Moka Ristretto

Coffee — A material that gives new life to your pods

Before becoming a shoe, Moka is a residue. More precisely, coffee grounds. A by-product widely found in our consumption habits — notably through single-use pods.

At Zèta, we do not see it as waste, but as a resource.

From coffee to shoe

The coffee grounds are collected from a Nespresso sorting centre in Portugal. They are first dehydrated in ovens, then blended with a water-based PU. This dark paste is subsequently spread onto a cotton canvas before being cut and assembled by hand.

The resulting texture is supple, resistant, and subtly textured. It is this deep brown material that gives Moka its name.

Locally rooted, designed to last

Crafted in Portugal, this material contains:

15% coffee, 50% cotton, 35% water-based PU.

It is assembled onto our trainers by our local artisans, with the exact same high standards as for our other styles.

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 - Ovar, Portugal

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

In 1993, Manuel Oliveira founded his own workshop after spending his youth crafting shoes. A few years ago, his son Tierri joined the family business and its 25 artisans.

This team of genuine enthusiasts perpetuates artisanal assembly, paying special attention to details and finishes. They were the first to believe in the beginnings of the project in 2019, and today they are at the heart of the brand.

The team

António Leandro
Fitter

Licinia
Seamstress

Iúri
Quality controller

Cristina
Seamstress