Meet The Sneakers Made From Grapes by Pangaia
With the fashion industry swapping to eco-friendly materials, we’re getting used to seeing innovative solutions and out-of-the-box alternatives. One area of our closet that’s been missing from the eco evolution is our footwear. Sneakers are something we all reach for. They’re a staple in our close that we can always rely on. Thanks to Pangaia, you can finally enjoy the latest sneaker trends without harming the world around us.
Pangaia describes itself as a “materials science company on a mission to save our environment”. Its name is a clever mixture of the words ‘pan’ and ‘gaia’, which capture the brand's philosophy. ‘Pan’ means all-inclusive, while ‘gaia’ stands for Mother Earth.
Their mission is to use innovative technology and bio-engineered materials to future-proof the fashion industry. Each product is designed to be lived in, to be versatile, and to be something you can wear every day. Pangaia’s aesthetic focuses on elevated basics that will stay in your closet for years to come.
We’ve seen lots of everyday items being repurposed and used to create clothes and accessories. While we’ve come to expect plastic bottles, grapes are a new item on the sustainable fashion scene.
The Pangaia sneakers are made using grapes and industrial waste to create ultra-comfortable shoes that’ll become the pride and joy of your collection. Their lightweight and breathable design make them a year-round staple. These sneakers serve as a solution to the waste produced by the wine industry. Who knew that not every drop of wine makes it to the bottle?
Pangaia’s grape sneakers give a renewed purpose to the 6.5 billion litres of waste produced every year. All it takes is seeds, skins, and stalks to turn this waste into 2.6 billion square meters of grape leather. The manufacturing of the grape leather uses minimal water and vegetable tanning alternatives instead of chemical treatments.
The grape leather isn’t the thing that makes these sneakers sustainable. They incorporate a part recycled rubber sole that is made using industrial waste, such as samples and prototypes. Even the laces are environmentally friendly with their 100% recycled plastic tips. The attention to detail and focus on imaginative uses for waste materials puts Pangaia in a league of its own.
These sneakers have a minimalistic feel and will fit seamlessly with the rest of your sneaker collection. They feature the brand’s classic text print, a subtle touch of branding that any fellow fashion watcher will appreciate.
If the sustainable materials aren’t enough for you, perhaps its innovative orthopaedic design might have you clicking ‘add to cart’. With these sneakers, you’ll get ultimate arch support for all-day comfort, whether you’re heading into the office or hitting the beer gardens.
Pangaia’s grape sneakers are sustainably manufactured in Portugal and are available in sizes EUR 36-45. You can pick them up in a white and black colourway with matching soles. These sneakers are a staple for any streetwear fan and make the perfect addition to a capsule closet.
Thanks to Pangaia, it just got easier to create a head-to-toe sustainable outfit.
Shop the Grape Sneaker Collection here.