Theses are some pictures of Ecco shoes with rotten soles. When I wrote a blog post to vent about poorly made Ecco shoes, I found out that a lot of other people had the same problem. They would look perfect and feel great until one unlucky day when the soles would literally disintegrate without warning into mushy chunks.
Here are pictures that readers have sent in of their own rotten Ecco shoes. These shoes suck and should never be counted on for important occasions. Mowing the lawn? Sure. Job interview? Only if you're comfortable showing up barefoot.
If you want me to publish your own pictures, send them me with a note stating that I have your permission to display them here, and whether or not I should put your name on the pictures.
ECCO - shoes without a sole
ditto ditto ditto
I bought a pair of ecco Track II's and was without a sole a little over a year later. Wish I would have kept them so I could have at least sent a picture in for posterity. Such a shame, since the leather held up great and I really like the styling. I was considering buying a pair of the ecco Cross thinking that it was a fluke, but am glad I googled across this thread. Thanks!
Those Basterts! [sic]
-- Tom
I have a little-used pair of
I have a little-used pair of Ecco shoes, kept for 'smart' occasions. They have sat in a cupboard for 3 years. Recently when I wanted to use them, I found the soles had seriously degraded. Pictures are elsewhere on this site.
My expectation is that shoes should last for at least 200 wearings, spread perhaps over a period of 10 years.
Either by design or due to a bad batch, these Eccos have a shelf life of 3 years only.
If Ecco values their reputation, they should replace such shoes.
Cheers -- Mark Horridge
Other shoes to try
Just got a pair of Lowa and I like them even better than my ECCO's that fell apart!
Actually I had a pair of
Actually I had a pair of Clarks do the same thing. Zappos has taken over for Clarks and they replaced them for free. Ecco should do the same. Stay on them.
I thought I was the only one!
I also had a pair of dissolving Ecco shoes but I thought I was the only one! Now I wish I hadn't thown them away. I should have sent them back to Ecco. -Robert Harrison
No, Robert, it's not just
No, Robert, it's not just you. I originally posted my complaint figuring I was the only one, but it looks like there are plenty of us along for this ride. Be sure to read the linked article and all the comments from other owners.
crumbling ECCOs
I recently threw out a pair of ECCO shoes that I discovered to have crumbled soles. They had been in a closet for over a year without having been worn...wish I had found this blog before I threw them out.
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