(Londonderry, New Hampshire) – Danish shoemaker ECCO confirms that the winner of the PGA Tour’s Turning Stone Resort Championship relied on the quality, comfort and stability of its leather-soled, World Class GTX golf shoe.
Constructed entirely at company-owned factories – something that is unique in the golf industry – each traditionally-styled World Class shoe is touched by more than 225 sets of highly-skilled hands during a labor-intensive direct injection production process. This guarantees unequaled levels of waterproof protection and unsurpassed performance.
“Rather than turning our back on the levels craftsmanship that PGA Tour stars and discerning golfers covet most, ECCO continues to set the standard for premium golf footwear,” says C.B. Tuite, General Sales Manager, ECCO USA Golf Division. “The look and feel of a leather-soled shoe is very distinctive. Many players have come to rely on the incredibly stable platform and superb torsional support, and we’re the only major brand still catering to this segment of the market.”
An accomplished union of beautiful leatherwork with a full complement of advanced ECCO technology, the World Class GTX is handcrafted to be golf’s most distinguished shoe. Soft, breathable uppers showcasing elegant leathers – including rich patents – are integrated with a GORE-TEX® membrane for guaranteed weather resistance. Additional features include outstanding stability, a direct-injected PU and leather welt midsole and a water-repellant leather outsole with cushioning TPU in the heel area.
“With each collection, we continue to redefine the golf footwear experience,” adds Michael Waack, Head of Global Golf at ECCO. “Our process is completely unique, as it starts from designs built around the human foot. Comfort, performance and a complete commitment to quality are the driving forces, but style is also key.”
ECCO men’s golf shoes are worn in competition by scores of international Tour stars, including Fred Couples, Colin Montgomerie, Aaron Baddeley, Stuart Appleby, Thomas Bjorn, Arjun Atwal, Thongchai Jaidee, John Bickerton, Bradley Dredge and many others.
About ECCO
ECCO is a world leading brand with fashionable comfort quality shoes.
Founded in 1963 by Karl Toosbuy, ECCO is the only major shoe manufacturer to own and manage the entire value chain from cow to consumer. ECCO has more than 15,000 employees, direct subsidiaries in Europe, the Far East and North America, and partners worldwide.
Based on ECCO’s many years of tradition in shoemaking, ECCO delivers uncompromising comfort and design and the products are sold in more than 3,800 shops all over the world. In 2008, ECCO sold over 17.5 million pair of shoes and reached a turnover of DKK 5.4 billion. However, 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: www.eccousa.com; 800.886.3226.
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