Ecoalf Men sneakers

This Ecoalf sports shoe comes in a classic style with contrasting color elements on the sole and heel. Its upper material is recycled polyester. The lining and insole are also polyester, half of which is made from recycled PET bottles. The outsole is made of 80 percent recycled rubber. The shoe is water repellent and breathable. The insole can be removed and replaced with your own insoles if necessary.

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.