Top Independent Golf-Specialty Retailers Recognize Leading Luxury Shoemaker
(Londonderry, New Hampshire) – Renowned Danish shoemaker ECCO was named "Top New Supplier" of 2007 by the National Golf Buyers Association (NGBA) during the group’s annual Order Writing Conference at The Woodlands, Texas.
The largest off-course golf buying group in the country with more than 150 independently owned and operated associate golf retail stores, NGBA is also known as Golf Headquarters. ECCO was first invited to participate in the group’s private order writing conference in 2006 and its partnership with Golf Headquarters continues to expand.
"This great honor isn’t just about our tremendous product," says C.B. Tuite, General Sales Manager, ECCO U.S.A. Golf Division. "It’s about the people who make our brand so special and help to service these accounts. We truly appreciate the opportunity to work closely with the leading retailers who are such an integral part of the golf industry and we are focused on continuing to strengthen our relationship with Golf Headquarters."
ECCO golf shoes are worn in competition by international Tour stars Fred Couples, Aaron Baddeley, Colin Montgomerie, Thomas Bjorn, Thongchai Jaidee, Juli Inkster, Carin Koch, Pat Hurst, Sophie Gustafson, Laura Davies, Meena Lee, Candie Kung, Linda Wessberg, Wendy Ward and others.
ECCO’s Spring/Summer 2008 golf collection features unequaled comfort, style and performance in several new designs, including the distinctive new C-Force series for men and ACE series for women that combine advanced technologies and cutting-edge design to create the game’s most comfortable, stable and stylish swing platform.
Distinguished by advanced technologies alongside an unmatched combination of out-of-the-box comfort, high-grade leathers and attention to detail, each shoe in the 2008 collection passes through more than 225 sets of highly-skilled hands during a production process exclusively executed at ECCO-owned factories. This labor-intensive manufacturing guarantees the brand’s golf shoes help players excel under the most demanding conditions.
All ECCO designs blend a network of built-in technologies to create the ideal platform for the perfect swing. Principal among these is a direct-injected, PU-constructed midsole/outsole. Made from a process unique to ECCO in the golf industry, this:
â?¢ Creates a one-piece shoe construction
â?¢ Ensures unrivaled durability, flexibility, lightness and weather resistance
â?¢ Provides a superior level of cushioning and comfort that does not break down over time, unlike commonly-used materials such as air, rubber and EVA foam
Additional performance features of the Spring/Summer 2008 women’s golf collection include:
â?¢ Ultra-soft, high-grade leathers with hydrophobic treatments for superb weather-resistance
â?¢ Internal stabilizer to reduce torque and create an ideal swing stability
â?¢ Double-layer insole with cushion that absorbs heel force to reduce stress on the knees, hips and back
â?¢ Internal Air-Circulation System to maintain a fresh, dry and cool foot environment
â?¢ Dynamic Energy Return System that provides a trampoline effect during foot-strike and follow-through to reduce fatigue and restore energy with each step
â?¢ Green-friendly outsole designs featuring molded traction bars combined with Stinger cleats from Champ and the Q-Lok insert system to provide ideal traction and grip
About ECCO
The only major shoe manufacturer to own and manage the entire value chain from cow to consumer, ECCO is a global leader in city, casual and sport shoes for men, women and children. In 2006, the Danish company sold more than 14.8 million pairs, achieving net revenues of 4.5 billion DKK (approximately 645 million euros).
Founded in 1963 by Karl Toosbuy, ECCO has nearly 13,000 employees, direct subsidiaries in Europe, the Far East and North America, and partners worldwide. ECCO shoes are sold in more than 3,000 shops globally, including 551 mono-brand (ECCO exclusive) stores.
Following the rules of good craftsmanship to deliver genuine freedom of movement and comfort to consumers, ECCO’s aim has never been to be the biggest, but always to be the best.
ECCO USA is based in Londonderry, New Hampshire. For more information: visit www.eccousa.com, 800.886.3226
Contact:
Tom Williams
Buffalo Communications
703.891.3322
twilliams@billycaspergolf.com