I was thinking of a tragic individual case and ordered from another dealer a new pair because the shoe is otherwise convenient to carry.
But even the second pair of Ecco Sierra LS emerged after 2 months as a total letdown, the shoe sole squeaked with every step.
Internet searches revealed that Ecco the last few years can produce shoe soles cheaper in China and the company is thus such poor quality price to pay. I used Ecco shoes can carry over 5 years without such defects have occurred.
I can only advise every dealer to take this shoe from the range, and each potential customer are advised to listen to the warning words of frustrated carrier!