice freeing the Biom Zero from their box is the smell of fine leather. There is no doubt in one's mind that ECCO has produced a high end luxury shoe here and really making it apparent is just how soft they are. The outer leather has been treated with ECCO's patented Hydromax treatment and reinforced by a second skin lining to ensure your toes stay dry when it matters. BIOM ANATOMICALLY SHAPED The fit is quite remarkable even for my slightly wider than normal feet. ECCO say it's as close to playing barefoot as one can get I must agree, the shoe almost molds to your foot and being “Ultra-Lightweight†means at no time does it feel out of place. There's really good arch support and noticeable outer stability as well. The inlay is “anatomically shaped†to cradle your and pamper your feet in a very cushioned foam. I just gotta say it; these things are uber comfy. LOWER TO THE GROUND, NATURAL MOTION TECHNOLOGY There really isn't much sole to these at all, but fear not this does not come off as unnatural compared to what you normally might be used to. Those from a traditionally thicker sole should have no trouble transitioning to the BIOMs. Once again, as pointed out before there's a lot of stability to the BIOM ZERO's. ECCO-DYNAMIC TRACTION SYSTEM® (E-DTS®) HYBRID TECHNOLOGY Spike-less? Yes. Traction-less? No. ECCO's “soft Spike†Dynamic Ttraction System® is along to ensure you don't slip when the pressures on. Look for a follow up report after I've had a chance to put some serious playing time on these. FOR MORE INFO: http://us.shop.ecco.com/men-golf/ecco-mens-biom-zero-golf-lace-130314.html?dwvar_130314_color=58247#cgid=golf-men-biom http://ca.shop.ecco.com/ Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy Barbajo Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Mmmmm, baby. Those are some nice looking shoes. Had a pair of Ecco's several years ago - up there with True Linkswear in terms of comfort! What's in the bag: Driver: TSR3; DynaPWR Carbon FW Wood: DynaPWR 3-wood; TSR 2+ Hybrids: PXG Gen4 18-degree Utility Irons: ZX MkII 20* Irons:; 699/699 Pro V2 Combo; D9 Forged; MT86 (coming soon!); VIP 1025 V-Foil MB/CB; Wedges: RTX6 Zipcore Putter: HB Soft Milled 10.5; Newport Special Select; Willamette, BB8; 8802; MATI Monto Ball: Tour B RXS; Z-STAR Diamond; Triad Stat Tracker/GPS Watch: Follow @golfspybarbajo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP The Dansome Posted September 8, 2014 Author SPY VIP Share Posted September 8, 2014 Mmmmm, baby. Those are some nice looking shoes. Had a pair of Ecco's several years ago - up there with True Linkswear in terms of comfort! The Trues I have are like big slippers, these feel more a part of the golfer. Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeeRed Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Gotta agree with the slipper vs. golf shoe comparison. I have True's and ECCO's and prefer the latter from a performance standpoint. I love the comfort of the True's, of course, but they can feel a little mushy at times. Looking forward to reading about the performance of the BIOM Zero's. PING i20 8.5*, TFC707D (S)Callaway RAZR Fit 15*, neutral setting, stock shaft (S)PING i20 20*, TFC707H (S)Adams Pro a12 23*, Matrix Ozik Altus (S)PING i20 5-PW, TT DG S300, 1.5* flat (purple dot)SCOR 50*,54*,58*, Genius 12 KBS Tour (S), 1.5* flat, -1/4"STX xForm 3, 35" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozcycle Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 When I play in the afternoon, I wear my Ecco streets.......as most of my golf is a 8 AM shotgun, there is too much dew on the ground for the Ecco's to hold. Driver: 0311 XF 10.5* w/Project X Cypher 40 gram Senior shaft or 0811 XF 12* w/Evenflo Riptide CB Senior shaft Fairways: 0211 5W & 7W w/ Evenflo Riptide CB regular shaft and Tour Edge E521 9W w/Fubuki HD50 regular shaft Hybrid: None in bag at the moment Irons: Titleist T300 5-PW w/Fubuki MV Senior graphite shafts w/Golf Pride Tour Wedges: Edison forged 49*, 53* and 57* wedges with KB PGI Senior shafts(80 grm). Putter: 33” Evnroll ER6R or ER2 or Bellum Winmore Model 707, or Nike Method Core Drone w/Evnroll Gravity Grip Bag: Vice cart bag(Black/Lime). Ball: Snell MTB Prime X, Maxfli Tour/S/X CG, Titleist Pro V1x or Titleist TruFeel Using Shot Scope X5 and Pinned Rangefinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP The Dansome Posted September 8, 2014 Author SPY VIP Share Posted September 8, 2014 When I play in the afternoon, I wear my Ecco streets.......as most of my golf is a 8 AM shotgun, there is too much dew on the ground for the Ecco's to hold. Thanks Foz I'll keep this in mind when I'm going out early. Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furu Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I've used Zero since summer 2013. Can't compare it to real barefoot shoes like Vivo. Too much stability and the sole is too stiff. I think it would've been a better shoe with a different sole. It's like they've just used the sole from the regular street. It's a good "crossover" model though. Nice way for those interested in zero drop and barefoot to try it without too extreme shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeeRed Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I've used Zero since summer 2013. Can't compare it to real barefoot shoes like Vivo. Too much stability and the sole is too stiff. I think it would've been a better shoe with a different sole. It's like they've just used the sole from the regular street. It's a good "crossover" model though. Nice way for those interested in zero drop and barefoot to try it without too extreme shoes. This is an interesting point. I have a pair of Vivo's and you feel everything through the sole. I was thinking the ECCO's would be better with more structure, but it sounds like there may be too much. PING i20 8.5*, TFC707D (S)Callaway RAZR Fit 15*, neutral setting, stock shaft (S)PING i20 20*, TFC707H (S)Adams Pro a12 23*, Matrix Ozik Altus (S)PING i20 5-PW, TT DG S300, 1.5* flat (purple dot)SCOR 50*,54*,58*, Genius 12 KBS Tour (S), 1.5* flat, -1/4"STX xForm 3, 35" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozcycle Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 These Bioms look even more comfortable than my Ecco Streets. Driver: 0311 XF 10.5* w/Project X Cypher 40 gram Senior shaft or 0811 XF 12* w/Evenflo Riptide CB Senior shaft Fairways: 0211 5W & 7W w/ Evenflo Riptide CB regular shaft and Tour Edge E521 9W w/Fubuki HD50 regular shaft Hybrid: None in bag at the moment Irons: Titleist T300 5-PW w/Fubuki MV Senior graphite shafts w/Golf Pride Tour Wedges: Edison forged 49*, 53* and 57* wedges with KB PGI Senior shafts(80 grm). Putter: 33” Evnroll ER6R or ER2 or Bellum Winmore Model 707, or Nike Method Core Drone w/Evnroll Gravity Grip Bag: Vice cart bag(Black/Lime). Ball: Snell MTB Prime X, Maxfli Tour/S/X CG, Titleist Pro V1x or Titleist TruFeel Using Shot Scope X5 and Pinned Rangefinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furu Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 This is an interesting point. I have a pair of Vivo's and you feel everything through the sole. I was thinking the ECCO's would be better with more structure, but it sounds like there may be too much. I would suggest Puma Faas Lite if you want the light, zero drop feeling without the thin Vivo sole. Yes - you can feel if it's heads or tails when stepping on a coin in Vivo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmikecpa Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Nice review. I just picked up a pair of these a week or so ago and have yet to take them out of the box. WITB 2024 Qi10 LS 9* HZRDUS RDX Smoke Blue 60g 6.5 M5 15* Evenflow Black 75g 6.5 Sim Ti 22* HZRDUS Red 75g 6.5 Sim2 Rescue 22* Diamana Thump 100x X Forged CB 5 - PW MMT 105 TX Jaws Raw 50*, 54* & 58* TTDG "OG" Spinner Toulon Madison BGT Fire 34.75" Z Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmon Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Wish I had $299 to spend on a pair, decided to get a pair of the streets instead for $100 Driver: Titleist 907 D2 7.5* Aldila VS Proto Shaft 65 X Fairway Woods: Titleist 980F 19* Pro Trajectory stock Titleist 4375 R shaft (desperately need to replace) Irons: Taylormade LT2's 3-PW S300 dynamic golds Sand Wedge: Vokey 56* 256 10 Oil can 8620 finish True temper shaft Lob Wedge: Shark 64* wedge True temper shaft Putter: Scotty Cameron Studio Style Newport 2 blade, 303 GSS Insert, 35'' 330g 4*L 71*L Ball: Pro VI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RookieBlue7 Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Wore my ned black and red Biom Hybrids today... Been a while since I had Eccos on my feet... Yep, love these still In The BagDriver: TaylorMade M2 (2017) w/ Project X T1100 HZRDUS Handcrafted 65x Strong 3 wood: Taylormade M1 15* w/ ProjectX T1100 HZRDUS handcrafted 75x3 Hybrid: Adams PRO 18* w/ KBS Tour Hybrid S flex tipped 1/2"4 Hybrid: Adams PRO 20* (bent to 21*) w/ KBS Tour Hybrid S flex tipped 1/2"4-AW: TaylorMade P770 w/ Dynamic Gold Tour Issue Black Onyx S400 SW: 56* Scratch Tour Dept(CC grooves) w/ Dynamic Gold SpinnerLW: 60* Scratch Tour Department (CC grooves) w/ Dynamic Gold SpinnerXW: 64* Cally XForged Vintage w/ DG X100 8 iron tiger steppedPutter: Nike Method Prototype 006 at 34"Have a ton of back-ups in all categories, but there are always 14 clubs in the bag that differ depending on the course and set-up. Bomb and gouge. Yes, I'm a club gigolo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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