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Discover our ethical high-top sneakers for men
A sneaker with character, as aesthetic as it is ecological: this is the crazy bet that COG has taken up with the Wallace, a vegan high-top sneaker that will thrill you! All the ingredients are combined to offer you the ultimate shoe: an upper of a perfect height, a high-quality German imitation leather carefully selected, a fleece ankle lining, a finishing loop at the back... From the choice of ecological materials making up the sole and the lining, to the shape of the shoe, each detail has been studied by us to design a sneaker that will accompany you in all seasons and will adapt to all styles. Live the COG experience to the full with the Wallace: an ethical and stylish high-top sneaker, which makes no compromise on comfort.
A terribly trendy vegan high-top sneaker
A mix of styles, that's how our Wallace high-top sneaker could be characterized!
With this model, we wanted to combine the dressy side of a high-top sneaker, adding a futuristic Back to the Future style touch for a trendy retro look.
Style-wise, we're there, but above all, we wanted our sneakers to be comfortable enough to be worn all day long. To achieve this, we worked on the design so that the fit was impeccable. So gentlemen, if you like men's shoes that hold your foot well, the Wallace high top is made for you! The little extra of the model? Its padding foam surrounding the ankle, for a millimeter-perfect fit, and even more comfort.
To top it all off, like our brand, our high-top sneakers are made from exclusively vegan - cruelty free - and ecological materials, for a stylish and 100% ethical model.
By the way, our vegan high-top sneaker is also available for women : something to delight both men and women. And so that everyone can find their own style, we have subtly declined the Wallace high-top in several colors.
So yes, we are happy with these high-top sneakers and we'll tell you why!
The Wallace: an ethical and stylish high-top sneaker
Working on this pair of vegan high-top sneakers was a real challenge!
Made up of nine eyelets through which a pretty recycled PET lace runs, it has a side buckle for a style at the crossroads between futuristic fashion and chic streetwear.
In terms of composition, like all our shoes, our high-top sneakers have been designed without animal material and the same goes for our glues, which are exclusively water-based. Our Wallace high-top sneakers have therefore obtained the PETA APPROVED VEGAN label.
And to preserve the environment, the leather commonly used in the manufacture of shoes, the tanning process of which is generally very polluting, has been replaced by synthetic and natural materials that are largely recycled.
All our models are OEKO-TEX 100 certified - and have an interior coating made of anti-bacterial, anti-perspirant and hypoallergenic microfiber.
At COG, our items not only contribute to the development of cruelty-free fashion, but also to that of eco-responsible production !
A one-of-a-kind design for our vegan high-top sneaker
Creating an ethical high-top sneaker for men that is both stylish and eco-responsible: this is the challenge we took up at COG, working for several months on the design of our Wallace. Our shoes have been entirely designed to meet the most demanding expectations in terms of aesthetics, comfort and durability... All this while defending the values that are dear to us on an environmental level, because we are committed to more sustainable fashion. Thus, our sneakers are made in Europe in small family workshops, selected for their know-how, but also for the good working conditions offered to their employees.
Our vegan high-top sneaker is the result of a clever mix of ecological and recycled materials: cork, rubber, plastic bottles fished out of the Mediterranean Sea and recycled PET. A real eco-responsible alternative to classic sneakers, without compromising on style. The Wallace sports a retro-futuristic look that will leave no one indifferent, while giving everything in sobriety thanks to its clean line.
With a simple and elegant design, our Wallace is adorned with a high-quality, slightly grained imitation leather for the outer lining, giving our sneaker flexibility and resistance. To complete the originality of the look of this high-top sneaker, the upper of the shoe is topped with a beautiful finishing loop at the back of the foot, giving it strength and character.
In short, the Wallace is an ethical high-top sneaker for men with a trendy design, a model that combines character and sobriety, which goes with a multitude of styles: casual with chinos, classic with slim pants, summery with shorts or Bermuda shorts... In any season, this centerpiece of your ethical wardrobe accompanies you without ever disappointing.
Our eco-friendly high-top sneakers in every way
All the materials of our Wallace are made in Spain, Italy, Germany and Portugal, for shoes with an urban look 100% Made In Europe ! Which makes our Wallace a pearl of eco-responsibility.
For the design, we chose to collaborate with a small family workshop in the north of Portugal, for its multi-generational know-how, its human-scale organization and its assembly carried out by hand, for optimal quality and resistance.
