Lace yourself into a look that's contemporary and refined with Ecco's Helsinki. Its sturdy leather upper is accented with handsome seaming, and its moisture-wicking mesh lining and padded insole with a contoured heel cushion and arch support make it everyday comfortable. ECCO is a European shoe company founded in Denmark in 1963. Today they own and operate factories throughout Europe and Asia. They produce all the leather used in making Ecco shoes, taking measures to protect the environment at the same time. Their sole aim is to make a comfortable walking shoe.