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1970 - Black/Red Leather Trainer
1970 - Black/Red Leather Trainer
1970 - Black/Red Leather Trainer
1970 - Black/Red Leather Trainer
1970 - Black/Red Leather Trainer

1970 - Black/Red Leather Trainer

Regular price £160.00£60.00
Colour: Black (Red natural gum sole)

Size:

  • EU 36
  • EU 37
  • EU 38
  • EU 39
  • EU 40
  • EU 41
  • EU 42
  • EU 43
  • EU 44
  • EU 45
  • EU 46

Tread lightly with the world's only plastic-free trainers. Our limited edition black Italian leather trainers combine classic lines with a zero-waste lifestyle

Handmade in Portugal from the highest-grade organic ethically-sourced leather with red 100% natural rubber soles, hemp stitching and conifer glue. These eco-friendly trainers contain zero plastic.

Our red soled sustainable leather trainers prove there’s no need to compromise on style or comfort when it comes to shopping ethically. As they age, the thick sustainable leather will develop a patina unique to you.

Supple yet hard-wearing, our gum soles contain a unique microstructure of tiny air bubbles for unrivalled comfort. Combined with WAES unique Infinite Cloud insoles, which cushion the feet and provide extraordinary softness, these iconic sneakers might will be the most comfortable shoes you’ll ever own.

Challenge every established norm and go plastic-free from the ground up with these game-changing premium black leather black top trainers. 

  • 100% plastic-free black leather black top
  • Organic-tanned, chrome-free leather 
  • Organic nano quartz stain protection
  • Leather lined 
  • Infinite Cloud latex insole for all-day comfort  
  • Handmade in Portugal
  • Hemp stitched and vegan conifer glue
  • Promotes natural foot movement  
  • Resole service 
  • Compostable at the end of life
  • Premium design without an ecological price-tag

Our mission is to make your journey to sustainability effortless, and by working in partnership with nature, we create footwear in 100% natural and compostable materials.

Join us in changing the way shoe manufacturing is considered. Built from the sole up with its impact on our planet as our primary focus, this is a step in a positive direction. 

Customer Reviews

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Natasha Wierre-Gore
Same size but smallee

I ordered a size 5 which is same as my previous Wars shoes, still as bouncy and delightful bu the same size this time feels a lot smaller and barely fits comfortably unfortunately :( also shame you didn’t stick to your original models in black and white and that’s all, sleek and simple :/

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Kyra Ducros

1981 - Black Leather Trainer

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PB
5 stars

Most comfortable shoes ever

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Thomas Dickson
Leather trainer

Really like them, lovely quality, maybe needs more support in the heel. Best of all, no plastic. Well done Waes

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Alan Vinton
Last orders, please

It is sad to note that this is the last WAES order after so many years. Great products really would like to know if your products will be available elsewhere????

Why WAES?

Our 100% biodegradable, eco-friendly trainers use only the highest-quality natural materials, which put people and the environment first. Every pair of WAES ethical footwear is a plastic-free, no compromise product. Using only sustainable materials and natural organic processes which prioritises the environment above profit.

100% Compostable

Once their repairable life is over, our compostable shoes break down into organic materials in ordinary composting, but only long after they have served a long and useful life which outstrips most footwear.

100% Natural Rubber Outsole

Our unique natural production process uses hand-poured rubber, which is cured for a week, and creates an alveolar microstructure of tiny networked air bubbles for unrivalled comfort and 100% sustainable trainers.

100% Plastic Free

Our eco shoes and trainers contain zero plastic, from the factory to your door, and including the packaging. We only use planet-friendly materials and natural organic processes which prioritise sustainability.

Life cycle of a circular plastic free trainer shoe
Life cycle of a circular plastic free trainer shoe

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Size guide

If you are a half size, please go up a size.

EUCMUK Men
UK Women
US Women
US Men
Youth
3522.5
24
2
3623.2
35
3
3723.8
46
4
3824.5
57
5
3925.256866
4025.867977
4126.5781088
4227.289
99
4327.8910
10
4428.510

11
4529.111

12
46
29.8
12

13

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