ECCO Men's Cool' 2.0 Sneaker

This is my second pair of Ecco 2.0 shoes , I bought a light brown pair from an Ecco store last week and was so impressed bought a black pair via Amazon this week and saved myself £30 or so . These shoes /trainers casual footwear (they kind of fit in all those catergories ) are well made from Yak leather apparently it is stronger than cow leather and therefore allows Ecco to make the leather thinner therefore the shoe is lighter but without compromising duarability or strength , and on first impressions I would say that is true . The tread pattern is very grippy although they squeek when you walk on certain floor types but this is common to a lot of casual footwear thses days due to sole material . Ecco shoes last a long time and are hard wearing if rotated with other shoes in your wardrobe . Are they worth the premium ? I would say so but much better if you buy them via Amazon or a deal/promotion somewhere if you can it just feels money better spent if you do than buying them from an expensive bricks and mortar store .Plus Pointswell madeHard wearingGood stylish designVery light shoe100 % waterproof (using goretex)Goes with smart pants or jeans so pretty adaptable street wear. Negative points -They are a NARROW fit so beware (although I am a G wide fit I manage fine if I do not over tighten laces etc they are finePricey via a store or at Ecco website better to buy on promotion /internet if possibleThats all really the fit is the most important consideration do not buy the next size up thinking you will get a slightly wider shoe it won't be stick to your true shoe size and just don't tighten the laces to much across the foot . The shoe is a snug fit and stays on anyway so don't lace them down like your doing a Forest Gump and jogging across America .

Very comfortable shoes that are well made and will last if looked after. Not the cheapest trainers but worth the money

EDIT:Purchased March 2017 (£157).Initial 4 star review August 2017.This edit October 2022.I'm retiring these shoes after 5.5 years (as the left shoe is no longer waterproof) and would buy another pair if I could get my size. I can hardly believe I gave them 4 stars as they have certainly given me my £157 worth. I do still dislike the white sole, of course.They've been my go-to for walks in the park to walking holidays, and they've outperformed friends' walking boots in terms of grip, and outlasted them as well.====================Really comfortable shoes. I was looking for something waterproof so I needn't fear puddles, but which didn't look like a walking shoe. They served me well on holiday in SE Asia, including a 14-hour day round Angkor Wat etc.I'm not a fan of the white sides of the soles, as with a darker colour they would have been passable for smarter occasions. I still can't really believe that they cost £160, and had I not been quite so specific with my requirement for waterproofing I would have gone for something else.

Ecco are synonymous with comfort and quality of design. These sneakers are no exception to that rule! A little more expensive than your average shoe, but you have to pay for this comfort and class!

Very comfortable and elegant, I recommend it

I like them and recommend to others

These shoes are the most comfortable shoes I have owned and look great for the money

these shoes feel like they're a quality item, I like them.