Ecco

ECCO is a world-renowned Danish footwear and accessories brand founded in 1963 by Karl Toosbuy. The brand is unique in the global footwear industry because it manages every step of its own production... ECCO owns its own tanneries and shoe factories across the globe. Production primarily occurs in their own facilities located in Portugal, Slovakia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, and China. This vertical integration allows the brand to maintain high standards of quality and sustainability across its product lines.

While ECCO has grown into a massive global player, it remains a family-owned enterprise. The Toosbuy family, through ECCO Sko A/S, retains 100% ownership, ensuring the brand adheres to its original Scandinavian design principles of comfort and functionality. The company is headquartered in Bredebro, Denmark, and continues to be one of the few major shoe manufacturers to process their own leather at their tanneries in the Netherlands, China, Indonesia, and Thailand.