If you’re a fan of footwear with a certain old school vibe with contemporary comfort, Los Angeles based brand, Clae, need to be at the front and centre of your thinking for your next footwear purchase. Clae focus on meticulous manufacturing practices, and the quality of their materials, while limiting their ecological footprint. They rigorously select robust materials and favour organic and up-cycled fabrics, and opting for high quality leathers, certified for their sustainable processes so Clae are a brand you can feel good about wearing on your feet this summer.
Check out our pick of 8 of the best men’s sneakers from the guys at Clae below:
Bradley Tonal Sneakers | $150
- Italian leather upper
- Neoprene heel accent
- Flat recycled nylon laces
- Leather and poly lining
- Molded EVA footbed
- Standard Premium outsole
Bradley California MD Sneakers | $160
- White Italian Nappa milled leather
- Leather heel accent
- Flat waxed cotton laces.
- Premium leather lining
- Moulded EVA footbed
- Modern rubber SP (Sole Premium) outsole.
Deane Sneakers | $160
- Premium Leather and Suede upper
- Flat waxed cotton laces
- Leather and poly lining
- Moulded EVA footbed
- Contemporary rubber Sole Premium outsole
Gibson Sneakers | $180
- Blind seam eyestay
- Leather heel accent
- Built atop Clae’s new Derby Sole
- Premium leather and Poly lining
- EVA insole
- Derby upper with mid top styling
Joshua Sneakers | $140
- Made of recycled and vegan materials
- Lightweight and flexible construction
- Engineered EVA midsole
Malone Lite Sneakers | $150
- Handcrafted with fine leather from certified tanneries
- Eco-friendly mesh fabric made of 100% recycled polyester emphasizes breathability
- Lining crafted from recycled PET (Plastic bottle waste)
- Outsole made from 30% natural rubber obtained from the latex sap of a tree
Monterrey Sneakers | $170
- Bottom leather rand with quarter canvas window
- Waxed Canvas and Nubuck Upper
- Built on Clae’s new Derby Sole (DS)
- Sand finished sidewall
- EVA insole
Runyon Sneakers | $100
- Recycled mesh upper and lining
- Synthetic suede panel accents
- Vintage-inspired tongue
- Recycled flat Nylon laces
- Classic EVA running sole
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