August 24, 2012 – Danish brand Ecco is the leading producer of golf shoes with yak leather. The yak is a remarkable animal that lives in alpine rangeland of the Tibetan Plateau, an area where few other animals can survive. Amazingly, it thrives in the harsh conditions of the wild and mountainous landscape. In essence, yak hide is a multi seasonal leather consisting of a thin, compact woven collagen fibre and closed fine grain. These unique characteristics protect the yak in the warm summers and cold winters.

Characteristics: Due to the nature of the skin, yak has a very unique and individual look that differs from hide to hide, which is hard to find in other leathers. The aged and natural look of this leather is emphasized by the strong markings and natural characteristics in the hide. An effect which is highly visible, especially on oiled nubuck.

Benefits: Yak hide creates extremely strong leather and offers an excellent abrasion resistance. The strength of the leather is due to the thin, compact woven collagen fibre and closed fine grain, which makes it possible for Ecco to cut the hides into thin leathers and thereby reduce the weight. The light weight, high breathability and extreme durability, makes it the ideal choice for high-performance activities.

For further information, please visit www.holgolf.com and www.ecco.com/golf.