ECCO BIOM C5 Golf Shoe vs Nike Air Max 270 Golf Spikeless

The ECCO BIOM C5 is the more technical golf shoe: GORE-TEX SURROUND waterproofing, a BOA dial, and a BIOM C5 outsole built for wet, dry, sand and mud. The Nike Air Max 270 Golf is the softer, more casual spikeless shoe, with a big Air heel unit and a mesh upper that suits walking and dry-day rounds. Reviewers rate both highly, but the ECCO's rating comes from a small sample while the Nike's comes from a very large one. Buy the ECCO for serious play in bad weather; buy the Nike for comfort and everyday wear.

• Choose the ECCO BIOM C5 if you play in rain and mud and want a locked-in BOA fit with full waterproofing and breathability.
• Choose the Nike Air Max 270 Golf if you want a cushioned, spikeless shoe for walking dry rounds and wearing off the course.