Ladies sneaker

This sneaker from Ecoalf is a comfortable everyday shoe. They are made using the Strobel method, in which the upper material is sewn directly onto the textile insole before the outsole is attached. This makes the shoe flexible and offers good freedom of movement. The direct connection between the upper material and the insole also allows it to adapt perfectly to the shape of the foot. At the same time, the shoe is lighter as fewer layers of material have to be processed. For the upper material, Ecoalf combines a recycled polyester fabric from the Ecoalf ocean project with a suede alternative made of polyurethane with 20 percent recycled content. The lining is also made of polyester and polyurethane. The midsole is made of compressed EVA foam (ethylene vinyl acetate). The rubber outsole has a distinctive trail profile with multidirectional lugs for good grip and traction, even on uneven terrain.

The Spaniard Javier Goyeneche has found a personal way to counter the waste of raw materials in our throwaway society – with creative ideas. In 2012, his label started producing fashion from recycled fibres. Then he initiated the revolutionary Ecoalf Ocean Project: More than 3,000 fishermen along the Spanish coast enlisted to help recover plastic waste from the sea. Goyeneche has the residues transformed into high-quality yarns for clothes, shoes and accessories. A similar project started in Thailand in 2017. Recycling all-natural textile fibres, namely cotton and wool, is another objective on Ecoalfs to-do list. Finally, the label mastered the challenge of finding new uses for old car tyres.