Customer Reviews ECCO Soft 7 Side-Zip Sneaker

A few years back, I wore Ecco's Alona Zips --and when they stopped making those, I bought many other Ecco shoes. Big fan, but always wished the side zips would come back. And now, they have. These are just so easy to slip on and the black ones look great with almost any pants. Ecco soft leather is always comfortable for me right out of the box, but I do use another insole to provide a little more support. They feel just a bit roomier than the Ecco Soft 7 tie sneakers in the same size, probably because I can't tighten. But it's no big deal.

I had first become a fan of Ecco years ago (with the Alona side-zip). They no longer make that one but I've purchased many ecco shoes in the meantime. A great brand. Then I found these, which are similar to my long worn out Alona's. LOVE the size zip. Easy on, easy off. Goes with everything. I might get another color!

This is my second pair of Ecco shoes, the first was a hybrid sneaker with elastic closure. This is my first zip leather sneaker. I have plantar fasciitis and a high instep/arch, so getting sneakers without ties is a gamble. But, I feel it's important to switch off shoes (height/footbed etc) to not get too rigid in gait and stance. I am happy to say that these shoes are comfortable and I will wear them in place of slippers. In my first pair of Eccos, I inserted an orthotic, but I am using these (at least for the time being) without. While the arch support is great, the heal cushion is not quite as generous, so I don't think I would use these shoes for long periods of walking. Not all plantar fasciitis presents the same. The leather is high quality and it looks rather hip. I am a standard 8.5, so in EU styled (sourced) shoes and sandals I am generally a 40.

Feels like a soft leather glove for your feet.

These are perfect shoes to throw on fast and look good while chasing my five year old son comfortably.

I have other Ecco zip-up shoes like these, so the overall size, fit, and features are just as expected. Love the chocolate brown...goes with a favorite handbag in this color as well.

These shoes were stylish and just what I was looking for, however the soles were covered by little bumps (for traction purposes) and it felt like I was standing on pebbles. The rounded toes were very comfortable even with light socks. The zipper made it easy to get my foot into the shoe and the leather was of good quality. There just wasn't enough padding between the little bumps and my foot. So disappointed.

This shoe was just what I was looking for. Fall is coming these will be great.

Love this shoe. While it feels a little big overall for me, I generally wear half socks with all my shoes and this helps. In the fall when I wear a thicker full sock, the shoe will not be too tight. I’ll be ordering other colors in this shoe when available because the style is great for me.

I wear a 9M in most shoes, a 39 in other-than-US sizes. According to the sizing chart & reviews I first ordered a 40 (9-9.5) but they were too big (the left shoe was larger than the right). I returned them & ordered the 39 (8-8.5) & they fit perfectly. I find different countries size their shoes slightly different so I'm often torn between a 39 & a 40. I'd say stick with your regular European sizing rather than go by the sizing listed. The shoes are so comfortable & stylish. Will get a lot of wear from them as I"m an avid walker.

I love these Soft 7 booties but this pair was too large by a full size so I returned them. I am sure I would have worn them and liked them if they fit. The smaller size was not in stock.

Exactly what I hoped for. Cute and goes with everything. My canvas converse not good in snow and wet days. These fit the bill!

I can always count on Ecco shoes to be the most comfortable shoes in my wardrobe! They are perfect right out of the box!

The brown is a rich, neutral color in a quality leather. I was looking for a casual show that is easy to slip on & off & this meets that requirement + being comfortable & stylish in a simple way. Have received many compliments on the shoe from even younger people. Am going to order in Black which was previously unavailable in my size. THANK YOU Ecco for finally making some styles in Women's 43.

Very nice--for me though I had concern about them getting dirty fast and decided I needed a darker color. As always with Eccos' teh fit and style are great!

LOVE LOVE LOVE these shoes! I've worn them almost every day since they arrived! They are comfortable and stylish and can be worn year round, with or without socks. I'll probably order additional colors.

I love LOVE the Ecco Soft 7 shoes and booties. This style is one I didn't have, and I am glad I got it. It's like a slip-on but with a low booth look. And the brown color just goes with everything from jeans to dressier pants and dresses.

These shoes are simply elegant! The leather is beautiful and very supple. Your foot feels so comfortable and pampered. I want to wear them all the time. They are very easy to zip on and off. And the chocolate brown is yummy.

Great looking shoe and very comfortable. Wish it had worked. However, the bottom part of the zipper pressed on the bone on the outside of my foot (where metatarsal and phalanges meet - which sticks out a bit on my foot), so must return.

great shoes, however, I need arch support

Just as pictured and described. Fits me true to size, but I like to wear lightweight socks for a comfortable snug fit. Happy to add the delicious chocolate brown to my collection of side-zips. Easy to wear, pair, and care.

Fit is slightly large. Super comfy ECCO, as always! Great support, feels fantastic in toe box and heel. The dark brown leather actually reads like dark burgundy. The leather is super duper soft and supple. Great purchase. I wear them standing at work all day and am very comfortable.

These shoes had a wider heal than other Ecco slip ons of the same sort. I need heavy socks or my orthotics to take up a bit of room. They were in general a bit bigger--maybe not an entire size.

Way too narrow!

I really like these shoes. Lots of room for my feet. I would definitely recommend.