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Are eco sneakers good for wet Cape winters?
A good pair of hemp sneakers is easy to look after. Start by knocking off loose sand and dust. Take the laces out and wash them by hand in cool water with a drop of mild soap. Use a soft brush on the upper, moving in small circles, then wipe it with a damp cloth.
Never put hemp in a hot wash or a tumble dryer. Heat shrinks the fibres and can loosen the glue. Stuff the toes with newspaper and leave the pair in the shade. By the next morning they will be dry, fresh and ready for the beach road again.
ACCESSORIES
Our makers sit around one long table in Muizenberg, a few streets from the sea. They cut the hemp cloth, stitch the uppers and fit each cork footbed by hand. Most of the team grew up nearby, so they know how a pair of takkies gets treated by sand, salt and wind. That knowledge goes into every shoe we make.
Minimalist sneakers work because they stay out of the way. A plain upper in natural, stone or black goes with jeans, work trousers and even a summer dress. Choose a clean sole and simple stitching, and skip big logos. Our Black Plant Leather Court Sneaker is a good start for the office. The Muizenberg Hemp Low-Top suits weekends. Both wear in nicely and look better with a little age on them.
Shoe Care: Our Cleaning Guide
Minimalist sneakers work because they stay out of the way. A plain upper in natural, stone or black goes with jeans, work trousers and even a summer dress. Choose a clean sole and simple stitching, and skip big logos. Our Black Plant Leather Court Sneaker is a good start for the office. The Muizenberg Hemp Low-Top suits weekends. Both wear in nicely and look better with a little age on them.
Shoe Care: Our Cleaning Guide
Minimalist sneakers work because they stay out of the way. A plain upper in natural, stone or black goes with jeans, work trousers and even a summer dress. Choose a clean sole and simple stitching, and skip big logos. Our Black Plant Leather Court Sneaker is a good start for the office. The Muizenberg Hemp Low-Top suits weekends. Both wear in nicely and look better with a little age on them.
Shoe Care: Our Cleaning Guide
Minimalist sneakers work because they stay out of the way. A plain upper in natural, stone or black goes with jeans, work trousers and even a summer dress. Choose a clean sole and simple stitching, and skip big logos. Our Black Plant Leather Court Sneaker is a good start for the office. The Muizenberg Hemp Low-Top suits weekends. Both wear in nicely and look better with a little age on them.
Shoe Care: Our Cleaning Guide
SNEAKERS
Our makers sit around one long table in Muizenberg, a few streets from the sea. They cut the hemp cloth, stitch the uppers and fit each cork footbed by hand. Most of the team grew up nearby, so they know how a pair of takkies gets treated by sand, salt and wind. That knowledge goes into every shoe we make.
Hemp Uppers
Cape Town winters can be wet, and eco sneakers cope better than most people expect. Hemp dries faster than leather and natural rubber grips well on slick pavement. Keep our sneaker protector spray handy and let your shoes dry in the shade between wears. Rotate two pairs through the week, and neither will stay damp for long. Save the white pair for sunny days.
Cork Footbeds
Cape Town winters can be wet, and eco sneakers cope better than most people expect. Hemp dries faster than leather and natural rubber grips well on slick pavement. Keep our sneaker protector spray handy and let your shoes dry in the shade between wears. Rotate two pairs through the week, and neither will stay damp for long. Save the white pair for sunny days.
Recycled Yarn
Cape Town winters can be wet, and eco sneakers cope better than most people expect. Hemp dries faster than leather and natural rubber grips well on slick pavement. Keep our sneaker protector spray handy and let your shoes dry in the shade between wears. Rotate two pairs through the week, and neither will stay damp for long. Save the white pair for sunny days.
Natural Rubber
Cape Town winters can be wet, and eco sneakers cope better than most people expect. Hemp dries faster than leather and natural rubber grips well on slick pavement. Keep our sneaker protector spray handy and let your shoes dry in the shade between wears. Rotate two pairs through the week, and neither will stay damp for long. Save the white pair for sunny days.
Our makers sit around one long table in Muizenberg, a few streets from the sea. They cut the hemp cloth, stitch the uppers and fit each cork footbed by hand. Most of the team grew up nearby, so they know how a pair of takkies gets treated by sand, salt and wind. That knowledge goes into every shoe we make.
SLIP-ONS
Our soles are made from natural rubber, with a cork layer inside for comfort. Rubber tapped from trees gives good grip on wet rock and tar, and it flexes with your step. Cork is light and springy, and it is harvested without cutting the tree down. Together they make a sole that feels soft, lasts well and breaks down more kindly than foam.
Green living does not need a big overhaul. Start with small swaps in your wardrobe. Buy fewer, better pairs and wear them often. Choose hemp, cork and recycled yarn over virgin plastics. Repair a worn sole before you replace the shoe. Carry a hemp shoe bag when you travel, and wash on cold. These steps add up over a year, and your cupboard will feel lighter too.
Our soles are made from natural rubber, with a cork layer inside for comfort. Rubber tapped from trees gives good grip on wet rock and tar, and it flexes with your step. Cork is light and springy, and it is harvested without cutting the tree down. Together they make a sole that feels soft, lasts well and breaks down more kindly than foam.
Green living does not need a big overhaul. Start with small swaps in your wardrobe. Buy fewer, better pairs and wear them often. Choose hemp, cork and recycled yarn over virgin plastics. Repair a worn sole before you replace the shoe. Carry a hemp shoe bag when you travel, and wash on cold. These steps add up over a year, and your cupboard will feel lighter too.
Our soles are made from natural rubber, with a cork layer inside for comfort. Rubber tapped from trees gives good grip on wet rock and tar, and it flexes with your step. Cork is light and springy, and it is harvested without cutting the tree down. Together they make a sole that feels soft, lasts well and breaks down more kindly than foam.
Green living does not need a big overhaul. Start with small swaps in your wardrobe. Buy fewer, better pairs and wear them often. Choose hemp, cork and recycled yarn over virgin plastics. Repair a worn sole before you replace the shoe. Carry a hemp shoe bag when you travel, and wash on cold. These steps add up over a year, and your cupboard will feel lighter too.