And it is no coincidence that we chose this factory, since employees have a framework that respects their integrity, ensures that they work in complete safety and receive fair pay.
Producing eco-responsible and vegan high-top sneakers in a structure that values people for an intrinsically committed brand, this is the spirit of our brand, and the ethics that we want you to benefit from!
Our approach: to provide you with the expertise of production houses renowned for their know-how and experience in the field of shoemaking. Here, consideration for employees and compliance with health and safety rules are at the heart of our concerns.
Finally, producing our ethical high-top sneakers for men in a country close to France is also a way to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions linked to the manufacturing and transport of our products. With COG, your shoes do not travel tens of thousands of kilometers before being on your feet.
For a controlled carbon footprint, we also favor materials supplied by European companies: from the sole to the laces, the different elements that make up our vegan high-top sneakers are sourced locally. The COG guarantee of eco-responsible sneakers in every way!
A touch of solidarity in our vegan high-top sneakers for men
Selecting a family workshop to make our eco-friendly and vegan men's high-top sneakers is already a good start.
But we didn't want to stop there. To go further, COG supports people who work voluntarily for animal welfare.
So, for each sale of a pair of sneakers, part of the profits is donated to associative shelters involved in animal rescue.
A cause that is particularly close to our hearts, and we invite you to discover more about our company’s values and our charitable ambitions .
Our eco-responsible men's high-top sneakers in summary
The Wallace, like all our pairs of vegan shoes for men, offers an ethical alternative to the classic sneaker market.
Our bet is to offer you the chic of being able to wear ecological, slender, comfortable and sturdy sneakers , but also modern in their production ethics: vegan , philanthropic , eco-responsible .
With our Wallace, gone are the days when you had to choose between style, comfort or ethics, our high-top sneaker is the synthesis of all of this combined.
With COG and our range of vegan shoes, don't trample on your moral values to afford a trendy look!
Our motto: WALK CLEAN , because for us, it is not the rarity of a product that gives it its value, but rather the ethical values put into its making.
Build the fashion of tomorrow and join us in the adventure!
By the way, our Wallace is a unisex high-top sneaker , available for both men and women. Ladies, head over to our women's high-top sneakers page to find them.
The composition of our vegan high-top sneaker is evolving
To go even further in our commitment to sustainable, ethical and vegan fashion, the all-black model of our Wallace vegan high-top sneaker changes composition.
Historically, this shoe was made up of:
- From an outer covering in woven material: 100% recycled PET
- With an outer covering in imitation leather: 71% polyester / 29% cotton
- From a lining made from recycled plastic bottles
- With a removable insole made from recycled cork covered with recycled polyester
- From a 40% recycled rubber outsole
- Recycled PET laces
Now, this ethical high-top sneaker for men is produced with a faux leather composed of grape marc, recycled polyester and water-based polyurethane. An innovative material obtained using a rigorous manufacturing process, composed of several stages: grape harvesting, juice extraction, recovery of grape marc, grinding of residues... The substance obtained is then mixed, transformed, spread and dyed, until a ready-to-use material is obtained, used for the outer coating of the shoe.
So, we are moving up a gear by adopting a resolutely ecological manufacturing method for our vegan high-top sneakers. In addition to reducing the share of plastic in the composition of our sneakers, we favor ingredients of natural origin such as grape marc.
How to choose the size of your ethical high-top sneakers for men?
The Wallace fits true to size, but is rather narrow in width across the front of the foot. Therefore, if you think you have a slightly wide foot or if you are just between two sizes, we recommend that you take a size larger than your usual size. For example: for a 44.5, choose a 45 instead. Other than these cases, you can choose your usual size.
When trying on your pair of vegan high-top sneakers, remember to break in the shoes to make them easier to put on. As for comfort, it will only improve over time, as the materials that make up the Wallace naturally soften.
Please note: the insoles of our sneakers are removable. If you wish, you can remove them and replace them with your own insoles.
How to maintain your vegan high-top sneakers?
To maintain your ethical high-top sneakers for men, simply rub the outside with a damp cloth and then let them air dry. Just be careful not to leave the shoes in direct sunlight, so as not to damage the colors.
If you want to give your insoles a new lease of life, you can remove them and sprinkle them with a little baking soda. Place the insoles in an airtight bag, close it, then leave it to act for several hours. Shake the insoles vigorously to remove the powder, then put them back in your shoes: that's it!
Please note: our vegan high-top sneakers are not designed to be machine washed.