Description
A minimalist and modern interpretation on luxury footwear, Piola is renowned for its choice of the finest fabrics, leathers and natural components that are sourced from around with no expense spared to ensure the ultimate finished product.
Crafted by hand in the heart of Portugal, these trainers are constructed from the very finest Nappa leather and Italian suede. Each pair has been comforting lined with a 6mm GOTS organic cotton footbed and cushioned with a wild Peruvian rubber outsole.
Working in close collaboration with the WWF, this collection of footwear is a vehicle for social, environmental and economic change - ensuring local Peruvian craftspeople gain a fair wage (5 times the current national average). With a close-knit workforce of 33 regional artisans as part of ECOMUSA, each pair of shoes has a sole made from 60% wild rubber which has been concentrated and pressed to ensure endlessly durability.
To guarantee a luxury feel and comfortable fit, these trainers have been lined with high-grade leather and comfort lined with a memory foam footbed.
Feel good fashion with a conscious is finally available to the mass market thanks to Piola and their collection of sustainable footwear like these Callao trainers. For each pair of shoes purchased, 4€ is given directly to the brand's Peruvian counterparts to help develop and improve the local economy.
Composition
Made in Portugal
100% Leather
Colors : Navy Blue
Ref: 8TT1-V-1002
About Piola
Piola works with wild rubber producers located in the Madre de Dios region, in the heart of the Peruvian Amazonian rainforest.
They buy wild rubber directly from producers at 5 times the local market price. When you buy a pair of Piola, you are actively participating in improving the quality of life and work of our producers.
Per pair sold, 2€ are donated for the construction or renovation of rubber workshops, and to help identify rubber trees located in remote areas. We also connect their homes to electricity (using solar panels) and clear water.
Investments are numerous. It contributes to economics, social and infrastructure development.
Using raw materials with an excellent traceability, they ensure quality and know-how. Their production is located in Portugal where they select each of raws materials. Their natural rubber offers flexibility and longevity. The handmade production ensure a refined and modern aesthetic.
ECO X CEPTION
This product has been crafted by vulnerable or welfare community members
Charitable product: A percentage of the price of this product will be donated to a charitable organisation
A good deed will be done for every product purchased.
Size & cut
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Delivery and return
* Except for France DOM/TOM and Russia : order will be shipped by French Post. Detax is applied on all prices shown.
L'Exception makes your return easy : you can send us your product back within 14 days after your package is delivered.
Returns are free in Metropolitan France.
Outside of France, we will be happy to cover your return charges through a credit on your L'Exception customer account. Just send the invoice of shipping back to our customer service to add this credit to your account.