Ecco Expands Casual Hybrid Shoe Range

The Ecco Casual Hybrid is now available with a fornello leather upper

Ecco Expands Casual Hybrid Shoe Range

Ecco Expands Casual Hybrid Shoe Range - The popular Casual Hybrid shoe now comes in a fornello leather option for a distinctive look in two colours

Ecco Expands Casual Hybrid Shoe Range

Golf footwear specialist Ecco has announced the introduction of a stylish new model to its Casual Hybrid range for Spring/Summer 2017.

Incorporating a highly water repellent Hydromax treated fornello leather upper and available in two distinctive colours, the eye-catching new model facilitates a pleasant walk with its array of comfort and performance technologies.

Technical Editor Joel Tadman reviews the Casual Hybrid launched in 2016

Ecco Freedom Fit mixes a snug heel setting with a roomier forefoot area that allows toes to move naturally for maximum comfort.

An E-DTS outsole with molded traction bars made from durable TPU provides hundreds of traction angles for superior grip across all types of terrain

“This exciting new addition to our Ecco Casual Hybrid line-up combines Tour-proven technologies with luxurious fornello leather for the very first time,” said Michael Waack, Head of Global Golf at Ecco.

Showcasing remarkably rich leathers and distinct silhouettes, Ecco Casual Hybrid also includes a special leather inlay sole that can be added or removed, allowing for width customisation.

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As is the case with all of the golf shoes in Ecco Golf’s Spring/Summer 2017 Collection, Ecco Casual Hybrid is crafted at company-owned factories that utilise the direct injection process to bond the upper and outsole unit, creating a one-piece shoe without the use of glue or stitching. Benefits of this include flexibility, durability and a lightweight construction.

Ecco Golf shoes are worn in competition around the world by Fred Couples, Ernie Els, Smylie Kaufman, Peter Hanson, Thomas Bjørn, Lydia Ko, Minjee Lee, Caroline Masson, Gerina Piller, among others.

The new Casual Hybrid shoes have an RRP of £110.

 

Joel Tadman
Technical Editor

Joel has worked in the golf industry for over 12 years covering both instruction and more recently equipment. He now oversees all product content here at Golf Monthly, managing a team of talented and passionate writers and presenters in delivering the most thorough and accurate reviews, buying advice, comparisons and deals to help the reader find exactly what they are looking for. So whether it's the latest driver, irons, putter or laser rangefinder, Joel has his finger on the pulse keeping up to date with the latest releases in golf. He is also responsible for all content on irons and golf tech, including distance measuring devices and launch monitors.


One of his career highlights came when covering the 2012 Masters he got to play the sacred Augusta National course on the Monday after the tournament concluded, shooting a respectable 86 with just one par and four birdies. To date, his best ever round of golf is a 5-under 67 back in 2011. He currently plays his golf at Burghley Park Golf Club in Stamford, Lincs, with a handicap index of 3.2.


Joel's current What's In The Bag? 

Driver: Titleist TSR3, 9° 

Fairway wood: Titleist TSR3, 15° 

Hybrid: Titleist TSi2, 18° 

Irons: Ping i230 4-UW

Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM8, 54°. Titleist Vokey SM9 60° lob wedge, K Grind

Putter: Evnroll ER2V 

Ball: 2023 Titleist Pro V1x