About 300 million pairs of shoes end up in landfills each year, with most taking 30-40 years to decompose because they’re predominantly made up of plastic and polymers. At Origo, we’re doing it differently, starting with the shoe.
Our shoes are made with natural materials that we source locally. There isn’t one perfect material; each has its own benefits and environmental cost. We believe in transparency so you can make an informed decision.
Our materials
Cotton Canvas
Biodegradable, vegan, breathable, durable, and anti-mycotic. Cotton needs a lot of water to grow, but it produces the lowest carbon emissions out of any material.
Natural Leather
Durable, breathable, moisture absorbing and molds to your foot’s shape. We source both from local tanneries that use chrome-free vegetable dyed leather, as well as tanneries that have a Leather Working Group certification— the world’s largest leather sustainability program that trains companies on best practices to reduce their environmental impact.
Soy Protein
Our sneaker soles combine thermoplastic rubber with a soy protein component, which helps the sole biodegrade faster. This material both lowers carbon emissions and results in less waste.
Natural Rubber
The soles of the Huarache and New Derby are made of natural rubber. Natural rubber soles are very flexible, shock-absorbent, and offer grip on slippery surfaces.
Going further
Doing it differently goes beyond the materials that our shoes are made of. Every step of the way, we take sustainability seriously, so that you can feel good about shoes that feel good.
+ We minimize the need for long-haul transport by keeping our entire supply and production chain within North America, near our production facility in León, Mexico.
+ We assembled our team of artisans from the first to the last stitch to ensure ethical working standards.
+ We use smart packaging solutions and materials, to be easier on our planet— from garden-compostable wrappers to shoebox-less kraft shippers.
+ We donate to help with reforestation of the Amazon for every pair sold. One Tree Planted has been responsible for replanting acres of rainforest since 2014!
Welcome to Origo!
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