The Biom H5 is the latest offering from ECCO’s range of performance golf shoes. Inspired by the flowing Nordic fjords and the rugged Scottish Highlands, it’s designed to tackle any conditions in ultimate comfort, so did the Textile model impress?
The silvery grey midsole was the first thing that caught my attention as its abstract look reminds me of being in the mountains, reflecting the nature-inspired design of this shoe.
But that’s not the only reason why it stands out, as the Textile is the summer edition of the Biom H5 and the upper has open mesh for added comfort in warm weather. There are no bright pops of color like Duca del Cosma's Latina model, but its overall appearance is very stylish in neutral shades of cream and grey with green peeping through the mesh and on the sole. It’s also available in beige.
I felt confident in these shoes as soon as I put them on, as I really like their appearance and the way they fit, which is snug, but enough room at the front without squeezing my toes. It has a removable and washable Ortholite insole for cushioning with the option of removing it if you need extra width.
I like the low profile and I was convinced that it’s lower than some of the other best women’s golf shoes on the market, such as Duca del Cosma’s Olivera 2 and G/Fore’s MG4+ O2 G/Lock, but when I compared them, that’s not the case, so it must just be how they look and feel to me!
I was not surprised that these shoes delivered the comfort and performance I was expecting, as the brand has an established history of packing their shoes with technology for happy feet.
The tongue, which comes up quite high and is handy to use for pulling your foot into the shoe, is made in a soft and silky fabric, which runs round to the heel where there is additional padding. The overall cushioning is great for a nice and springy lightweight shoe.
As for Ecco’s new Terra Traction System sole, which is a highlight of the Biom H5, it’s very strong and sturdy, so I found no problem finding grip and stability over my shots. I didn’t have to tackle any extreme conditions, but just by looking at the sole, I think it would do a pretty good job.
I wouldn’t fancy trying to clean mud off the mesh upper in the winter, so this is definitely a summer shoe and I would also say one of the most comfortable golf shoes for women.
