Velcro Beige - 35 (Second Hand)

The art of creating with what already exists.

At Zèta, we do not believe we should keep endlessly drawing on the planet's resources to create something new. Our mission is simple: to transform what others consider by-products into lasting, desirable design objects.

All our trainers are designed from upcycled materials. Whether it is grape marc, maize, coffee or olives, we constantly seek innovative solutions to give a second life to dormant resources.

But creating from what already exists does not mean making compromises. We design our products to be as aesthetically pleasing and comfortable as they are respectful of the environment. Each pair tells a story — that of a material that does not end its journey in a landfill, but beneath your feet, ready to cover new ground.

Making trainers from recycled materials is our way of proving that another kind of fashion is possible: a circular, transparent fashion, resolutely focused on the future.

Zèta: Nothing is lost, everything is worn.

Your feet carry you — take care of them.

At Zèta, comfort is not a detail — it is a starting point. Where many brands focus solely on style, we choose to combine aesthetics, ethics and wellbeing at every stage of our trainers' development.

Our styles are designed to naturally adapt to your foot: supple, lightweight and breathable, they give you the feeling of walking on air — and that is precisely what more than 90% of our customers tell us in their reviews. So it is not just us saying it, it is you.

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

Say goodbye to blisters and heavy legs: our trainers are with you every step of the way, in the city or the forest, from the first step to the last.

Trainers built to last, with no compromise on comfort.

Our materials are carefully selected to be comfortable to wear and durable over time. Before launch, all our prototypes pass through the hands of the CTCP (Centro Tecnológico do Calçado de Portugal) for flexibility and abrasion testing. They are then tested in real conditions by our team and the members of the Zèta club.

Each pair is assembled by hand by our Portuguese craftspeople, then subjected to rigorous quality control to ensure that your comfort lives up to our standards — and yours.

Clothing workshop - Vizela, Portugal

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

It was at the age of 20 that Albano assembled his first pair of shoes, in the back of a garage.

His first pairs of shoes will then be sold in a few shops in the city and at the end of mass on Sundays. The shoes pleased with their quality and were quickly sold throughout the North of Portugal.

For more than thirty years, nearly 150 artisans have now perpetuated Portuguese craftsmanship by paying particular attention to details and finishes. They joined the adventure alongside us in 2022 and we have built very strong relationships over the months.

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