I used to be a manager of a shoe shop that sold many brands: Timberlands, ECCO, Birkenstocks etc. ECCO shoes were the highest quality shoes we had at the time. Fast forward to the present and I needed a comfortable high-top leather shoe that would look good in the office. And so I chose the ECCO Men's Soft 7 City High Top Sneaker. Everything fits me except the size. I usually buy men's shoes in 8.5 regular size and the only option for ECCO sneakers was 8-8.5. I have enough room for my toes, which I didn't expect from a shoe advertised for people who wear sizes 8 to 8.5. My foot tends to slide forward unless I'm wearing thick socks and tightening the laces very much. Nonetheless, I am very happy with this purchase.