ECCO has a long history in footwear – founded in 1963 by Karl Toosbuy in Denmark, over 350 million pairs of ECCO shoes have walked the earth ever since. To this day, ECCO is still family owned and is one of the few major shoe manufacturers in the world to own and manage every step of the shoemaking process – from leather production through manufacturing in its own factories and all the way to its stores. Guided by the design philosophy, “The shoe must follow the foot,” ECCO creates high-comfort, functional, stylish shoes and timeless bags, accessories, small leather goods and shoe care products.
We’ve featured ECCO Golf shoes before including the limited edition Fred Couples Signature Edition 1992, Street Evo One and more. Today, we’re sharing news on the new ECCO Golf SPEED HYBRID.
The ECCO SPEED HYBRID is the latest hybrid golf shoe from the company. It combines a cool, vintage sneaker aesthetic with leading-edge comfort technology, premium leathers and a Tour-proven outsole. Some of the latest design features include:
– Exceptional cushioning, flexibility and durability provided by a Direct-injected PU midsole
– E-DTS outsole with molded traction bars made from hard-wearing TPU that provide hundreds of traction angles for superb grip
– ECCO Freedom Fit mixing a snug heel setting with a roomier forefoot area that allows toes to move naturally
“Inspired by one of ECCO’s best-selling casual sneakers, the SPEED HYBRID pairs a great look with the game’s most-advanced hybrid outsole technology,” says Michael Waack, Head of Global Golf at ECCO. “It’s another testament to our unique position as one of the world’s largest shoe companies, a top maker of luxury leathers and pioneer of golf footwear trends.”
The SPEED HYBRID also includes a removable leather inlay sole with ECCO Comfort Fibre System™ to ensure a pleasant walk round after round. The leather/textile shoes feature ECCO HYDROMAX™, a proprietary treatment that provides outstanding, long-lasting water-repellency, and are available in three colorways. Like all ECCO golf shoes, the SPEED HYBRID is crafted at ECCO-owned factories using the Direct-injection Process. This bonds the upper and outsole unit, creating a one-piece shoe without the use of glue or stitching. Benefits include permanent memory and a firm, water-tight seal. The SPEED HYBRID is available now for USD $180.
Source: ECCO Golf
