Ecco Tongariro Shoes - Lace-Ups (For Women)

sent these back and ordered a pair of Asics, which I love for walking my dogs and running around in.

ECCO definitely is my brand of choice. This is my second pair, purchased on the same day I received my first pair. There are no traditional shoelaces to come untied - cleverly, ECCO has substituted those annoying cotton laces with no-tie elastic laces that can be adjusted with a slide device. I slip the shoes on every day. I love the green color - people really notice these shoes, not only for the color but for the cool design. They are really fabulous for walking, travel, or any other casual activity you may do.

I bought these shoes b/c I had such a great experience with them before--I bought a pair a few years ago and they have been the best and most comfortable walking shoes I've ever had, and very durable too. This new pair is differently designed--they seem not as well made and they are also more narrow at the top so are not very comfortable. I thought it was safe getting the same shoe a few years later, but had I tried these on in a store I wouldn't have bought them.

Well, I like the general look and feels of these shoes. I do think they run a little small, a 39 always fit me and these are just this side of snug, esp the right shoe for some reason. And I have trouble with some soreness under the balls of my feet and these have very little cushion there. I kept them, but they won't be the favorites I was hoping they would be.

I run in these shoes 3-5 miles at a time, four times per week. I love the lightness and support of them. These shoes are not over-cushioned; as a result, I feel the road beneath my feet. I did order a half-size up (good recommendation); but still find that the toe box is narrow.