COG vegan sneakers - Our materials

Des chaussures et des baskets vegan, issues de matières écologiques, végétales et recyclées

At COG, we have set ourselves the objective of participating in the development of sustainable, responsible fashion that respects life .

This is why all our shoes are vegan , made in a human setting , using an ecological approach .

Also the materials that make up our models are not only 100% vegan and come from European suppliers, but we also try as much as possible to use components of recycled plant origin , such as grape marc, cork, organic cotton, or recycled rubber.

In order to ensure durability and resistance to our models, we also use recycled synthetic plastics and microfibers , almost entirely from the circular economy, and certified OEKO TEX 100 : plastic bottles recovered at sea and revalorized, PET, polyester, water-based polyurethane.

For us, producing the perfect shoe does not mean promising a zero-waste shoe of an illusory design, but offering the promise of full involvement in producing ecological shoes, the most in line with the definition. of what ethical and responsible fashion can be.

Zoom in on the ecological materials that make up our shoes.

Grapes in my shoes, what does that mean?

This plant-based alternative made in Italy is an innovative, ecological and vegan solution.

This material is notably used for the upper of our Topsy and Wallace plant-based sneakers, and that of our Laïka women's Chelsea boot, as well as that of our Aïko women's Richelieu.

It consists of 26% wine waste (grape pomace), 54% recycled PET and vegetable oils , and 20% water-based PU . Its backing is made of 100% recycled polyester .

Based on the recycling of waste , this material limits waste, and allows us to obtain a result similar to leather through its grained texture, its resistance, and its impermeability; and this, without animal suffering!

Céréales recyclées

L'utilisation de céréales recyclées (ou plus particulièrement de maïs revalorisé) est, là encore, un engagement de COG envers l'écologie.

Cette alternative écoresponsable constituée de 25% de céréales non consommables, de 35% de fibres adhésives, de 30% de polyester recyclé et de 10% de PU, nous permet d'éviter le gaspillage de matière première et de donner vie aux similis cuir vegan, souples et durables de bon nombre de nos modèles tels que notre basket montante Wallace blanche, divers coloris de la Winton, etc.

Coton recyclé

Fibre naturelle résistante, hypoallergénique et durable, le coton possède de nombreux atouts et apporte un confort optimal à nos modèles.

Investis dans une démarche d'éco-conception, on a fait le choix d'intégrer à la matière naturelle, une partie de coton recyclé afin de donner une seconde vie à ce composant éco responsable.

To produce an ecological shoe, you must surround yourself with suppliers involved in the protection of nature, with the capacity to produce sustainable materials , and with eco-virtuous design . Therefore, our team turned to two Spanish and Portuguese companies which create coverings from bottles and other plastics recovered from the sea , in order to give them a second life .

Head to the Mediterranean Sea, where floating plastic waste is collected and then reused ; allowing our suppliers to design and weave the laces and interior coverings that will make up our shoes.

Anti-perspirant and anti-bacterial, in addition to being eco-responsible , these materials allow you to stay dry all day long!

Bambou revalorisé

Le bambou est une plante à croissance rapide, qui se renouvelle seul et qui nécessite moins d'eau que la plupart d'autres végétaux. Comme le coton, il est biodégradable et durable.

Au-delà de ces caractéristiques respectueuses de la planète, le bambou s'intègre idéalement dans la composition de nos chaussures, notamment en ce qui concerne les revêtements intérieurs de nos Gaïa (60% de bambou, 40% de polyester recyclé) car il possède des propriétés thermorégulatrices et respirantes. Sa douceur en fait un matériau de choix pour celles et ceux à la recherche d'un confort optimal.

Our outsoles are made of rubber, 30% to 40% of which is recycled , depending on the model.

Unused material scraps are remelted, then reintegrated into the rubber during the molding phase of our soles, in order to reduce the use of virgin material .

Nature is well made, we might as well use its exceptional qualities to our advantage.

The insoles (insoles) of our ecological sneakers are made from 30 to 90% recycled cork (depending on the sneaker model) . A material directly from the bark of cork oak growing in Portugal, which in addition to ensuring flexibility and breathability to our soles, is also an ecological solution due to its natural qualities.

100% vegan materials

1.4 billion.

This is the number of animal lives needed by the leather industry each year. In addition, leather is closely dependent on livestock farming, whose carbon footprint alone represents 14.5% of greenhouse gases on a global scale.

Producing vegan shoes not only helps preserve animal life, but also reduces our carbon impact!

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Quality made in Europe

As a committed brand, concerned about workers' rights, we have moved towards European production !

Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, our suppliers are located in countries neighboring France, and offer high quality materials , certified OEKO TEX 100 (guarantee of non-use of toxic products, which could harm human health and 'environment).

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Eco-responsible solutions

To limit our impact on the environment, we use materials from the circular economy , mainly natural and recycled (grape pomace, cork, recycled plastics, rubber, etc.).

Their production process helps reduce water consumption and the emission of chemical and toxic substances for living things and the planet.

> Our ecological charter