The 1970 - All Black Leather Trainer
A staple look for every occasion, these premium all black leather trainers feature a classic low-top design and are 100% plastic-free.
Handmade in Portugal from only the best quality 100% natural materials, we’ve made it our mission to create sustainable trainers and footwear that prove there’s no need to compromise on style or comfort when it comes to shopping ethically.
Created in partnership with nature, our 1970 black leather sneakers are the ultimate sustainable shoe. Made from the highest-grade organic ethically-sourced leather with natural gum soles, hemp stitching and vegan conifer glue, these eco-friendly black leather trainers can be dressed up, or down, for any situation.
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 black leather sneakers might just be the most comfortable shoes you’ll ever own.
Challenge every established norm and go plastic-free from the ground up with a pair of our game-changing 1970 premium black leather trainers.
- 100% plastic-free black leather trainers
- Organic-tanned leather
- Soft white leather lining
- Black laces
- Hemp stitched and vegan conifer glue
- Infinite Cloud latex insole for all-day comfort
- Promotes natural foot movement
- Handmade in Portugal
- Resole service
- Compostable at the end of life
- Premium design without the ecological price-tag
Join us in changing the way shoe manufacturing is considered and help bring 100% natural shoe production to life. This is a men's or a women's shoe built from the sole up with sustainability as our primary focus.
- Upper: Organic-Tanned Metal Free Leather
- Sole: 100% Natural Lactae Hevea Rubber
- Box: FSC Certified Pine
- Insole: Lactae Hevea
- Adhesive: Conifer Glue
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.
Size guide
If you are a half size, please go down a size.
| EU | CM | UK Men | UK Women | US Women | US Men | Youth |
| 35 | 22.5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | ||
| 36 | 23.2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | ||
| 37 | 23.8 | 4 | 6 | 4 | ||
| 38 | 24.5 | 5 | 7 | 5 | ||
| 39 | 25.2 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| 40 | 25.8 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 7 |
| 41 | 26.5 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| 42 | 27.2 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | |
| 43 | 27.8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | ||
| 44 | 28.5 | 10 | 11 | |||
| 45 | 29.1 | 11 | 12 | |||
| 46 | 29.8 | 12 | 13 |