Introducing 4ocean x Cariuma Sustainable Shoes
IBI LOW-TOP KNIT SNEAKERS
Our ocean-friendly, vegan shoes are only available through preorder for a limited time only
IBI SLIP-ON SNEAKERS
Our ocean-friendly, vegan shoes are only available through preorder for a limited time only
IMPACT
These made-to-order shoes clean the ocean
4ocean x Cariuma Shoes are a limited edition, made-to-order sneaker that’s only available through preorder for a limited time, so don’t wait to be one of a handful of people to snag a pair!
For every pair of 4ocean x Cariuma Shoes sold, 4ocean will pull two pounds of trash from the ocean, rivers, and coastlines.
MATERIALS
Super lightweight, ultra comfy, and completely ocean friendly
To celebrate World Ocean Day and help raise awareness about the ocean plastic crisis, Cariuma is giving their best-selling IBI Low Top and Slip On Shoes a 4ocean makeover! These limited edition sneakers are standing up to the unsustainable culture of the fast fashion industry with quality, comfort, and social and environmental responsibility. When you wear a Cariuma IBI, you’ll be lighter on your feet and leave behind a smaller footprint.Use the slider to see what makes these vegan shoes so lightweight, comfy, and ocean friendly!
One of the lowest carbon footprint sneakers ever made
The only true way to achieve authentic sustainability is by increasing the lifespan of the products we use every day. That’s why longevity and mindful consumption are the name of the game for Cariuma, a cult-favorite sustainable sneaker brand that empowers conscious consumers to buy quality over quantity. Every pair of Cariuma shoes is designed to be sustainable, comfortable, and timeless.
Recycled PET Upper
4ocean x Cariuma IBI Low Tops and Slip Ons are the first Cariuma shoes crafted using fully recycled plastic knit for the upper construction. This material requires minimal cutting, less labor, and less energy, which eliminates waste, reduces CO2 emissions, and creates a much more efficient sneaker design. The lining, laces, threads, and labels are also made from recycled plastic certified by the Global Recycling Standard.
Sugarcane EVA Outsole
Cariuma’s I’M GREEN-certified sugarcane is sourced from Brazil and relies on rainwater, not traditional irrigation, to thrive. It’s a fully-renewable, bio-based resource that grows quickly, naturally removes carbon from the atmosphere, and offers a softer and lighter sole than the competition. Cariuma has also perfected a unique cupsole construction and stitch method that extends the useful life of their sneakers by offering extreme durability and perfect shock absorption.
Vegan Insoles
Cariuma’s signature memory foam insole uses cork and organic mamona oil for a fit that’s as comfortable as it is sustainable. The cork is carefully scraped from cork trees in a process that keeps the tree intact and allows it to grow new bark between harvests. Mamona is a plant-based and organic oil that allows Cariuma to decrease their use of virgin plastics for a much greener comfort foam.
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INDUSTRY
Why Cariuma is the ideal partner for 4ocean
More than 24 billion pairs of shoes are produced every year, primarily under exploitative conditions, and sneakers are the largest and fastest-growing industry.
Sneaker production is exceptionally carbon intensive and responsible for about 1.4% of global greenhouse gas emissions. (For comparison, air travel is responsible for around 2.5% of all emissions.) The majority of sneakers on the market today are made from petroleum-derived plastics and plastic-like materials that produce alarming amounts of carbon dioxide.
Not only are most sneakers made using virgin plastic, they’re made using a combination of different plastics that are stitched and glued in very complicated ways, which makes them extremely difficult to recycle.
Climate change is one of the biggest threats facing our oceans and plastic contributes to climate change at every single stage of its lifecycle.
That’s why every pair of 4ocean x Cariuma Sneakers is made with a knit upper made from 100% recycled plastics. It’s also why every pair sold pulls not one but TWO POUNDS of trash from the ocean.
Our partnership with Cariuma will also help raise awareness about the ocean plastic crisis and allow more people to rep the clean ocean movement so they can start conversations that stop plastic pollution.
Our partnership also pushes back against the fast-fashion industry by showing the world that it’s not only possible to create sustainable footwear, but that it’s profitable to do so.
ABOUT
The Cariuma Story: Good things take time
After working together for a few years and bonding over their mutual love of boardsports (skateboarding, surfing & snowboarding) & their home country Brazil, co-founders Fernando Porto and David Python decided to join forces to start Cariuma. With a shared idea to build a company that would better serve people and the planet, they left their corporate footwear roles to join forces and start the sustainable sneaker company Cariuma.
They knew the industry-standard “cool-classic” sneakers were really uncomfortable and that big corporations weren’t socially responsible and didn’t really care about sustainability in an active way. David and Fernando also felt they had a duty to take a stance against the wasteful practices inherent in fast fashion, which meant it was vital for Cariuma to reinvent the sneaker game.
Being better for people and the planet has always been their first priority. From innovative designs to responsibly curated materials to shipping and everything in between, every stage of their sneaker-making process is imbued with this eco-conscious spirit.
Cariuma is now a cult favorite sustainable shoe brand that produces good-looking, crazy-comfy, and consciously-made sneakers that are designed to evolve with you and your sense of style.
