MoEa GEN1 - Corn Retro White & Black - Unisex's casual shoes

MoEa GEN1 - Corn Retro White & Black

The GEN1 - Corn Retro White & Black sneakers from MoEa are the perfect choice for anyone who values sustainability and style. These versatile shoes are ideal for activities such as approach, via ferrata, leisure and everyday wear. Thanks to their warm lining, they are particularly suitable for hiking and colder days. The sneakers are unisex and combine modern design with environmentally friendly materials.
With an innovative approach, the GEN1 sneakers are made from natural and recycled components, making them animal-friendly and vegan. The PETA-certified VEGAN accreditation underlines that no animals were harmed or exploited during production. The upper is made from 55% grape resin and 45% water-PU, while the sole is made from 80% rubber and 20% recycled rubber. The use of materials such as bamboo, recycled polyester and organic cotton ensures that the sneakers are not only environmentally friendly, but also comfortable and durable.
The GEN1 sneakers are not only a fashion statement, but also a contribution to a better environment. Production in Europe, particularly in Portugal, Spain and Italy, guarantees fair working conditions and low-CO2production. A study by the certified agency FairlyMade shows that the production of GEN1 sneakers emits 6.89 kg of CO2, which is on average 78% less than conventional sneakers made from animal leather.

Product details

Optimal for:

Access & via ferrata
Free time
Everyday life

Features:

Vegan
Recycled materials
Made in Europe
Made fair
Low carbon

Materials:

External material: 55% grape resin + 45% water PU / backing in 100% recycled PE [made in Italy]
Chuck: 75% bamboo & 25% polyester [made in Spain]

Technologies and manufacturing processes

// WHY GRAPE WASTE IS BETTER THAN ANIMAL SKIN //
The wine industry in Italy produces tons of wine every year, and the wine waste is usually thrown away. The grape waste is mixed with water-based PU and applied to a recycled polyester fabric to create a leather-like material. The use of recycled plastics not only limits the production of new plastics, which are massively destroying our planet, but also frees the earth from waste products and gives them a new life.
// 92% LESS CARBON THAN LEATHER //
Our life cycle assessment, created by the certified FAIRLY MADE® solution, shows that our GrapeSkin emits 4.46 kg C02 per m², compared to 61 kg C02 per m² for animal leather. 3 kg of grape waste is contained in one pair of sneakers. As VEGEA does more and more research, they can improve their production. Their latest materials contain 55% grape waste, which means that the other materials have been reduced proportionally.