Shop online Hector, the oxford flat shoes which upper is made with Apple Leather. This material is made from the recycling of the residues sourced from the industrial production of apple juice, a sustainable and cruelty-free innovative alternative to leather. This minimalist and sleek, elegant style with the upper built with a whole cut-out layer, becomes a confident whilst refined, timeless design, always a fashionable choice, very versatile for converging with a countless kinds of outfit. It's also very comfortable for all-time wear, both indoors and out, and with which you contribute to minimize the impact on the environment. As accent detail they show an embroidered "N" (from NAE Vegan Shoes) stitched on a side near the eyelets. Its material composition is hypoallergenic and free of environmental toxins. It is also breathable to avoid foot sweat and suffocation, and antibacterial, helping to prevent the development of odours. In addition have a moisture wicking and cushioned insole that provides arch support and make it a shoe that you can wear without worrying about chafing nor blisters. Carefully made with sustainable materials and manufacturing process, in a fair work environment Care instructions: Clean your shoes using a soaked cloth and soapy water. Let the shoes air dry before applying polish cream. Apply a small amount of polish cream using a dry, soft cloth and rub sparingly over the textile in a circular motion. After the application, leave the shoes to dry naturally for 24 hours away from direct sunlight. Please note: Do not put the product in the washing machine and never fully submerge the product as this could cause irreversible damage. Material and composition: Upper outer: Apple Leather crafted from recycled fibers toke from the wasting disposable leftovers, provenient from the residue of the apple juice industry. Coloured detail made of Piñatex. Lining inner: Breathable, antibacterial, antimicrobial and hypoallergenic material, made of OnSteam vegan leather crafted from microfibers, CO2 free manufacturing system, no waste of water nor energy. Insole: EVA padded lined with microfiber. Hypoallergenical, antibacterial, antimicrobial, breathable and moisture wicking, healthy safe material, free from dangerous environmental toxins. Outsole: A mixture of natural and recycled synthetic rubber, slip-resistant. Sole height: 1 cm | 0.4 in. Heel height: 2.5 cm | 1 in. Heel type: Flat. Closure - Fastening: Lace-Up. Material Composition: 100% Vegan - 0% Animal Exploitation Water resistant, breathable, environmental-healthy, antimicrobial, antibacterial and hypoallergenic. Features: Adjustable, Lined, Lightweight, Cushioned, Arch Support, Padded, Moisture Wicking, Vegan, Sustainable, Slow Fashion, Trendy, Smart, Minimalist Lifespan: At the end of the product's lifespan (beyond repair), or when you no longer need the product, you can give it another destiny. You could consider using the product to fulfill a different purpose or even donate it. Apple Leather AppleSkin is a highly sustainable material produced from the waste of the apple juice industry. Ethically made in Italy, this emission lowering material is practical beyond belief, endlessly versatile, and gorgeous to look at. A zero impact material, the bio-based leather alternative saves 5.28KG of CO2 for every KG of apple residue used instead of raw chemical materials. Choose the environment, choose AppleSkin. Find some models here. ?Eco-Friendly, Animal-Friendly. We make sure our products have no animal exploitation and that are also ecological. We believe in an ethical consumption that can really make a difference. ?Made in Portugal. Nae is a Portuguese shoes brand with a vegan philosophy that cares about the environment sustainability nae works with materials such as cork and another ecological microfibers, instead of leather. Why vegan shoes? Why not? We want to be an alternative for those who are looking for Portuguese and design shoes, that also presents a responsibility to our planet. NAE Vegan Shoes We are a Portuguese retail company that sells shoes for all over the world. With every pair we want to share our ideal of an ecologic and animal-friendly society. We have more than 15 years of experience providing good quality designer shoes with an ethical side.