Hairy print — A bold, vegan texture

At Zèta, aesthetics never come at the expense of ethics. Our "Hairy" print is a textile innovation chosen to faithfully recreate the look and feel of fur, without using anything of animal origin.

A perfect illusion, without cruelty

Unlike traditional leather styles, this material is entirely synthetic. It does not come from animal exploitation, but from precise textile expertise. The fibre is worked to create a fluffy («hairy») and realistic texture. The result is visually deceptive: a soft touch, a pronounced relief, and an impeccable finish.

A technical and controlled composition

This textured material is composed of 55% polyester and 45% polyamide. This specific blend was chosen for its robustness. Where a natural hair can become damaged or thin, our synthetic weave offers superior resistance to abrasion and friction. It is a stable, vegan-certified material that does not require the complex care of animal leather.

Character for your sneakers

Used on our Delta Cow model, our Gaia ballet flats, or our Soajo derbies, this material immediately adds relief and depth to the silhouette. A material that allows you to display a confident style while remaining a responsible choice.

Your feet carry you, take good care of them.

At Zèta, comfort is not an afterthought, it is our starting point. Where many brands focus solely on style, we choose to combine aesthetics, ethics and well-being at every stage of development of our trainers.

Our models are designed to adapt naturally to your foot: supple, lightweight, and breathable, they make you feel like you are walking in slippers – and that is exactly what over 90% of our customers tell us in their reviews. So it is not just us saying it, it is you.

The secret? We use the Strobel construction, a premium manufacturing technique that gives the shoe exceptional flexibility. The result: natural cushioning, no feeling of stiffness, and incomparable freedom of movement, even after hours of walking.

No more blisters and heavy legs: our trainers go with you everywhere, in the city as in the woods, from the first to the last step of the day.

Trainers made to last, without compromising on comfort.

Our materials are carefully selected to ensure they are pleasant to wear and durable over time. Before being launched, all our prototypes are inspected by the CTCP (Footwear Technological Centre of Portugal) for flexibility and abrasion testing. Then, they are tested in real-world conditions by our team and Zèta club members.

Each pair is assembled by hand by our Portuguese artisans, then subjected to rigorous quality control to ensure that your comfort meets our high standards – and yours.

Manufacturing workshop - Vizela, Portugal

We are proud to collaborate with partners who share our values and are just as committed as we are, both environmentally and socially.

At the age of 20, Albano assembled his very first pair of shoes in the back of a garage. 

His first pairs of shoes were then sold in a few local shops and after Sunday mass. The shoes proved popular thanks to their quality and were quickly sold all across northern Portugal.

For over thirty years, nearly 150 artisans have been keeping Portuguese craftsmanship alive with meticulous attention to detail and finishes. They joined our journey in 2022, and over the months we have forged very strong relationships.

Certifications

	ISO 14001 | Environmental management systems
	ISO 9001 | Quality management
	SMETA | Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit