Technology

Innovation without compromise

For the past 50 years ECCO has set out to create shoes that are more comfortable, last longer and enable you to walk more naturally. Whether it be at work, home or play, our aim is to produce shoes which fit your feet perfectly, with unrivalled comfort straight out of the box - there’s no breaking in period needed with ECCO shoes thanks to our Freedom Fit.

Whether you’re taking the stairs, walking 36 holes or scrambling over rocky slopes, ECCO delivers superior comfort and fit. Our advanced construction techniques and continuous exploration in materials science add up to comfort you can always count on.

Design, technology and a continuous focus on innovation are essential in delivering ECCO comfort and style, and togetherensure we continue to make the most comfortable shoes in the world.

HYDROMAX

EXCEPTIONAL WATER RESISTANCE

Providing superb weather and perspiration resistance, the Hydromax ECCO leather treatment ensures uppers remain soft and supple, even after repeated exposure to wet conditions.

INLAY

ECCO COMFORT FIBRE SYSTEM INLAY SOLE

Inlay soles from ECCO feature advanced design for greater comfort. Breathable materials help ensure good foot health and comfort.  The ECCO Comfort Fibre System (ECFS) is the bottom layer of ECCO's removable insoles. The top layer can be made of leather, Poliyou®, or a combination of leather and textile.

FLUIDFORM™ TECHNOLOGY

THE SECRET TO THE 'INSTANT' FIT

Our advanced direct comfort technology follows the curves of your feet to enhance every step you take. Direct Injection techniques is at the core of the ECCO shoe sole technology and over the years our approach to direct-injection has evolved into the distinctive FLUIDFORM™ process we use today. 

RECEPTOR

YOUR FOOT'S ULTIMATE SUPPORT

ECCO’s Receptor® technology is based around motion and comfort - the outcome of a two year study on the bare human foot and the receptors located in the foot.  This helped us identify the philosophy “Every time you take one step, your foot takes three”.

ECCO SCULPTURED

STYLE AND COMFORT

ECCO’s ground breaking Sculptured Comfort Technology makes it possible to create a high heel shoe with an anatomical last, a very soft, comfortable sole and a soft, flexible heel.

ECCO SHAPE

The Shape Collection features ECCO Shape Technology to lower the heel of the foot within the shank. Beautifully crafted and anatomically moulded.

YAK LEATHER

EXTREME OUTDOOR SURVIVAL

Yak leather is extremely strong and abrasion resistant due to the thin, compact woven collagen fibre and closed fine grain. These make it possible for us to cut the hides into thin leathers, thereby reducing the weight without sacrificing performance.