ECCO

Soft 7 Sneaker

Women's

Here's the truth. I have wide feet. I was at the mall and went to the Ecco store, where I tried these sneakers on. I loved the look and even thou the price was a little more than what I wanted to spend, I realized the brand is worth it and the style was good to wear at work and stay comfy at the same time. BUT, they were not wide enough. My husband suggested to try a MEN shoe and the sale rep showed me the equivalent of this shoe for men. Basically the same shoe but cut a bit wider. Still shocked by the idea of buying a men shoe, I left the store, but couldn't stop thinking about how cute and comfy the shoes were. So once at home I went on Zappos and compared the two shoes and saw they are really identical. Same finish (for the black leather), same number of holes for the shoe laces, same everything. Nobody would ever know I would have a MEN shoe on. So I went ahead and bought it. And wow. Usually I wear a 8 or 8.5 and 39 (in a men size) fits very nicely. FYI: 39 is the smallest size available in men. If you are a 7 or 7.5 this trick will not work for you. But 8 and over is a good alternative. The price is also identical. The arch support is moderate and I usually put insert in my shoes but I don't have to do it for these. The insole is removable in case you really need to change it, though. I was lucky enough to fit in the 39 and I don't know if I would ever have the chance to find a shoe that is identical for MEN AND WOMEN, but this worked out great for me.

Comfortable right out of the box! Took these on a recent trip where I walked miles daily. No pinching, no slipping (I sometimes will have shoes slip at the heel), no discomfort whatsoever.I also have had surgery on my big toe, so comfort is something not easy to find. They were cute with skinny jeans, Athleta city jogger pants, and casual dresses. So cute, I bought them in white also. I may need to hoard a few pair before they stop making them or change the syle!

Size and fit great. This particular style has extra arch support than other models and that works for me. I know Ecco and own several pairs. However, although in the product description it is stated the the inner lining was leather when I got them I saw that it was cheaply made fabric. I have foot issues, and I absolutely need leather and a certain amount of breathability. These sneakers don't offer that despite a misleading description. So, I had to return them as a did another pair of similar Ecco sneakers a few days ago for the same reason. Sadly, Ecco has dropped their quality of materials discouraging fans like myself from buying. Good thing I have Gentle Souls to go to!

I bought my first pair of the Soft VII sneaker in purple at Macy's over a month ago. I loved them so much that when I saw the floral version on Zappos, I grabbed a pair. In the past, I found ECCO shoes too wide in the heel so they did not work for my foot where my heel is narrower than my front. This style is narrow in the heel and fits perfectly. No heel slipping whatsoever. In addition, the foot pad and sole make me feel like I am walking on cushions! So comfy and easy on my bony feet. Understand that I spend most of my data doing a considerable amount of city walking. Since the weather has gotten milder, I am in these nearly every day. On top of everything, these leather sneakers are really, really cute!

I am so happy with these shoes! They are beautifully made and were comfortable right out of the box. I often choose to go sock-less and the interior seams of this shoe are soft, the laces and tongue construction are soft...nothing rubs or is uncomfortable, even after a full day of walking. I have a neuroma in my left foot and the toe box doesn't pinch; the insoles provide excellent arch support and this shoe is stylish. This is such a hard combination to find. I'm in love with this shoe!