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The COG low-top sneaker: with the look and the style!

Putting on your pumps to go and sip a diabolo on a terrace is nice, but taking out your men's vegan sneakers to have a drink on a rooftop, it's really classier!

At COG, if we pay particular attention to the design of our shoes, which is undoubtedly what we are most proud of in our line of ethical men's sneakers, these are the values ​​they defend.

Our Winton is guaranteed without leather and our glues are water-based, free from animal materials, for vegan and certified men's sneakers PETA APPROVED VEGAN.

What's more, by supporting cruelty-free fashion, you are also supporting production eco-responsible ; we explain why.

Already because our Winton is made up of synthetic fibers whose manufacturing has a carbon impact 2 to 20 times less than that generated by leather!

Our materials are certified OEKO-TEX 100 - designed with the preservation of the environment and human beings in mind.

What's more, in the choice of materials making up our models, recycled materials are favored, like the sole of our Winton, made up of 30% old recycled rubber scraps. The inner lining of our low-top sneaker is made of a durable and anti-abrasive microfiber material, also from the circular economy, in accordance with our eco-responsible design charter.

The Winton, a vegan men's shoe with comfort in mind

The manufacturing ethics and design of our flagship men's model are not the only aspects we focus on, and when we work on the development of our sneakers, at COG we leave nothing to chance when it comes to their comfort.

As a result, each COG model has benefited from several months - sometimes years - of research to improve the line and shape of the shoe, for sneakers combining a streamlined line and tailor-made comfort.

Our goal: to offer you the best experience with shoes on your feet, and to make you feel truly comfortable in your vegan men's shoes.

For this, we chose an interior coating for the lining and the insole of our tennis, possessing properties antiperspirant, anti-odor, hypoallergenic And antibacterial, for unparalleled comfort all day long.

Gentlemen, try our Winton and experience for yourself its unrivaled comfort and perfect fit. Try on a pair of COG men's sneakers and you'll love it!

And if your heart leans more towards a sportswear or street look, discover our Raven and Wallace models and their unfailing comfort.

Behind the scenes of our vegan sneakers for men

Have you been told?

In addition to being exclusively vegan, our Winton men's shoe is made from materials made in Spain and Italy, for casual shoes 100% Made In Europe !

All our men's vegan sneakers are designed in a small family workshop on a human scale and with multi-generational know-how in the north of Portugal. The workshop employees assemble our sneakers by hand, for optimal quality and resistance.

Each of our visits gives us the pleasure of meeting our partners and working with them to improve our models, getting to know each of the workshop employees better, and ensuring that the manufacturing of our shoes is carried out in good conditions and a secure environment for our partners.

This is also the COG spirit: producing eco-responsible and vegan sneakers, within a structure that values ​​people for an intrinsically ethical and philanthropic brand.

Ethical and supportive sneakers

If offering you men's vegan low-top sneakers is our pride, supporting people who work voluntarily for animal welfare is an additional luxury that we want to offer ourselves.

Also, part of the profits from each pair of ethical sneakers sold on the cog-store.com store is donated to associations and shelters involved in animal rescue.

Find out more about the ethical values ​​of our company.

Our eco-responsible Winton sneaker in brief

At COG, we have given ourselves a mission: to offer stylish shoes at an affordable price, with flawless design, and manufactured with uncompromising ethics, with respect for humans, animals and nature.

For this, we have designed a whole range of models so that everyone can find what they are looking for, and among these, our low-top Winton men's sneakers perfectly play their role as a timeless, all-purpose model.

Featuring all the qualities of a modern sneaker through its production ethics, our small eco-designed tennis shoe for men - also available in women's sizes - will be the elegant and comfortable asset that your ethical wardrobe is missing.

Vegan, philanthropist, eco-responsible, no longer choose between a trendy look and your moral values ​​when choosing your sports shoes.

Discover our Topsy vegan men's shoes

At COG, we believe that it is possible to reconcile the love of fashion and the love of life. Our commitment: to create shoes with an irresistible design, without using animal leather, and to have them made by well-paid artisans who benefit from good working conditions.

Preserving the planet, protecting animals, but also humans: this is the ambition of our Topsy men's vegan sneaker. With this stylish and comfortable shoe, COG goes even further in eco-responsibility: let yourself be surprised by this ecological and ethical sneaker, made in Europe in small family workshops, and designed from plant-based and recycled materials.

A vegan men's sneaker made from ecological materials

Making a trendy low-top sneaker from recycled wine waste: a crazy bet that we chose to take with the Topsy, the eco-responsible shoe par excellence. Years of research and development have made it possible to find THE formula for designing a more real-than-life imitation leather with grape marc as the main base, combined with recycled polyester.

