FRANCO 620 SAHARA
£149.00
£139.00
Tax included.
75% Recycled, vegan, cruelty-free and recyclable
Ethically made in Portugal
We plant 15 trees in Madagascar
core features + certifications
- LIMITED DROP - once they're sold out, we'll never make these sneakers exactly the same ever again.
- Franco 620 is over 75% recycled and features our signature chunky sole on a skate-style upper. Inspired by skate culture and our favourite sneaker silhouettes, this sneaker is one that you don't want to miss!
- The sleek upper is made from breathable mesh, which is 100% recycled and Oeko-Tex certified vegan suede for a classic finish.
- All of our sneakers are vegan and cruelty free and they always will be. No animal products. No animal-based glues. Nada.
- Manufactured by our friends in their ethical boutique factory based in Lousada, Portugal, where workers are paid fairly.
- We'll plant 15 trees for you when you purchase a pair to aid in reforesting Madagascar and to make your purchase carbon negative.
- Send your old Trash Planet sneakers back to us and get £20 off your next pair as part of our initiative to make sure every sneaker is recycled and reborn.
material breakdown
- Canvas: 100% made from post-consumer plastic waste as part of an ocean clean-up initiative. The plastic is collected from the sea and then recycled and transformed into a yarn, which we use for our shoes. So far, an estimated 600 tons of waste from our oceans has been cleared up. Made in Alicante, Spain.
- Vegan Suede: 100% vegan microfiber. Oekotex 100 Certified and recyclable. Made in La Rioja, Spain.
- Sole: Made from 70% post industry recycled rubber and 30% raw rubber made in Felgueiras, Portugal. 100% recyclable.
- Laces: 100% natural cotton. Made in Lousada, Portugal.
- Lining: Made from 30% corn waste and 70% recycled PET. 100% recyclable. Made in La Rioja, Spain.
- Insole: Removable. The base is made from biodegradable plant fibres. The upper layer is made from 30% corn waste and 70% recycled PET and is recyclable.
- Insole Board: Made from 100% recycled cardboard in Lousada, Portugal.
closed loop recycling scheme - get £20 off your next pair
- Send your old Trash Planet sneakers back to us and we'll disassemble them and recycle them. As a thank you, you'll get £20 off your next pair.
usa size conversion and size guide
Franco fits true to size so keep that in mind; if you are between sizes - size up! Our sizing chart can be found here.
If you're a US size, here's the conversion breakdown:
UK 4 - EU 37 - US Women's 6
UK 5 - EU 38 - US Women's 7
UK 6 - EU 39 - US Women's 8 - US Men's 6.5 - 7
UK 7 - EU 40 - US Women's 9 - US Men's 7.5 - 8
UK 8 - EU 41 - US Women's 10 - US Men's 8.5 - 9
UK 9 - EU 43 - US Women's 11 - US Men's 9.5 - 10
UK 10 - EU 44 - US Men's 10.5
UK 11 - EU 45 - US Men's 11 - 12
If you are still unsure send us a message at hello@trashsneakers.com or by clicking here and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
limited drop
620 is our first collection. Every pair will come with this number, which is the date that they were made (June 2020) stitched onto the side tab.
No sneaker will ever be made the same again.
aftercare
The canvas, vegan suede, and sole can all be wiped with a damp cloth to remove any marks.
QUESTIONS?
Get in touch - hello@trashsneakers.com or e-mail us here.
exchanges + refunds
For information regarding exchanges, returns, or refunds - please click here.
100% recycled mesh
cleaning up our oceans one sneaker at a time
Our recycled mesh is made from at least 10% up-cycled marine plastic (litter from the ocean) and the remaining 90% is post-consumer PET from land sources.
recycled corn lining
on the inside, they're pretty corny
Our lining is made from 30% corn waste and 70% recycled plastic bottles.
naturally dyed laces
the nuts aren't safe
We're cracking down on toxic dyes and making almond dreams come true by turning them into laces.
recycled rubber soles
make recycling cool again
The skate sole for our Franco sneaker is made from 70% post industry waste rubber. This also includes misshapen soles the factory hasn't approved as well as off-cuts and scraps.
100% recycled mesh
cleaning up our oceans one sneaker at a time
Our recycled mesh is made from at least 10% up-cycled marine plastic (litter from the ocean) and the remaining 90% is post-consumer PET from land sources.
recycled corn lining
on the inside, they're pretty corny
Our lining is made from 30% corn waste and 70% recycled plastic bottles.
naturally dyed laces
the nuts aren't safe
We're cracking down on toxic dyes and making almond dreams come true by turning them into laces.
recycled rubber soles
make recycling cool again
The skate sole for our Franco sneaker is made from 70% waste rubber from the fashion industry. This includes misshapen soles the factory hasn't approved and even off-cuts and scraps.
100% recycled mesh
cleaning up our oceans one sneaker at a time
Our recycled mesh is made from at least 10% up-cycled marine plastic (litter from the ocean) and the remaining 90% is post-consumer PET from land sources.
recycled corn lining
on the inside, they're pretty corny
Our lining is made from 30% corn waste and 70% recycled plastic bottles.
naturally dyed laces
the nuts aren't safe
We're cracking down on toxic dyes and making almond dreams come true by turning them into laces.
recycled rubber soles
make recycling cool again
The skate sole for our Franco sneaker is made from 70% waste rubber from the fashion industry. This includes misshapen soles the factory hasn't approved and even off-cuts and scraps.