Customer Reviews ECCO Soft 7 Sneaker

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!

Like so many others, I wanted comfortable shoes for walking that didn't scream "sneaker." The leather on these shoes is very soft--I also tried the Ecco Chase II tie, but the leather was a bit stiffer--which I think will make it comfortable for travel walking. The shoes come laced in a weird way, and until I changed them to the usual pattern I didn't think they would be comfortable, couldn't get them snug in the places they needed to be, so don't give up on this shoe until you try changing the lacing pattern. I really like the look of this shoe with pants and capris, and think they would also work with leggings worn under a dress. These shoes are built on a European last, and are just a bit wider than an American B, which works for me since I measure as C. Like most women, I have narrow heels, and when laced properly these sneakers do not slip on my heel. I have a pair of Eccos that I used for about 15 years for my travel adventures, and they were never as cushioned as these, so I think they'll have a long and useful life.

Not only were these sneakers adorable, but incredibly versatile. I wear them with jeans, white pants & even a maxi-dress! This review is significant for one reason - 4 foot surgeries! It is hard for me to find footwear to begin with, much less some that motivates me to write a review! When I received them, they were laced in a different way - in an “over the top” decorative pattern. As that does not lend itself to properly tighten, I relaced them & have been happy w/ them ever since. The foot beds are designed to be worn either with or without socks, which is great since I tend to forgo them ever since my foot recovered from surgeries. The sole is just flexible enough but not too much, and they fit BOTH feet, one still with a bunion, and the other with four surgical scars...which is more like magic than good design. I HIGHLY recommend these, and will be purchasing at least one other color. Finally, they’re true to size. I am a 6.5 US (usually 7 in Nike & other athletic shoes) but ordered my usual 37, which fit perfectly. Great quality, fashionable and soft as butter!

I absolutely love them! I have plantar fasciitis and there is no pain at all wearing these. Love Eccos!

Very disappointed. Have ordered a lot of shoes from Zappos and never had this happen before. Unfortunately, the size was perfect, which is not always the case for me. However, the shoes had obviously been worn, were stained, with what looked like blood, and soiled with what looked like dirt. And the soles, were dirty as well, more than would have been expected with trying on and wearing in one's home. Disgusted. Please send me a clean, new pair in the same size and color, if available. And have your return checkers do a better job. That customer should have been charged for those shoes.

This is the cutest, classy, shoe. So comfortable. Good for worn out feet, knees. And don't look like old lady shoes! Got the white. Quality. Sleek design. Got my usual tennis shoes size. Very happy with this purchase. Make me feel young again! Want the purple.

Love these shoes! I have incredibly hard to fit feet and struggle with plantar fasciitis. I ordered these and the two similar looking styles from Ecco. These are the winners. They fit my narrow foot well (there is an extra insert that can be removed for more room). Normally I am an 8.5 and the 39 fits perfectly.

These little marshmallow-cloud floating kicks took me all over New Orleans and back again. I wanted some sneakers that didn’t scream workout wear or grandma’s lunch bunch and these Ecco Soft VII’s did the trick. They have a great soft footbed that’s supportive and also is conducive to wearing barefoot (I hate wearing socks with sneakers in the summer). The leather upper kicks the whole shebang up a pay grade and also gave me ample protection when jumping post-rain Bourbon Street slurry puddles. When I got a splash or two on them it just wiped right off. Cute with skirts and skinnies. Now I want the Ecco Soft VII High Tops!

Thanks to being on my feet for long periods of time as a waitress and in retail sales, I don't find many comfortable shoes. However Ecco is the exception, and these are great! I measure a 6.5 (US) but sometimes wear a 7. I wanted these shoes but the sizing on this pair left me in a quandary. I went with the 6 - 6.5, which fits just like it should. I often find arches can be too high or not placed properly for my feet. But the arches in this shoe are in just the place and are the right size - enough to give the needed support without feeling like a mountain under my arches. The toe box is just right for the size. In fact, I'm considering getting the slip-on too!

Shoes are supportive and comfortable. Shoes are made of beautiful soft leather with waxed cord shoe laces which stay tied. I purchased for a fall trip to European cities for which I did not want mesh or canvas sneakers. I am certain I will be happy with these shoes for years to come.

I love these shoes and now have them in several colors. I can walk miles in them and while they aren't as comfortable as an athletic sneaker, they are a close second and look great. Wide toe box to accommodate a foot anomaly, snug because I can cinch them up so they don't slip on my narrow heel. They are a little dressy and very cute for someone who cannot wear pumps or heels.

I LOVE these sneakers. They are SOOOO cute with skinny jeans (or shorts) or really anything and they are insanely comfortable. I have a normal foot but a narrow heel and these are wonderful. I am an 8 in almost all shoes, and occasionally a 7.5 in strappy/open shoes. I found the 39 to be huge and the 38 to fit just right. European sizing is often inaccurately converted to US sizes. The 39 would never fit someone who is a true 8, IMO. Also, I'm NEVER a 7, but the 38 (which is supposed to be a 7-7.5) fits me perfectly. So go figure! Just order two sizes to find the one that works for you. These sneakers are seriously amazing, they are really well made. I wouldn't recommend wearing without actual socks at first though, I wore them with those low "socks" work with ballet flats and got a blister on my heel. With reg socks, they felt great though.

Just a heads up for people with wide feet like myself, when you order an ECCO sneaker the shoe has two soles. Take out the top sole and the shoe becomes a wide, which is very comfortable for your feet. I learned this tip from another and wanted to make sure it was passed on. ECCO makes such a lovely sneaker and hopefully now more comfortable for those with wide feet if you take out that top sole.

I recently bought the Ecco Soft VII sneakers in black. I purchased them for a recent trip to Europe, walking as many as 10 miles a day, on ancient, uneven cobblestone streets. They are fantastic walking shoes!! I opted for the "basic black" knowing they would go with anything. I like these so much, that I plan to purchase the white floral print ones next!

Perfect right out of the box. Fits true to size. Comfortable, and they look great.

I love these shoes. They are classy enough to wear to work, and are great for looking polished on the weekends. My foot is wide and I have high arches. This shoe has ample width and great room in the toe box. They also are not too tight over the instep, a problem I sometimes have due to high arches. The only problem I have is that the ample arch support hits me slightly off-kilter, so I can't walk long distances in them or the bottom of my foot gets sore. I am considering swapping out the insoles. In any case, I am definitely keeping these stylish and soft shoes! I wear an 8, and the 39 fits great with room for a mid weight sock.

Comfy with decent arch support. Somehow they make my big, wide feet look small and cute! The laces are weirdly chunky - when laced normally, they aren’t long enough to tie in a double knot. Pic of how I solved that problem. Suede finish is durable and a little dressier than an average sneaker. Will wear these a lot!

I love these shoes. They make my size 12 foot look small, not easy to do, and they are narrow enough for my foot. The navy color looks good with black or navy. Definitely a keeper.

I am in between a size 10 and 11 depending on the shoe. I originally purchased these in a size 41 but found them to be to short. My toe was rubbing on the end. Zappos easy return/exchange process and I ordered a 42. They fit very well I have a narrow foot, particularly the heel. The shoes are very comfortable and have required no break in period. I will be buying in another color. They are one of the pairs of shoes I will be taking to Italy as I will be doing a lot of walking!

Loved this shoe on first sight, but unfortunately for me it runs half a size too large; I'm usually a true size 6, and so I ordered the 37. I'm holding on to it for now but ordering the 36 in the hopes it fits better.