ECCOMen's Helsinki Oxford

Fashionable+ comfortable

I have been buying this exact shoe for work for years. The shoes are very comfortable and very rugged.

I love these shoes. In fact, I love them so much I just bought the exact same pair, four years later. My previous pair is still in very good condition. In fact, I get compliments on them every couple of months - and they've been used hard. I am a school teacher, and these have been my every day shoes. I first bought these shoes because I was having knee and lower back pain. After reading reviews about the injection molded one piece sole, I decided to get them. Very comfortable out of the box, and have stayed that way straight through today.I have used them to climb steep ravines, to play kickball, to play tag. I have worn them on concrete, tile, and industrial thin carpet. I have gone walking in them for miles (sometimes 5 or 6 miles, after a day of work), and my feet feel good. Tired, sure, and somewhat sore, but it's the same as I would expect from any great shoe after a day on my feet - and they look really good. I wear these with a grey suit sometimes, and they look perfectly appropriate. And what was most important to me - no more lower back or knee issues.The best part is that they have held up beautifully - and I don't usually say things like that. I do use a cedar wood shoe tree every night ($20) - which I think has helped immensely. I also use a horsehair shoe brush ($25) almost every time I take them off - just a 10 second brush up while they're still on my feet. Every six months or so, I use a leather conditioner. About once a year I used a leather cleaner. There has been a slight separation along the inside of the toe box, which I will include in a picture. The sole is not exactly pulling away from the shoe - but where before the sole rubber was tight against the leather, now I can pull it about a quarter inch away. I think it may lead to dirt getting in there, so I may glue it back together. There is also a very slight separation between the fabric and leather at the top of the opening where the ankle sits. The shoes are still in very good condition, and I plan to keep wearing them. I have been advised that using two separate pairs of shoes, alternating them every other day extends the life of the shoe greatly, so I will probably begin doing that. They certainly still look good enough to wear anywhere. In fact, I feel a little guilty about including the old shoes in the photos. If I went over them with a leather cleaner and conditioner they would look much better. I may do that and upload an updated photo. For now, here they are, for better or for worse.No I was not paid to write this review. No I did not receive anything for free (although if Ecco wanted to send me another pair of these in black, I would accept them happily ;) They are just great shoes, and I wanted to share the love. Buy them - I think you'll love them.

My left foot is larger than my right foot, so I have difficulty with fit. They are a bit large, but this is what I wanted because I can add custom insoles to compensate for the larger size. So far, they are very comfortable.

As expected these Ecco shoes are great! I work on my feet about 80% of the day and Ecco have proven their worth for me over the last number of years! Comfortable, supporting and long lasting.

Not the same quality as my previous pair of ECCO Helsinki.I purchased a black pair of Helsinkis from a small local shoe store about 6 years ago and they are still going strong. I usually wear them to work multiple times a week. Since I have enjoyed these shoes so much I decided to purchase a pair of Rust colored Helsinkis off Amazon so I could enjoy the same comfort when wearing my brown pants.As I compare my black pair (purchased from a local store) and this brown pair (purchased on Amazon) I notice a few things.1. The stitching on the back heal of my black pair is one solid piece of leather vs the rust pair has a seam going directly down the back.2. The sole of the rust pair seems to be wearing at a faster rate than my black pair.3. The black wording on the leather insole is still clearly visible on my black pair (which I have had for 6 years) vs the wording already worn off on the rust pair (which I have had for 9 months).4. The fit and comfort seem to be comparable, but based on wear I believe the rust pair is not quite up to the same quality as my black pair.Conclusion: I'm not sure if these shoes where made in different factories or simply the design and quality has changed over the last 5 years, but if I were to buy this shoe again I would go to a physical location to determine the quality before purchasing.My black pair has been my favorite dress shoe since I bought them and I would rate the product I bought 6 years ago at 5 stars.The shoe purchased from Amazon I would give 3.5 stars.

Years ago, I bought my first pair of Ecco shoes. On the surface it was a bad choice. They were Nubuck leather and I managed a high volume restaurant. Running from the dining room, to the kitchen with wet and greasy floors to the meat room with blood and water on the floor meant that Nubuck leather would be impossible to keep clean. Those shoes felt so good I didn't care. I learned to clean them and bought another pair just like them. I also bought the same style for my wife. I've been a fan of the brand for about twenty years. These arrived last week. I've worn them twice. They slip on easily and feel good around my ankles. When I stand up the arch support is perfect. They walk very comfortably and quietly. I can wear them to dress or casually. If I were still in foodservice I could stay on my feet and work in them all day.

Would have kept them if I actually got a pair of new shoes. The ones I received were used to the point of creases on the toes and scratches all over the shoes. Not to mention the box they came in had a khols return label partially cut off the box. As soon as I pulled the box out of the packaging I knew what was probably inside. Very disappointed you Sen something like that when it's considered a new item.

Quality seems good. The shoes are comfortable to wear.

Size of this shoes are one size to small.I wear always 42Bus this were like 41Hence take one size larger

Amazing product - usual ECCO quality

Good looking and fits well, as expected from Ecco

I've worn Ecco's for years. Wearing a pair now I bought in 2011 and they look new. The Helsinki model I bought looked well used after three wearings. The leather is thin and easily creased and wrinkled. IMO this was definitely a waste of 200 bucks and not anywhere near the quality of shoe compared to an Ecco storefront. Stupid me for not returning them before the window closed.