Angarde
Who is hiding behind Angarde?
Angarde is the story of Alexandre and Astrid, brother and sister, who embarked on a meaningful adventure by imagining a sustainable and circular shoe brand .
Alexandre and Astrid grew up in the Basque Country, wearing espadrilles throughout their childhood. It was only natural that their first creation focused on this emblematic model of the Basque Country.
They have created durable espadrilles , those that can be kept for years and not just one summer as is often the case with espadrilles.
A pair of comfortable espadrilles for walking without limits, and 100% recyclable, to minimize your environmental footprint as much as possible.
What does Angarde mean?
In old French, Angarde means “ avant-garde ”, a bridge between authenticity and modernity.
Their mission, their values
Offering ultra-comfortable, environmentally friendly models with a timeless style. We can say that the bet is successful. In addition to espadrilles, Angarde has also created slippers and superb eco-responsible sneakers , all with a modern and stylish design.
Angarde is a committed brand with beautiful values that have won over Zebra Vegan Shop . We find an approach that is at once simple, friendly, responsible and also bold through the choice of new vegan materials .
An innovative approach
Whatever the shoe models, Angarde favors recycled materials in order not to produce what already exists and promotes an innovative and responsible approach in the design of their models. This is reflected in the use of vegan alternative materials , such as upcycled pineapple "Leather" for the sneakers in the "After Surf" collection, for example.
The founders explain: “Our partner Piñatex ® buys unused pineapple leaves from Filipino farmers to extract the fiber. This is then transformed into a 100% natural, biodegradable and vegan textile material, which does not require the cultivation of specific land.”
The vegan "Cactus" sneakers , meanwhile, are made from Desserto cactus "Leather" , from cactus leaves grown organically in Mexico. On this model, the cactus "leather" is mixed with recycled cotton inserts.
Angarde also offers eco-responsible sneaker models made from grape "leather" , with the appearance of grained leather. A hard-wearing and easy-care plant material .
All the soles of these ethical sneakers are made from recycled rubber (70% recycled rubber, 30% virgin rubber)
For the insoles, Angarde has chosen one of the European leaders in shoe soles, which has developed a recycled latex foam, with shape memory, with a plantar arch, for maximum comfort .
To take its ecological approach to the next level, the young French brand packages its sneakers in 100% recyclable recycled cardboard boxes.
As you will have understood, Angarde does not neglect any part of the design and has its eco-responsible shoes produced in Spain and Portugal . They have chosen partners who favor artisanal manufacturing with a high level of quality.
Zebra Vegan Shop is delighted to reference this beautiful and promising French brand , and invites you to discover their collection.