A sneaker is a sneaker is a – Root! With this model we’ve managed nothing less than to establish yet another Ethletic classic, naturally environmentally sustainable, fair and vegan. Root’s silhouette and wearing comfort make it a love-at-first-sight shoe, while the white -wink- logo makes it a true statement. Pick your favorites in sleek Black or White, or featuring a spacy Kaleidoscope Sunrise or Sunset look. Or get in touch with your inner animal with petite Snow Leopard Blue and Purple, or your inner artist with a subtle Melange style. Padded with natural latex foam rubber, this sneaker comes with a reinforced toe section, a padded tongue and a padded collar for extra comfort. The all-round sole strip features extra-stable stitching and the removable antibacterial insole is made with coconut fibers for added absorption.
Our Fair Sneaker Root is made from canvas twill organic cotton from small farmers. So far so fair. But it could be even fairer: all of the organic cotton was grown by Fairtrade producers, certified according to Fairtrade standards and traded according to Fairtrade standards. Fairtrade promotes better working and living conditions for organic cotton producers as well as environmental protection. More information is available at: info.fairtrade.net/sourcing. The sole is made from natural, FSC®-certified rubber from sustainably managed plantations in Sri Lanka. All sneaker models are produced fairly and only from sustainable resources in Pakistan. All supply chains that ethletic products go through are Fairtrade or FSC® certified and are checked for Fairtrade or FSC® certification in the various production stages. Ethletic also actively supports its own Fairtrade projects in the local communities in which our production facilities are located. While the Fairtrade system ensures that producers get their fair share today, sustainability means that the agricultural areas maintain their economic potential for future generations. Ethletic pays an additional premium of one US dollar for each pair of sneakers sold to the Talon Fairtrade Workers Welfare Society, which looks after the workers who are employed in the production facilities. This money is managed independently and used primarily for additional health care, pensions or to support local education.