Plant-based trainers that keep up with real life
White trainers made from grape leather. Burgundy ones from corn. Black ones you can wear to the office and forget about until you catch someone staring at your feet. These are the vegan sneakers we make in our workshop in south-eastern Poland.
Four lines. Women's and men's. Each built on the idea that a trainer should be the most comfortable shoe you own, not the one you replace every six months.
Awake: the minimalist everyday trainer
The Awake White is our bestseller. A clean, low-profile silhouette in grape leather with a flexible rubber sole. No logos shouting from the side. No chunky platforms. Just a well-made white trainer that works with jeans, with a summer dress, with chinos on a Friday.
Grape leather is soft from day one. It breathes better than synthetic materials and develops a subtle patina over time rather than cracking. The sole is natural rubber, recycled at end of life.
Also available in black for when white feels like too much commitment.
Awake Men: the same philosophy, sized for men
The Awake Men White runs from EU 40 to 44. Same grape leather upper, same flexible sole, same principle: a shoe that doesn't compete with your outfit.
These work with raw denim, with tailored trousers, with shorts on a warm day. The silhouette sits between a tennis shoe and a dress trainer. Smart enough for a casual workplace, relaxed enough for the weekend.
Also in black.
Brava: colour for the bold
The Brava Burgundy is our newest trainer and the one that gets the most second looks. Deep burgundy on a natural rubber sole. The kind of colour that wakes up an all-black outfit or finishes off a neutral palette with one confident punctuation mark.
The sole is flexible natural rubber. The kind that bends with your foot rather than fighting it. After a day of walking, you notice the absence of discomfort rather than its presence. That's the test.
Daddy's: the chunky throwback
If you grew up watching people in oversized trainers and baggy jeans, the Daddy's Sneakers will feel like coming home. A chunky silhouette inspired by the trainers our parents wore. Light despite the volume. Retro without being costume.
Available in white and black. The platform adds height without heel pitch, so your foot stays flat and comfortable. Pair with wide-leg trousers for the full '90s effect, or with cropped jeans to show off the sole.
What goes into a plant-based trainer
Our uppers come from grape leather (Vegea) made in Italy from wine industry waste. The soles are natural rubber, recyclable at end of life. The insoles are breathable microfibre. Every pair is stitched by hand in our workshop in Kolbuszowa, Poland.
No petroleum-based synthetics. No animal products. No factories we've never visited.
Read more about our materials. Check the size guide before ordering.
Browse our full trainers collection, or pair with a Slouchy Shopper bag and a Stark belt for the complete look.
Do vegan trainers last as long as regular trainers?
With proper care, yes. Grape leather is engineered for durability and resists cracking better than many synthetic alternatives. Our natural rubber soles hold their grip through daily wear. The key difference: plant-based trainers don't require the chemical treatments that animal leather needs.
How do I clean white vegan trainers?
Wipe with a damp cloth after each wear. For stubborn marks, use a soft brush with mild soap and water. Air dry away from direct heat. Avoid bleach or harsh chemicals. White grape leather holds its colour well, but regular cleaning prevents dirt from settling into the grain.
Are these trainers unisex?
The Awake and Brava lines are cut for women (EU 36-40). The Awake Men line runs EU 40-44. The Daddy's Sneakers are women's cut but the chunky silhouette works across gender presentations. Check our size guide for measurements.
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