ECCO Men's Helsinki Bike Toe Slip on Loafer

About 15 years ago, I bought a pair of half price Ecco Helsinki shoes. They were the most comfortable shoes I'd ever worn. What's more, the Ecco Helsinkis lasted for years and years before the soles started to fail. When they did fail, I simply got them resoled, giving me years more use out of them. So, why 'Buyer Beware!' ? Well, I ordered a pair of Ecco Helsinki shoes 18 months ago, and now the soles have started to fail. I took the shoes to the same cobbler I used before, and he said he couldn't resole the Ecco Helsinkis. When I asked why, the cobbler said that he can resole shoes with rubber or leather soles, but not soles made of "that crumbly stuff" - i.e. cheapo, corner cutting, man made soles. I feel annoyed that such a great company like Ecco used to be, is now producing shoes of a lower standard than before. It's lost a future customer.

I ordered a 44 instead of my usual 43 and they fit perfectly (based upon other reviews and a previous pair that I owned).These shoes are however SECONDS as evidenced by the inner corner cut from each heel. I didn’t notice these in the pictures prior to the purchase and Amazon don’t mention this in the text which is underhand. I dislike the cutting of shoe heels as it cheapens the look when the soles are showing.The shoes fit me and do appear to be okay though and of good manufacture hence the 4 stars.

These are the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn. I put them on and felt like Cinderella trying on the other glass slipper - they fit like a glove, and although I have arthritis in my feet I can walk briskly along the street with no pain at all, and Ecco is a highly regarded company with a well-deserved reputation. When these shoes wear out I shall definitely be making another order for an identical pair, if they're still manufacturing them. I knew I couldn't go wrong if I ordered Ecco, and I was correct.

For years I have been looking for a comfortable pair of formal shoes. As soon as I put these on I knew I’d found them. Followed others advice and ordered a size larger and they fit like a glove.Can’t comment yet on durability but certainly look like quality shoes

I’ve purchased at least 3 pairs since 2004 as ECCO is super comfortable and super reliable!Good to have a good pair of lovely looking shoes for work! Looks very elegant!