CLAE Malone Lite - Vanilla Ocean

Enjoyable sneakers by CLAE, made from recycled materials, in natural colors, with a dark blue heel piece and ditto outsole.

The upper is made of eco-friendly mesh: a breathable fabric made from repurposed polyester. The comfortable (inner) soles consist of recycled foam.

CLAE is a Los Angeles-based brand that has been working with the same manufacturer in Vietnam for 20 years. They guarantee fair remuneration, decent working hours, freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining, health and safety in the workplace. There is a formal ban on child labor and discrimination.

Furthermore, this brand partners with SEAQUAL, to recycle plastic from the ocean.

"By focusing on upcycling, organic, vegan and innovative materials, we remain critical of our creative process and our ties to our production workshop. We stand for respectful and ethical consumption, we want to create a community around our vision of sustainable and social initiatives and inspire responsible consumption."