Ecco has collaborated with Rick Shiels for a limited-edition spin on the Biom C4, his self-professed favourite golf shoe. With only 500 pairs available, this will surely be a sought after shoe this season and is available from the Ecco website.
Ecco x Rick Shiels Edition Biom C4: First Impressions
Rick Shiels’ edition of the Biom C4 shoe, takes on Shiels’ own colour palette. Much of the shoe assumes white. However, a splash of red on the tongue and sole, as well as the black laces, allows this edition to reflect Shiels’ own style. Personally, I like this combination as it makes it more personal to Shiels.
His logo is also emblazoned on the heel and the tongue. But do not fear, the key properties of the original design are not lost, due to these changes.
Ecco x Rick Shiel Biom C4 review: The technology
Despite some aesthetic changes, this edition retains the same functionality as the regular Biom C4. This edition retains the 360-degree breathability and waterproofing provided by the GORE-TEX SURROUND construction which is combined with the ECCO EXHAUST-GRID which enables air ventilation towards the sole of the foot.
It is these features which make the original Biom C4 Shiels’ golf shoe of choice and so it is no surprise that these elements have been retained for his collaboration with Ecco.
However, there have been some changes made. A new super stretchy mesh sock hybrid is set in the progressive ECCO MTN FRIP outsole and is powered by BIOM NATURAL MOTION technology. When combined with the premium yak leather used for Ecco shoe, this makes for a lightweight and breathable shoe.
The changes made for this collaboration certainly do not comprise the comfort or performance of the original Biom C4.
Only 500 pairs of Shiels’ collaboration will be released so be quick if you want to secure your own pair. The Ecco x Rick Shiels edition of the Biom C4 will be released on the 26th April.