Waste bins for compost, trash and recycling
eco-friendly

8 Smart Swaps to Make 2025 Your Most Sustainable Year Yet

Ready to make your lifestyle more planet-friendly—without sacrificing comfort or fun? These 8 smart swaps are the perfect way to kick off a more sustainable 2025.
The Tsavo 3 ultimate grey for men
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Which SAOLA Shoe Is Right for You?

Looking for eco-friendly, comfy, and stylish shoes? Our 2025 guide breaks down every SAOLA model—so you can find the perfect fit for your life and the planet.
Meet Julia Wencker, a passionate and purpose-driven SAOLA ambassador
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Meet Julia Wencker, a passionate and purpose-driven SAOLA ambassador

A teacher, the voice behind the blog and Instagram account Les Cookines, and a committed activist, Julia lives her values every day - with simplicity, integrity, and outdoor energy. Get to know our...
person kayaking in a lake
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9 Easy Ways to Make This Summer More Eco-Friendly

From composting to plogging, discover 9 simple ways to reduce your impact and enjoy a more sustainable summer. Every small action makes a big difference.
Guillaume and the 2 first SAOLA employees - Maxime et Apolline
eco-friendly

SAOLA in 2020: A Year of Growth, Gratitude, and New Goals

  2020 wasn’t easy, but SAOLA made it count. From growing the team to giving back to wildlife conservation, here’s what we accomplished — and what’s ahead.
vegan leather shoes made from grape resin and recycled PET
eco-friendly

What Vegan Shoes Mean to SAOLA

Vegan shoes go beyond diet — they’re part of a lifestyle that avoids animal-derived materials in fashion and everyday products. In this article, we explain what makes a shoe “vegan,” why it matters...
A couple leaning against each other on the dock of a lake, wearing SAOLA shoes
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Inside SAOLA’s Fall Line: New Styles, Sneaker Boots & Sustainable Innovation

We sat down with SAOLA founder Guillaume Linossier to talk sneaker boots, new materials, and what the future holds for sustainable footwear. From design inspiration to long-term goals, here’s what’...
Thanks to You, We’re Making an Impact
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Thanks to You, We’re Making an Impact

In our first year, SAOLA shoes didn’t just walk the walk — they helped save sea turtles, plant trees, and protect coastlines. Here’s how your purchases made a real-world impact.
Jules et Raphael, founders of Circul'r
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Catching up with the guys behind CIRCUL’R

Jules Coignard and Raphael Masvinger traded corporate comfort for climate action—and never looked back. From a global tour of circular solutions to building an international network of impact-drive...