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!
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
environment

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...
A Letter From G Funk

A Letter From G Funk

It was around this time three years ago that I made what many would consider a questionable decision for a 40-year-old father of two. I left my job to start a footwear brand.
One of the very first pairs of SAOLA shoes from its very first collection
Saola North America

We Did It! Kickstarter Wrapped...

We did it! Our very first Kickstarter campaign is officially complete—and it’s all thanks to you. Now comes the exciting part: production, retail, and the road ahead.
a pair of SAOLA shoes
Saola North America

We Hit 100%! What’s Next for SAOLA

We reached our Kickstarter goal in just 13 days—and now we’re aiming even higher. See what’s coming next and how you can help us #MAKEANIMPACT.
Behind-the-scenes look into the filming of SAOLA's first Kickstarter video
Saola North America

Behind the Scenes: Our First Kickstarter Video Shoot

We just wrapped filming our very first Kickstarter video — and trust us, it was a wild (and fun) ride. From beachside bloopers to big dreams for the planet, here’s what went down and how you can he...