ECCO
Brings Danish Footwear Aesthetic To YYC Chinook Centre
(photos: Binzento; ECCO)
Many of you may have noticed the new ECCO
boutique in Chinook Centre YYC. I remembered owning a pair of ECCO when I was
in middle school, they were one of the most comfortable shoes I’ve ever owned
as a kid. What I didn’t get educated when I was a kid was that the brand
started in the 60’s in Denmark. Focusing high quality leather, ECCO is one of a
few European labels that have kept all production in house – starting from
manufacturing leather to creating beautifully crafted shoe products.
This fall is all about remembering the
tradition while incorporating modern technology. The Soft 7 in particular follow the ideal Scandinavian design
philosophy where the ‘shoe must follow the foot’. Made from premium quality
leather and ECCO’s unique Comfort Fibre System™, Soft 7’s functionality, comfort and durability are obvious elements
to notice as soon as you slip them on. The design, which comes in high top,
sneakers, slip on and tie on, is made for the stylish minimalist who chases
after versatile classic looks. Another cool design this season is the
porferated soft leather sneakers. The laser cut-like patterns added edginess to
the shoes. I am also amazed by the softness of the shoes. Though they are made
from cowhide, the way the leather is treated has created a lamb skin-like
texture.
The latest Chinook Centre location follows
the design generation known as “Unity Upgrade”, which serves as a
representation of ECCO’s Scandanavian roots. It exemplifies the brands vision
of flexibility, lightness, softness and comfort. The boutique is 1,300 sq ft
with an interior and décor compose of leather, oak, stainless steel and slate
stone. In addition to footwear, the Calgary’s Chinook Centre ECCO boutique also
carries leather accessories and handbag products.
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