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Maximized Minimal Sneakers w/ ECCO Soft 8 Two Ways

Maximized Minimal Sneakers w/ ECCO Soft 8 Two Ways

ECCO Soft 8 Sneaker on Men's Style Pro

(Feature in partnership with ECCO)

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[dropcap size=small]W[/dropcap]e’ve arrived at a peak moment in the minimal sneaker game. If you’re on the search for a new pair of low-profile sneakers to add to your footwear arsenal, let me introduce you to the ECCO Soft 8.


Sporty Weekender


ECCO Soft 8 Sneaker on Men's Style Pro

Soft 8 Black Sneaker (Tie) – c/o ECCO | Floral Bomber Jacket – Club Monaco | Matte Black Sunglasses –Vilbrequin | Jogger Sweatpants – H&M 

Quick Back Story on my ECCO Soft 8 Origin

[dropcap size=big]B[/dropcap]efore getting into the editorial portion of this feature, let’s discuss how I became a fan of these sneakers. Just a few weeks back, ECCO opened a location at the King of Prussia Mall (just outside of Philly). Fortunately, I was invited to the grand opening event and had the chance to test out a few pairs of shoes first hand.

After looking through every pair of shoes from golf cleats to hiking boots, I kept coming back to a pair of black ECCO Soft 8 sneakers. It’s not a joke. Before leaving the store, I think I picked up those sneakers 10 times (even before trying them on).

ECCO Soft 8 Sneaker on Men's Style Pro

The Perfect Streetwear Sneaker (with the soul of a traditional shoe)

With a beefed up outsole, the Soft 8’s are a standout in the low prolife shoe market. If you take a not-so-scientific poll by walking into a few sneaker stores or checking any menswear site, most of the minimal kicks that are featured have thin, low-profile soles. Now, those thin soles look great, but, are clearly missing some substance when put head-to-head with the Soft 8. 

The chunky sole has that high-end streetwear brand look, plus the pebble grain leather in reminiscent of an Oxford lace-up. Pair them with a black suit and a this season’s patterned shirt of the moment for a swerve on the menswear game. Or, rock them with a sportswear-inspired look. Pairing them with your favorite tailored joggers & bomber jacket will make you streetwear-god in the making. 

ECCO Soft 8 Sneaker on Men's Style Pro

Technically Comfortable

As a big time walk, a stylish sneaker that offers maximum comfort is ideal. During an average day in Philly, I walk about 8 miles bouncing from meeting to meeting and photo shoots. Tired of being the victim of uncomfortable sneakers, I dig some digging on why these kicks were so comfortable right out of the box. 

Their outsoles are molded directly to the upper using a process called DIP — Direct Injection Production. This process makes these sneakers more flexible and offers an enhanced comfort.  

 

ECCO Soft 8 Sneaker on Men's Style Pro

ECCO Soft 8 Sneaker on Men's Style Pro


Casual FRIDAY Pro 


ECCO Soft 8 Sneaker on Men's Style Pro

White Soft 8 Lace-Up Sneakers – c/o ECCO | Navy Cargo Khaki – c/o Marcel Floruss x Designow Collab | Gingham Suit Jacket – Hardy Amies | Chambray Shirt & Pocket Square – The Tie Bar | Knit Tie – Oliver Wicks | Brown Leather Folio – Hook & Albert

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Sabir M. Peele of Men's Style Pro in Robert Talbott Pants

Oh! Casual Friday! Walking through any corporate office, it’s easy to see that people still don’t understand how to pull off a well-curated casual Friday look that’s truly work appropriate.  The most agregious of offenders is that one guy wearing his gym shoes and overly washed jeans. Don’t be that guy! 

  • Step 1. Leave the gym shoes in your gym bag. 
  • Step 2. Add some casually tailored piece to your look (unlined patch pocket blazer, cargo chinos
  • Step 3. Add a pair of minimal, crisp white sneakers to the look

During the warmer months, a minimal white sneaker can glide through the office, while receiving more positive thumbs up than that 9:00am presentation that you just suffered through. Pair them with a blue cotton suit or your favorite tailored chinos. 

ECCO Soft 8 Sneaker on Men's Style Pro

ECCO Soft 8 Sneaker on Men's Style Pro

ECCO Soft 8 Sneaker on Men's Style Pro

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