Customer Reviews

ECCO Men's Berlin Plain Toe Oxford

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What am I? Am I a business man who needs appropriate shoes? Am I an active father who needs comfortable apparel when getting around with my kid? Am I someone who likes to go out on the town and to dinner in a dressed up casual manner? The answer is that I am all of the above and these shoes are the greatest things because they allow me to always be who I am. I picked up these shoes because I had heard how comfortable they were and let me just say that they feel like slippers. High quality shoes can not be underestimated as you can't put a price on comfort. What I really love most about these shoes is that they look great. I'm not into the flashy foot scene for men. I like a nice, normal looking conservative shoe without the tassles and strange seams that run across the toes, or wing tips.... just not my style. But have you noticed that most of men's shoes are a bit over the top and too fancy? I like a nice black polished look (but not too shiny, subtle is the key) and these shoes are perfect for me. They look great in a suit, they look great with jeans. They aren't heavy and won't weigh you down at all, but they are strong enough to withstand the rain or a day at the park. They don't squeek in the hallways at work, so I don't distract co-workers. Anyway, I just love these shoes. I have had them for awhile and they show no signs of wear and tear. They are my favorite things that I own excpet for my Guinness Stout hoodie... which these also go great with. 200 stars for these (100 stars for each shoe.) Oh, you gotta wear these.

I've had several pairs of ECCO shoes, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. They are extremely comfortable, and I think they look great to boot. I wear these shoes constantly, and they last a very long time. For the price, you can't beat them for their combination of quality, durability, and style.

American wear sneakers everywhere. In some cases it is a fashion statement, but I suspect it is mostly because they are light and supremely comfortable.

If you travel to Europe, you find that very few Europeans wear sneakers. They mostly wear shoes like this. I always used to wonder why they were willing to sacrifice comfort for conventional style. I used to put it down to stuffy tradition.

That is, until I purchased a pair of these ECCO's. They are literally dress sneakers. Now I know why Europeans wear shoes like this. They are as light and comfortable as a pair of sneakers, but can be worn practically anywhere.

They are not ultra-smart dress shoes, but are entirely suitable for daily office job wear and for most day or evening functions. They are also quite comfortable enough to be worn around town or for long foot commutes. Remember, those Europeans also don't use cars as much as Americans. They walk more.

They are also tough. I am on my second pair. The first was worn several days a week for a few years. For someone who is accustomed to conventional leather shoes, it is difficult to convey just how good and comfortable these ECCOs are. you have to try them.

I've been searching everywhere for a "plain" shoe without too many "lines" on it as well as with a rubber sole. I came across a pair of black ones (or red?) and bought them but couldn't find the other color. I was very happy when I found them on Amazon. The shoe looks great and I use it at work (business casual) or when going out/dates/events. It is VERY comfortable. The only minor downside is that it is slightly expensive - when I ordered it, it was around $150. If it was $100 I would definitely give it the fifth star. Still, it is worth it - it is the most comfortable non sports shoes I ever had.