Headquartered in Tønder, Denmark, ECCO Sko A/S was founded in 1963 by Birte and Karl Toosbuy, who sold all their worldly possessions to start a shoe factory in Bredebro.Through a combination of European design and traditional craftsmanship, the husband and wife team forged a name that has become known for innovative technology and the inner workings of the human foot.
Today with 3,000 shops around the world, the company is run by their daughter, Hanni Toosbuy Kasprzak, and her husband Dieter who continue the fine tradition, producing 12 million shoes a year.With tanneries in China, Indonesia, the Netherlands, and Thailand ECCO seeks to reduce the impact of the tanning process on the surrounding environment. ECCO enforces a strict code of ethics from cow to shoe as it is committed to employee fairness, worker safety, and human rights, especially those of children.
ECCO has begun producing accessories, outdoor footwear, high fashion golf shoes, and running shoes. The newest model of fine footwear is ECCO Windsor, which gives the season’s glamour-and-luxury trend a distinctly masculine edge, ensuring maximum shock absorption and support.Photos Copyright ECCO.