This manufacturing process follows several very specific steps: grape harvesting, juice extraction, recovery of grape marc, grinding of residues, etc. The mixture obtained is then mixed with vegetable oils and synthetic materials, spread, textured and then tinted, until a material is obtained that is ready to be cut and used for the outer covering of our vegan men's shoe.

But the other elements that make up the Topsy are not left out.At COG, we choose to use ecological and recycled solutions as much as possible. To do this, we surround ourselves with the best suppliers and production houses of materials from Spain, Portugal and Italy, which offer us a whole range of eco-responsible solutions to produce our shoes:

Plastic bottles fished out of the Mediterranean and then reused are used for the interior lining.

Cork and recycled plastic fibers are carefully assembled for the insole.

The outsole is made from 30% recycled rubber.

Finally, recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is used to weave the laces.

To go all the way with this eco-responsible approach in our production method, we have also chosen to entrust the manufacturing of our men's vegan sneakers to small family workshops located in the north of Portugal. With us, no sneakers of untraceable origin, made of polluting materials from the four corners of the world. COG is proud to produce close to home, in Europe, thus limiting CO2 emissions linked to transport.

An ecological AND ethical vegan men's shoe

Reducing the ecological impact linked to the transport of raw materials and finished products is not the only interest of this local production. Human ethics and the well-being of the people with whom we collaborate to design our products are also at the heart of our priorities. This is why we have selected workshops based in Portugal, guaranteeing good working conditions and decent wages to their employees.

Our deep conviction: the direct relationship between consideration for people, and the involvement, passion and quality of the work they provide. We also pay particular attention to the conditions of the people we collaborate with, carefully ensuring that their employers respect the safety rules and health standards that are favorable to their development.

The advantage of these Portuguese clothing houses: the reputation of their know-how inherited from decades of experience.

Thus, our vegan men's sneakers allow us to reconcile the different values ​​that are dear to us: animal protection, preservation of the environment, but also respect for human dignity. Ethical shoes that have nothing to envy fast fashion in terms of design, elegance and comfort, quite the contrary!

A vegan men's sneaker that is as elegant as it is comfortable

The Topsy is the perfect balance between sobriety and elegance, making it a must-have piece for any man's wardrobe. Indeed, this sneaker can be worn in all circumstances: in a formal outfit, during a walk in the park, or even during a short sports session.

From the most chic to the most casual looks, our vegan men's shoe will always have its place at your feet! In jeans, chinos, shorts or Bermuda shorts, in summer or winter, it will become the most faithful companion in your wardrobe. Especially since the Topsy comes in different colors, for all styles and tastes: white/black, black/white, white/blue, white/red, white/beige or blue/white/red.

At COG, we also worked hard to develop a shoe with unrivaled comfort. Months of research allowed us to find the optimal shape and the ideal line, in order to create the most comfortable shoe to wear.Believe us: no detail has been left to chance for the well-being of your feet!

That's why the inner lining is made exclusively of materials with antiperspirant, anti-odor, hypoallergenic and antibacterial properties. Gentlemen, experience it for yourselves: try the Topsy and you'll love it, whether for its timeless design or its unrivaled comfort.

Comfortable to wear, easy to maintain

Our men's vegan sneakers are not designed to be machine washed, because despite the resistance of the materials and seams of our models, the drum could damage the fibers, and the washing temperature could alter the resistance of the water-based glues used in the assembly of the different parts of our shoes.

To maintain your Topsy, we recommend using a damp cloth to gently rub the outer part - the upper - of the shoes. Then, let them air dry, avoiding exposing them to too much sunlight, as this could damage the colours. To maintain the imitation nubuck parts, we recommend rubbing in circles using a crepe brush or a soft-bristled brush.

To give your insoles a new lease of life, remove them from your sneakers, pour a few spoonfuls of baking soda on top of the sole, then place it all in an airtight bag. After a few hours, shake the insoles to remove the powder, and place them back in your vegan men's shoes.

Topsy men's vegan shoe: a name full of history

The name of our Topsy model is inspired by an elephant born in Asia at the end of the 19th century. Sent to the United States, she lived most of her life in New York where she was used to perform in circuses, performances during which she was subjected to numerous abuses.

One day, when a trainer tries to make her eat a lit cigarette, Topsy fights back and kills her attacker. As punishment for her act, she is sentenced to die by electrocution at Coney Island on January 4, 1903.

By giving the name Topsy to a men's vegan shoe, COG pays tribute to the elephant and wishes to denounce animal abuse, of which she has become a true symbol. Labeled PETA APPROVED VEGAN, our shoe is made without any material of animal origin, and therefore without any cruelty.

Also discover our men's vegan high top sneakers or even our Vegan Richelieu for men if you want to be elegant.