Biodegradable NY Sneakers
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Our NY Sneakers, launched in 2015, are now available in this new biodegradable version.
The uppers are one piece of fine-gauge knitted Tencel™, cut to our new sneaker silhouette with a low-cut ankle shape and laces that run low down the vamp. A contrasting knit pattern creates the stripe down each side. There's no padding and no panels stitched on — the uppers are thin and lightweight with a clean, minimalist look (if you're after a chunkier sneaker, try our Biodegradable LDN Sneakers, which are padded and knitted in a thicker gauge).
Inside, they're covered with a grey woven Tencel™ lining — very soft against your skin, breathable and moisture-wicking. These sneakers look and feel best without socks or with just sock liners — the Tencel™ lets air circulate to keep your feet cool, dry and hygienic.
They're made with a Strobel construction — the upper stitched directly to a soft textile base, with the sole bonded underneath — which keeps them light and flexible with no shank, the cushioned sole providing the structure. Underfoot, wood fibre and natural latex insoles provide cushioning and shock absorption, sitting on side-wall stitched Apinat BIO® sneaker outsoles — a biodegradable bioplastic made from renewable raw materials — with a 2.5cm sole height at both heel and toe for a flat, stable profile. The laces are Tencel™ too, a natural fibre made from sustainably grown eucalyptus, and a Tencel™ woven WVS pull tab on the heel finishes them off.
The uppers are fully washable by hand, or in a short cool machine wash inside a towel to protect them from the drum.
Ethically made in Portugal. Certified carbon neutral.
- Upper
- One-piece knitted Tencel™ uppers – soft, breathable and naturally moisture-wicking, with a low-cut ankle and contrast knit pattern stripes on each side
- Lining
- Grey woven Tencel™ linings – very soft against your feet, breathable and moisture-wicking to keep them fresh and dry
- Insole
- Wood fibre and natural latex insoles – naturally breathable and flexible, cushioning your feet while holding their shape over time
- Outsole
- Apinat BIO® sneaker outsole – a biodegradable bioplastic made from renewable raw materials, giving cushioning, shock absorption and traction as you walk, and breaking down at end of life instead of persisting for centuries
- Laces
- Laces in Tencel™ – a natural fibre made from sustainably grown eucalyptus, strong and soft to the touch
- 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
- Not water-resistant – the knitted Tencel™ uppers are open-weave and breathable, so rain will pass straight through to your feet. Best kept for dry days and warm weather – the breathability that lets air in is the same reason water gets in.
- 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
- 2.5 cm
- Toe Height
- 2.5 cm
- Toe Shape
- Round toe
- Instep
- Flat insole through the arch
- Break-in Time
- You should find these comfy straight out of the box.
- Type
- Sneakers
- Closure
- Lace-up
- Gender
- Women's
- Made In
- Portugal
- Weight
- 1.0 kg per pair
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