Ecco

Posted on January 22, 2020 By Peter Brown Fashion

Ecco

About

Dreams do come true. That was the case with Karl Toosbuy who had this dream of having his very own shoe factory and running his own business. He started to dream big quite young and in fact, he was trained to become a shoemaker. He became so good that in his early 30s he was already managing a shoe factory in Copenhagen. Together with his mate Birtie, they were convinced that they could find a reliable workforce and open their own business. So, it was in 1962 when they published an advertisement in Jyllands-Posten with the title “Who wants us?”. This was the moment when local businessmen and farmers from Bredebro (located 250km from Copenhagen) responded to the advertisement. Shortly after this, on the 1st of April 1963, Karl and Birtie opened their first shoe company. The company was established for the amount of 158 000 Danish Kroner and started with a small number of workers. But by the end of the year, the number of workers rose up to 74. This was a sign that the company was designed to become one of the most successful ones in the world.

Products

Shoes – The success of Ecco shoes has increased a lot thanks to the owners’ devotion to staying true to their philosophy and mission. They have successfully been providing their customers with comfortable and attractive Ecco shoes for people of all ages, even for kids. Whether talking about dress shoes, golf shoes, sandals, sneakers, casual, outdoor shoes, boots, etc. These are just some of the many types you can find in their online and offline stores around the world.

Are Ecco Shoes Good for Your Feet?

Yes! Ecco is considered one of the most trustworthy and popular companies that can provide their customers with the most comfortable type of shoes. Usually, genuine leather is the most commonly used type of material for the production of Ecco footwear. In their large selection of shoes, you can even find ones that are made for plantar fasciitis.

Where Ecco Shoes are Made?

Around 98% of these shoes are produced in their own shoe factories in Slovakia, Thailand, Portugal, China, Portugal and Vietnam. These days, their shoes are sold in 99 countries all over the world.

Accessories – Except for their comfortable, quality and stylish shoes, in Ecco’s stores you can also find a large selection of men and women accessories. Backpacks, different types of wallets, insoles and socks are some of the many women accessories you can find in this store. Men too can enhance their wardrobe with belts from this world-known brand, ranging in colours and styles. Except for this, you can also take a look at some other men accessories like card cases, wallets, socks and insoles.

You can also shop for shoehorns of all sizes, as well as for a large selection of leather care products like leather lotions, wax oils, shoe wipes, shoe shine sponges, leather care creams and refresh sprays. You can also invest in Ecco midsole cleaning kit, oiled nubuck conditioner, foam cleaner, and nubuck and suede eraser. The purpose of all these products is to help you maintain your footwear in tip-top condition.

Bags – The wardrobe of modern men and women wouldn’t be complete without at least one quality bag made from genuine leather. In Ecco’s stores, you have the chance to shop for both men and women bags. Whether looking for women bags like tote, crossbody, pouch, bucket or sling bag, here you can find everything you need. Men, on the other hand, can opt for Ecco’s modern messenger bags, a stylish leather backpack or a briefcase. All of these bags can range in size, colour and purpose.

Video Commercials & Ads

When it comes to comfort and women’s shoes, nothing can beat the Ecco’s Low Bootie.

Ecco have managed to give us the picture of how their exceptional quality shoes are made with the help of old-world craftsmanship combined with next-generation technology.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H50ISXMjjiM

Interesting Facts & Events

The first design was shoes with pointy toes and thin heels. They were known by the name ‘Venus’.
Venus had a huge success and in 1966, the editor of Tidens Kvinder compared them with designs of the famous and popular French designer – Charles Jourdan.
In 1978, Ecco designed the shoe that matched all the requirements of that time regarding quality, design and fit. The model was called Joke and later it was followed by the classics Free and Time. Since then, more than 8 million pairs of shoes from these three types have been sold.
In 1981 the subsidiary company Eccolet Sko GmbH was founded in Germany to handle all shoes and accessories sales in the German market.
In 1986, Ecco Sweden AB was founded to handle all sales in the Swedish market. In the same year, hi-tech production methods were introduced in the Portuguese factory.
In 1988 Ecco opened a subsidiary sales company in Austria that goes under the name Ecco Trading Ges. m.b.H.
In 1990 Ecco established a subsidiary company in the US market.
Back in 1993 Ecco Thailand was founded as a joint venture, while Ecco Finland became a wholly-owned subsidiary in the Ecco Group. This company is known by the name OY Ecco Suomi AB.
In 1994 Ecco Sweden becomes a wholly-owned subsidiary while Ecco Uddannelses – og Konferencecentre was established in Tonder, Denmark.
In 1997 Ecco opened a beam-house and tannery – PT Ecco Indonesia.
In 1998 Ecco opened a tannery in Thailand while Ecco Shoes Pacific Proprietary Ltd. was set in Australia to handle the sales in both Australia and New Zealand.
In 2002 Ecco opened the first Ecco flagship store in Copenhagen and opened a state-of-the-art development tannery in Holland. The same year Ecco opened subsidiaries in Asia – Hong Kong, Belgium, Poland – Warsaw that covered all the Eastern European region. The same year, Ecco has reached the number of 1000 shops with the Ecco retail concept.
In 2003 Ecco celebrated 40th anniversary with a global party that included its employees from all over the world.
In 2005 Ecco became one of the first global shoe companies that have built their own shoe factory in Xiamen, China.
In 2008 Ecco had sold 17.5 million pairs of shoes all around the world.

Retailers & Online Stores

Shopping for Ecco shoes is more than easy today as you can find them literally everywhere. You can shop either from the Ecco’s official website or from one of these trustworthy and reputable Australian stores: