LeBron James and NIKE. Lionel Messi and adidas. Signature shoes are a big part of sports … well, most sports anyway. Golf has long been lacking in this regard, with the exception of Tiger Woods, of course.
That’s why I’m excited about what ECCO Golf is doing with South African star Erik van Rooyen. The two teamed up for a signature-edition (player-edition or PE, if you will) of the ECCO Biom H4, the brand’s flagship spikeless golf shoe.
Let’s take a closer look at the shoes and the story behind them.
ECCO BIOM H4 Release Details
- Available now at ECCO
- Men’s sizes EU 39-48
- BIOM 2.0 last for a comfortable, ergonomical fit
- ECCO MTN GRIP spikeless outsole
- GORE-TEX Waterproof technology
- ECCO Performance leather upper
Can You Hear It?
One look at the new Erik van Rooyen Signature Edition BIOM H4 from ECCO and it’s easy to see what inspired the playful design. Van Rooyen’s passion for music and fashion breathes new life into a shoe that would otherwise be lost amidst a sea of other golf shoe options.
“Anyone that’s seen me play knows that I really enjoy being different and innovative on the golf course and it’s awesome that the ECCO GOLF team allows me to reflect that in my signature edition styles,” says van Rooyen. “To be able to create my own shoe is a real honor and BIOM H4 is such a great model to do it with.”
The design is full of Easter eggs and nods to van Rooyen’s polarizing style including his infamous jogger pants and mustache.
An Ode to Player Edition Shoes
Player-edition shoes are something that golf is desperately missing. The world of professional golf is full of characters and players who deserve signature-edition shoes. What’s more, fans deserve the opportunity to buy the shoes worn by their favorite players – something that isn’t always possible.
Consider this a big win for ECCO. Not only are they releasing a full-on player-edition shoe, complete with van Rooyen’s style and logo, but they’re making it available to the public.
It’s always fun to see a player’s personality and style shine through. If we want professional golfers to feel more human, nothing makes their personalities more real than a signature-edition shoe that the masses can share. And if you’re in the market for new kicks, be sure to check out our full review of the Best Golf Shoes of 2023.
League Golfer
3 years ago
The “regular” version of this shoe costs $230. I don’t know what the special edition shoe will cost, but this does not seem like something that golf needs more of. Just like we don’t need more $600 drivers and $1300 iron sets. We need more of things that cost one third of these amounts.