Technology
Testing
At the ECCO test centre all shoe components are tested before being used in our shoes. Even raw materials and components in ongoing shoe production are tested to ensure that they fulfil the required standards. In the shoe industry common standards for testing have been approved to provide a common reference. ECCO is well above what these standards require. We have testers who are called in regularly for fit-and-wear tests. The shoes are exposed to ‘real-life’ conditions, with relevant ‘wear’. For example, ECCO use farmers to test ECCO Track and city dwellers to test City shoes. The tester wears the shoes for a period of time, keeping a regular account of fit, wear and appearance. In addition, continuous tests are performed on all components, materials and finished products at all ECCO’s factories and plants.