• Material: Cow suede leather
• Origin of material: Waste product of European meat industry
• Tanning method: Mineral
• Tannery: Mastrotto
• Location: Verona, Italy
• Certification: Biobased, LWG Gold-rated

The upper leather is cow suede leather from the famous Italian Mastrotto Tannery. Mastrotto is considered one of the world’s best tanneries and has been awarded the coveted LWG Gold Seal for its dedication to exceptional quality and sustainable production processes. On top of that, their leathers are the world’s first USDA certified biobased leathers. Only the very best rawhides which are all side products of the European meat industry are used to produce this beautiful soft leather. The hides are dyed all the way through for a rich colour palette in compliance with the strict REACH Regulations.

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• Material: Suede cow leather
• Origin of material: Waste product of European meat industry
• Tanning method: Mineral
• Tannery: Tirrena
• Location: Marche, Italy

The leather used for the heel counter is super soft suede leather from Tirrena Tannery. It is the same esteemed Tannery that provides us with the lining leather. We use suede for the heel to provide for a comfortable feel around the ankles and prevent them from slipping which might cause blisters. Only the very best rawhides which are all side products of the meat industry are used to produce this beautiful leather. The hides in compliance with the strict REACH Regulations.

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• Material: Suede cow leather
• Origin of material: Waste product of European meat industry
• Tanning method: Mineral
• Tannery: Tirrena
• Location: Marche, Italy

The leather used for the heel counter is super soft suede leather from Tirrena Tannery. It is the same esteemed Tannery that provides us with the lining leather. We use suede for the heel to provide for a comfortable feel around the ankles and prevent them from slipping which might cause blisters. Only the very best rawhides which are all side products of the meat industry are used to produce this beautiful leather. The hides in compliance with the strict REACH Regulations.

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• Material: 100% Rubber
• Origin of material: Italy
• Factory: Margom
• Location: Marche, Italy

Margom rubber outsoles have been the number one outsole in the premium sneaker segment for many years; and that for good reasons. Made of 100% rubber, the outsoles are extremely durable yet incredibly comfortable. The clean design of the outsoles are the perfect foundation for a minimalist sneaker.

Super Soft Calf Leather Insole Upper

• Material: Full-grain calf leather
• Origin of material: Waste product of European meat industry
• Tanning method: Mineral
• Factory: Tirrena
• Location: Marche, Italy

The secret to a comfortable shoe is a comfortable insole. That is why we use the same super soft calf-leather over our removable insoles as for our lining. The leather provides a comfortable feel right from the first step. You can also remove the insoles and replace it with orthopneic insoles if needed.

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• Material: PU
• Origin of material: Italy
• Factory: Unknown
• Location: Portugal

The lining of the insoles is made of durable PU which will adjust to your foot over time making for an incredibly comfortable footbed. Unfortunately, we don't yet know the name of the Factory creating the PU but we are working on it and will continually update our traceability information. We are currently in transition to more sustainable cork insole lining. Once we completed the transition, we will update our Traceability information.

• Material: Natural Cotton
• Origin of material: Portugal
• Factory: Undisclosed
• Location: Portugal

Made of strong natural cotton, our laces are guaranteed to last a long time. To offer even longer wearing joy and styling options, every sneaker comes with an additional pair of laces which either colour-matches the upper leather or outsole. Finding a good Laces Factory is surprisingly difficult. That is why we are not disclosing the name of our Factory. Some secrets are just not meant to be revealed. We hope you understand.

• Material: Recycled cardboard
• Origin of material: Germany
• Factory: Texon
• Location: Möckmühl, Germany

The footbed made of thick recycled cardboard is a major contributor to the conformable stride of our sneakers. Over time, the cardboard will develop a natural footprint of your foot. The footbed is created by the American Company Texon in their German Factory. Texon is the worldwide leader for high-quality footbeds and has recently announced the ambitious goal to becoming a zero-waste company by 2025.

• Material: Non-woven polyester
• Origin of material: Portugal
• Factory: Lusocal
• Location: Romariz, Portugal

The heel counters are a major contributor to the supreme comfort and exceptional durability of our sneakers. Lusocal runs on 100% renewable energy and is a zero-waste operation. The reinforcements are made of non-woven polyester. We are currently in transition to more environmentally-friendly biodegradable heel counters. Once we completed the transition, we will update our Traceability information.

• Material: Woven viscose
• Origin of material: Portugal
• Factory: Lusocal
• Location: Romariz, Portugal

The toe-puffs also play an important role for the comfort and longevity of our sneakers. Lusocal runs on 100% renewable energy and is a zero-waste operation. The reinforcements are made of woven viscose. We are currently in transition to even more environmentally-friendly biodegradable toe-puffs. Once we completed the transition, we will update our Traceability information.

• Material: Non-woven polyester
• Origin of material: Portugal
• Factory: Lusocal
• Location: Romariz, Portugal

As an extra layer of comfort and durability, we position non-woven polyester fabric reinforcements between the upper and lining leather. Lusocal runs on 100% renewable energy and is a zero-waste operation. The reinforcements are made of non-woven polyester. We are currently in transition to more environmentally-friendly biodegradable reinforcements. Once we completed the transition, we will update our Traceability information.

• Material: Polyester
• Origin of material: Portugal
• Factory: Cooks & Clarks
• Location: Portugal

The cushioning of the tongue and ankle add to the exceptional comfort of our sneakers. The cushioning is made of PU in Portugal. Unfortunately, we don't yet know the Factory name creating the cushioning but we are working on it and will continually update our traceability information.

• Material: Polyester
• Origin of material: Portugal
• Factory: Cooks & Clarks
• Location: Portugal

Sneakers are exposed to a high degree of wear and tear. That is why we use strong polyester yarn from Cooks & Clarks for enhanced durability. Polyester yarn is significantly stronger than cotton yarn. Cooks & Clarks is a worldwide leader in the creation of high-quality stitching yarns for footwear. We are in the process of switching to recycled polyester yarn. Once we completed the transition, we will update our Traceability information.

• Material: Unknown
• Origin of material: Portugal
• Characteristics: Water soluble and free of harmful substances
• Factory: Cipade
• Location: Porto, Portugal
• Location: Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001

The glue is water soluble without any harmful substances and is made in Portugal. It is specialized leather glue which ensures that the sneakers will look great even after many years. The glue is ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 certified. Unfortunately, we don't yet know it’s exact composition but we are working on it and will continually update our traceability information.