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Why we use natural rubber and cork in our soles

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12 October 2026
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Hemp, cork and recycled knit all behave differently in the rain. Here is how our sneakers cope with a Cape winter.
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Pair of clean hemp sneakers beside a cleaning brush and a bowl of soapy water on a pale blue studio shelf, with potted p
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Smart sneakers for the office: a guide for working South Africans

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5 May 2026
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Every pair of Takkies starts with a simple idea: use fewer materials, and use better ones. Our uppers are woven from hemp and recycled ...
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