SUSTAINABLE, VEGAN, AND RECYCLED SNEAKERS: KIBOKO - BLUE PLAIN OUTSOLE
The KIBOKO is a unisex sustainable sneaker with a retro-sporty look. A classic style with a touch of originality thanks to its thick molded sole and side color band. Thoughtfully created in a responsible manner, it will easily fit into your urban, modern, and conscious wardrobe. Its illustrated tag pays homage to the Sumatra jungle, an ecosystem that MEEKO humbly contributes to protect through the #STEPCLOSER impact program.
Detailed composition:
- Vegan, bio-sourced, and recycled sneakers.
- Appleskin (apple waste + polyurethane)
- Recycled nylon (Seaqual fiber made from recycled ocean plastic)
- Recycled polyester (laces, lining, illustrated tag, and insole)
- Recycled rubber and natural rubber (sole)
Design & production:
Designed in France.
100% made in Europe.
Production workshop located in Guimaraes (Porto region, Portugal). Exclusive European suppliers (Portugal, Spain, Italy).
The KIBOKO was designed with a thoughtful approach. The goal is to address each of the 4 main factors of the fashion industry's impact on biodiversity: animal exploitation, exploitation of limited natural resources (forests, water), pollution, and the use of fossil fuels.
Respect for all living beings:
After extensively studying the main impact factors of sneakers on living beings, we provide tailored solutions:
- No animal materials
- Recycled, bio-sourced, and traced materials (not from deforestation)
- Short supply chain - assembly workshop in Portugal. Suppliers from Italy, Spain, and Portugal
- Workshop and sole supplier powered by solar panels (> 80%)
- End-of-life recycling program
The carbon footprint associated with this sustainable model is 6kg of CO2, compared to 15 to 20kg for a
Baskets vegan, biosourcées et recyclées. - Appleskin (déchets de pomme + polyuréthane)
- Nylon recyclé (fibre Seaqual à base de plastique recyclé des océans)
- Polyester recyclé (lacets, doublure, étiquette illustrée et semelle intérieure)
- Caoutchouc recyclé et caoutchouc naturel (semelle)
Eco-friendly low-top sneakers by MEEKO for Men.
