My usual dress shoes were getting uncomfortable around the toes.... decided to try on these at Nordstrom's. Instant comfort is the way I'd describe it. Well-made, great fit, and decent price. Ecco does well in my book.... this is the 5th pair I've purchased.

Update on March 1, 2015:
Here it is, almost 6 years later and I still love this same pair of shoes. I decided to buy a new pair and just received them from Amazon. I paid the exact same price. The differences between the 2015 version and my 2009 shoes?....
The ECCO on the older shoes is stamped into the shoe. The newer shoes have an embossed (raised) ECCO emblem.
The newer shoes have a seam that runs down the side on the arch-side of the shoe. This is hardly noticeable. Otherwise, the stitching is identical and appears to be high quality on the newer shoe.
The tongue of the newer shoes has more leather that wraps along the tongue on the inside of the shoe. Also, you can see on the tongue 'Made in China' on the inside. I can't find the country of origin for the older shoes.
The new shoes are sized identically to the older ones. My 44's are perfect for my feet with this shoe.
I wore the older shoe on one foot and the new one on the other. I could hardly feel the difference. Just some minor stiffness in the newer one.
The soles seem identical except for a small cosmetic change on the heel button. I certainly hope I don't experience the cracking that others have reported on the newer shoes.
The leather on the old shoes is very soft and has a cushion-y feel. The newer shoes have soft leather that is almost the same softness. It does not feel cheap by any means.
The soles of both shoes appear to be welded onto the uppers. One reader claims that the soles used to be sewed on. I haven't noticed this on these shoes or other ECCO models I own.
This is the best pair of shoes I've ever owned. Highly recommended.