Evergreen Grape Based Black

IMPORTANT
If you're struggling between two sizes, please consider the bigger size.

The Evergreen is our hero model and is made of sustainable and 100% animal free materials.

The upper and lining are made of upcycled waste material. The sole and insole are made of pre consumer recycled materials.

• Upper in GrapeBase
• Heel cap in PU
• Lining in Seacell fabric with Kelp algae fiber
• Outsole in rubber and recycled rubber granules
• Laces in natural Jute
• Insole in cork top sheet and recycled PU foam footbed

1. Avoid using water to clean your Grape Based sneakers. Water causes leather to shrink and it may dry the Grape material out over time, which can make your shoes stiff and wrinkly.

2. Use a soft-bristled brush to remove dirt or debris from your shoes.

3. To remove stubborn scuffs and marks, please use a leather cleaner and soft brush. Put a small amount of leather cleaner on a soft-bristled brush (please check your chosen leather cleaner instructions first) and gently wipe the surface of the Grape Based sneaker with the bristles. Work the cleaner into the Grape Based surface by moving the brush back and forth, as if you’re dusting your shoes. Continue brushing until the Grape Based sneaker is restored to its former glory.

*GrapeBase is a made in Italy material technology with high content of recycled and vegetal raw materials, in particular the vegetal biomass is derived from the Italian wine industry waste which includes grape skins, stalks and seeds.

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Source: ACBC

ACBC is an innovative sneaker brand that stands for 'Anything Can Be Changed'. They are committed to making the shoe market more sustainable by investing in research & development. For example, they have a patent on their invention 'ZIPSHOES', which are seen as the 'most sustainable shoes in the world'.

Fair trade: Around 40% of their shoes are produced in Indonesia, 40% in China and 20% in Portugal. At the moment ACBC is working on a new supplier in Argentina and they are in the process of setting up a production location close to the head office in Italy, where they mainly do their research & development. ACBC is B Corp certified and has extensively investigated which certifications the production locations have. They only work with certified factories that are audited by third parties. They often work with parties that are audited via Amfori BSCI, these checks must at least receive a B score. If not, the supplier will be given a year to improve the working conditions. This is how ACBC stimulates the suppliers to improve.

Environmentally friendly: ACBC is mainly committed to research into more sustainable production. For example, they are currently developing a substance that ensures that no solvent is needed anymore to coat shoes. This part of the production is still very polluting, even for shoes made from a sustainable alternative to leather ( e.g. apple leather). To increase their impact, they share this knowledge with other brands. For their own sneakers, ACBC uses natural materials such as corn fibre, apple leather, grape skin fibres and recycled PET bottles.

Good cause: ACBC is happy to give back to the local population. They donate to various hospitals during the COVID pandemic and they collect used shoes to use as new material.

Vegan: ACBC is an animal-free brand.