Bergen Sneakers

£152

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Our Notes

Introducing the latest sneaker in our collection. Working with one of the best factories in Portugal for sneaker production, these have been over a year in development — from the sketch to coming off the production line this summer.

Navy and white is a trainer palette that has never needed reinventing. The Bergen keeps it clean — an off-white body with navy panels at the toe, heel and quarters, off-white laces, and a navy tread carrying the colour right down to the ground. What lifts it is the detail. The eyelets sit hidden behind the upper apart from the top pair, left white and on show. Perforations across the toe let air move through and break up the panel. A soft light grey vegan suede patch sits at the back, and there's a gold-leaf WVS on the side and again on the tongue, with stitching worked around the tongue details. The outsole has a subtle WVS emboss underneath. First look, you don't see these details, but they come together to make a shoe with class. When you own them you see them — and you know you're wearing a pair of ethically made, high quality vegan sneakers by Will's Vegan Shoes.

The upper is cut from our signature Italian bio-based vegan leather made with 62–66% plant-origin materials, panelled with Italian navy vegan suede that gives a soft matte contrast against the smooth off-white. Step in and your foot sits in padding — the tongue is padded all the way down, and so is the collar and around the sides. Underneath there's a removable contoured sports insole shaped to follow your foot, with a breathable recycled polyester mesh lining keeping air moving around it.

They're built the way athletic shoes are built. Strobel construction stitches the upper directly onto a flexible fabric base, so there's no rigid board sitting between your foot and the ground, and the TR cupsole is bonded on around the sidewall. It's why they flex through the forefoot from the first step rather than needing breaking in, and why the pair comes in at 900g.

The low profile is what makes them so easy to place. They work under tailoring — grey flannel trousers and a fine knit, where the navy and white brings some colour and contrast to it. Dark denim and a plain t-shirt. Chinos with the hem turned once. Shorts in August.

Navy and white gets along with everything. That's the whole point of them.

Ethics & Sustainability

This product is certified carbon-neutral and ethically made in Portugal under EU employment, discrimination and health & safety law. It's vegan from the uppers and linings to the glue. It's delivered to you through our carbon-neutral supply chain in plastic-free paper and cardboard packaging.

Materials

Upper: Italian bio-based vegan leather (62–66% plant-origin materials) and Italian vegan suede (100% PU)
Lining: Breathable sports mesh lining in 100% recycled polyester (rPET) – an open mesh that keeps air moving to help feet stay cool and fresh
Insole: Removable contoured PU sports insole – shaped to follow your foot for cushioned, supportive comfort
Outsole: TR (thermoplastic rubber) cupsole with a grippy moulded tread for traction and flex through the forefoot for comfortable walking. The tread is finished in navy to match the suede on the upper, tying the sole into the shoe rather than breaking it up — and keeping the part that meets the ground looking clean for longer.
Laces: Long, extra-strong laces (100% recycled polyester), with metal lace tips (100% zamak — a durable zinc alloy)

Construction & Features

Shank: No shank – the cushioned midsole provides the structure and support, keeping the shoe light and flexible the way a trainer should be
Hardware: Hidden metal eyelets that sit behind the vegan leather for a clean finish, with metal lace tips — both 100% zamak (a durable zinc alloy)
Construction: Strobel construction – the upper is stitched directly to a soft textile base, with the sole bonded underneath. With no rigid board or stiffeners inside, it flexes naturally with your foot and stays light underfoot
Water Resistance: Water-resistant for everyday wear – keeps you dry in rain, puddles, wet streets, and most winter conditions. Just avoid heavy saturation or full submersion.

Fit & Sizing

Width: D width fitting – a slightly wider fit with more volume than standard
Fit: Order your usual size. Half size? Wider width fittings size up, narrower width fittings size down.
Heel Height: 4.0 cm
Toe Height: 3.0 cm
Toe Shape: Round toe
Instep: Contoured, removable insole that follows the shape of your foot and gives light arch support underfoot
Orthotic Compatibility: Removable insole
Break-in Time: You should find these comfy straight out of the box.

Product Details

Type: Trainers
Closure: Lace-up
Gender: Men's
Made In: Portugal
Weight: 0.9 kg per pair

Our Italian Bio-Based Vegan Leather

Made with Italian bio-based vegan leather containing 62–66% plant-origin renewable materials. Produced in Italy using modern water-based, non-solvent processes, combining a viscose backing with a next-generation bio-based polyurethane surface.

Care Guide

Vegan Suede Clean: For marks and stubborn stains, use warm soapy water with a cloth or soft brush, working gently over the surface. Towel dry afterwards. Brush: Once fully dry, run a suede brush over the uppers to lift the nap back up and restore the soft, even texture. Brushing in one direction gives the most consistent finish. Drying: Always let your footwear dry naturally, away from direct heat sources like radiators, as too much heat can stiffen or damage the suede. Stuff with paper or a shoe tree to help hold the shape while drying, and allow a day or two for the insides to dry fully before wearing again. Deodorising: Don't let your footwear stay damp between wears, as this creates an environment where microbes can develop and cause smells. If a smell does develop, dry the footwear thoroughly and use a footwear deodoriser until it clears. In extreme cases you can wash the insides out with warm soapy water, then dry fully and apply the deodoriser again. Waterproofing (optional): If you'd like some added protection, you can treat the suede with a waterproofing spray every 2–3 months depending on use — most standard sprays work fine on vegan suede. This is optional, and bear in mind vegan suede is naturally an open-textured material that isn't designed to be water-resistant. Vegan Leather Clean: Wipe the uppers and outsoles with warm soapy water and a cloth or soft brush, then towel dry thoroughly. Polish: A synthetic polish can be used to bring back shine and refresh the colour — any synthetic product should work fine, applied as described in its instructions. If your footwear has a burnished effect on the toes and sides (we apply a darker polish to some of our brown vegan leather uppers for effect), this is best reapplied by a cobbler, or at home using a darker shade of polish worked around the toes and sides. Drying: You can dry your footwear on top of or near a radiator or other heat source. Depending on the heat, it can take a few days to dry out the insides fully. Never put your footwear in the washing machine. Deodorising: Don't let your footwear stay damp between wears, especially inside boots, as this can damage the water resistance and let microbes develop, causing a smell. If this happens, dry the footwear thoroughly and use a footwear deodoriser until the smell stops. In extreme cases, wash the insides out with warm soapy water, then dry fully and reapply the deodoriser. Waterproofing (optional): You can treat the uppers with a waterproofing spray to improve durability, stain resistance and water resistance. We recommend doing this every 2–3 months depending on use — most standard waterproofing sprays work fine on our vegan leather.

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