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WE ARE NOT TYPICAL SHOEMAKERS The simple truth that has always Âmotivated us is this: P r e m i u m
R a w M a t e r i a l s x D Y N A M I C C o m f o r t P l a t f o r m s = P e r p e t u a l N a t u r a l M o t i o n ECCO DESIGN, ENGINEERING & PRODUCTION This season, it seemed important to take a moment to reflect on the achingly simple truths that have always provided our brand with its unique dynamism. Essential truths that crackle and spark like electrical cables, energising our design studios, advanced innovation
labs, in-house R&D divisions, owned-andoperated leather tanneries and state-of-theart production facilities. The truths that pulse through our retail stores and charge through the veins of everyone who works at ECCO.
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DYNAMIC COMFORT PLATFORMS
ECCO PERPETUAL NATURAL MOTION
We have been pushing the boundaries of direct
Our standing in the industry and our power to
injection production (DiP) for a long time. Inspired
innovate comes directly from these long-standing
by his unique vision of its limitless potential, ECCO’s
investments in leather tanning and shoe engineering.
late founder Karl Toosbuy took bold steps towards
But they are only the what and the how. We also
placing ECCO at the forefront of direct injection
have strong ideas about why. As a Danish company
technology. Since then, our teams have challenged
motivated by a deeply held Danish design ethos,
every industry convention and every outdated
our work is characterised by a modern sense of utility
preconception to produce an endless parade
inspired by nature and truth to materials. And as a
of technical breakthroughs — from ECCO SOFT
Danish design studio working in a landscape in which
to ECCO SHARK, from BIOM® to SPYDR GRIP®,
the synchronised movement of millions of starlings
from RECEPTOR® to ECCO COOL GORE-TEX®
can sometimes appear to eclipse the sun itself, we
SURROUND®. The new season is no exception
are obsessed with merging and harmonising these
as we launch unique new platforms, like the
unique forces to deliver our own Perpetual Natural
CORKSPHERE™ suspended footbed at the heart of
Motion wearing experience.
the new ECCO KINHIN, and evolve the production process with our new FLUIDFORMTM variation on
WE CHOOSE TO STEP UP
injection technology. No other technique produces
We feel fortunate to work simultaneously within the
the integral, supple, durable, lightweight, seamless,
ancient art of leather tanning and the futuristic world
glue-free and stitch-free full-surface flexible bond of
of cutting-edge multi- dimensional direct injection
FLUIDFORMTM DiP. Every day, we push the envelope
production. We strive to achieve a balance between
to enable it to do even more.
past and future in all of our products. And while we are only in the modest world of shoemaking, we
ECCO LEATHER: OUR PREMIUM RAW MATERIAL
also believe it’s possible for every one of us to step
Our commitment to the art and science of leather
up and into our individual dynamic futures without
tanning is t ruly unique within the shoemaking world.
letting go of our proud past. So of course, we hope
We established our own tanneries and began
that in at least some small way, our shoes allow you
developing our own leathers long ago. Over the
to do the same — because here at ECCO, the only
years, our passion led to industry leadership, and we
place we’re never comfortable ... is standing still.
are proud to say that ECCO Leather tanneries now provide innovative leather to some of the world’s most elite performance, lifestyle and fashion brands, including world-renowned fellow Danish design label Bang & Olufsen, whose story is featured in this journal. ECCO Leather is home to 35 generations of tanning know-how, and it operates the most advanced leather R&D facility in the world. Recent breakthroughs
include
Hestia
Alu-Silica
Hybrid
Tanning — an alternative to traditional vegetable and chrome tanning, Hestia is distinguished by a brighter pre-tan, perfect for blending a natural and contemporary look and feel like that of the new ECCO KINHIN. Other highlights include the rugged new Firestarter wild hide and camel leather used on our new ECCO CROSS X model.
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MELBOURNE 621634 (M)
MELBOURNE 621634 (M)
MELBOURNE 621634 (M)
MELBOURNE 621604 (M)
MELBOURNE 621604 (M)
MELBOURNE 621654 (M)
MELBOURNE 621654 (M)
MINNEAPOLIS 620124 (M)
MINNEAPOLIS 620114 (M)
MINNEAPOLIS 620144 (M)
VITRUS I 640304 (M)
VITRUS I 640304 (M)
KNOXVILLE 601524 (M)
KNOXVILLE 601514 (M)
INDIANAPOLIS 630704 (M)
HOLTON 621194 (M)
KENTON 512054 (M)
SOFT 1 400514 (M)
SOFT 1 400514 (M)
SOFT 1 400514 (M)
SOFT 1 400503 (F)
SOFT 1 400503 (F)
SOFT 1 400503 (F)
SOFT 1 400524 (M)
BLAST INTO THE PAST - An ECCO favourite from the 80’s - revamped for today - in the supplest and most luxurious ECCO leathers. These buttery soft leather uppers harmoniously meld together with an increadibly pliable, one-component sole. Kick up a retro look in this versatile fashion essential. Crafted to complement the natural curvatures of your foot, and to deliver a softer, lighter walking experience. The iconic ECCO SOFT 1 delivers dynamic comfort straight out of the box.
TOUCH 35 264023 (F)
TOUCH 35 264023 (F)
SKYLER 286013 (F)
SKYLER 286003 (F)
SKYLER 286033 (F)
SKYLER 286033 (F)
SHAPE M 15 272053 (F)
SHAPE 55 264963 (F)
SHAPE M 35 273033 (F)
SHAPE 55 264963 (F)
SHAPE 75 269733 (F)
FELICIA 217293 (F)
FELICIA 217293 (F)
BELLA 282013 (F)
BELLA 282043 (F)
GILLIAN 285563 (F)
GILLIAN 285563 (F)
GILLIAN 285553 (F)
GILLIAN 285553 (F)
DEVINE MOC 370833 (F)
DEVINE MOC 370833 (F)
SOFT 8 440513 (F)
SOFT 8 440503 (F)
SOFT 8 440503 (F)
SOFT 8 440503 (F)
SOFT 7 430443 (F)
SOFT 7 430453 (F)
SOFT 7 430444 (M)
SOFT 7 430034 (M)
SOFT 7 430034 (M)
SOFT 8 440533 (F)
SOFT 8 440533 (F)
SOFT 8 440614 (M)
SOFT 8 440504 (M)
TERRA EVO 826504 (M)
TRACK 25 831704 (M)
TERRA EVO 826524 (M)
TRACK 25 831714 (M)
COOL WALK 833204 (M)
COOL WALK 833204 (M)
U R BAN P E R P E T U A L
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NATU R E
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KINHIN 431013 (F)
KINHIN 431004 (M)
KINHIN 431013 (F)
INTRINSIC TR 861004 (M)
INTRINSIC TR 861013 (F)
INTRINSIC TR 861023 (F)
CROSS X 431504 (M)
WAYFLY 835204 (M)
SCINAPSE 450524 (M)
SCINAPSE 450524 (M)
SCINAPSE 450553 (F)
SCINAPSE 450553 (F)
SCINAPSE 450553 (F)
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