Guillaume and the 2 first SAOLA employees - Maxime et Apolline
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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.
The Truth About Leather & Its Alternatives

The Truth About Leather & Its Alternatives

The fashion industry, as you know, is one of the a largest industries, and 2nd most polluting behind oil and gas. Recently, new generations of consumers are shedding light on the effects of fashion...
How to Clean Your SAOLA Shoes

How to Clean Your SAOLA Shoes

Look at those fancy new kicks you have! Who knew eco-friendly could look so good. So, how do you make them last?
Slow Fashion vs. Fast Fashion

Slow Fashion vs. Fast Fashion

"Slow fashion" and "fast fashion" - two terms you've likely seen around social media and the news lately. But what do these terms mean? And how do they relate to the environment and ethical consum...
Going Vegan? Here's some advice from our friends.

Going Vegan? Here's some advice from our friends.

When we started out, being a vegan shoe company was not our top priority. Our focus was to use eco-friendly materials and lessen our impact on the planet as much as possible. But as we've found out...
ORGANIC COTTON

ORGANIC COTTON

Organic cotton: you've seen it everywhere. But why is it all the rage and what does it mean in the production of eco textiles? We thought you'd never ask. 
Jules or Raphael getting ready for a day of surfing
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Catching Up With Circul'R

We caught up with Jules and Raphael from Circul’R to talk about the circular economy, their work with global companies like Eurostar, and why being a SAOLA ambassador means walking the talk—literally.
vegan leather shoes made from grape resin and recycled PET
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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...

How shoes are made from recycled plastic bottles

Learn how plastic bottles are recycled into everyday products, like SAOLA Shoes. Each pair contains between 3-4 recycled plastic bottles!