Ecco World Class GTX Golf Shoes
Let me preface this blog by saying that these shoes are expensive, very expensive. And I realize that ninety-nine percent of the golfers out there would never spend over four-hundred dollars on a pair of golf shoes. However, the only reason I decided to cover this is that in an effort to cut costs, Footjoy discontinued their Classics line that was famous amongst golf professionals, serious amateurs, and style savvy golfers. These players are now worried that they may never find another pair of leather-soled, classic looking golf shoes again. They need not worry, Ecco is to the rescue. The Ecco World Class GTX shoe is their top of the line model, and in my opinion, they offer everything the Classics line did and then some. These shoes feature vegetable-tanned, leather covered, 5mm inlay soles that will keep your feet feeling fresh and cool for the whole round. The uppers are constructed from luxurious leathers that are sealed with a waterproof, Gore-Tex membrane that will keep your feet dry on the dampest of days. As with all Ecco shoes, the attention to detail is second to none, and I find the real Crocodile saddle to be a very stylish touch. So for those mourning the loss of the Footjoy Classics line, buy a pair of the Ecco World Class GTX shoes and you will cry no longer.
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July 6th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
These shoes are sweet!!! Best pair I have ever owned.
July 8th, 2009 at 10:26 pm
I have 4 pairs of Ecco shoes. For those of you who are shoe aficionados, the Ecco World Class are the golfer’s Allen- Edmunds. Comfortable is not saying enough. Granted $400 is a bit to spend on golf shoes, but when you actually walk the game and not dawdle around in a cart, you will be grateful. My only suggestion for anyone considering these is to take out the spikes, and walk around inside the house for a couple of nights to get the breaking in started. Most dress shoes need a little loosening before you go off to that all-important meeting where foot pain is the last thing you need to think about.
Treat these shoes as you would a nice paid of Crockett and Jones, or Edward Green, or J.M. Weston shoes. Rotate these out. Your foot will sweat when you play golf. Invest in cedar shoe trees, let the shoes air out for 24+ hours, and store them in a nice shoe bag. If you travel a lot like I do, pick up (or ask the wife nicely like I did “to sew” ) some nice velvet shoe bags that are divided, so the shoes don’t scuff each other.