An 8SYC sneaker is truly unique, as the sails have experienced a variety of stories. No two pairs are quite alike, and that's what defines their DNA.

We make shoes from old sails to make the sneaker world a little more sustainable. We combine the highest quality natural materials with canvas. We create urban sneakers for everyday wear.

Sneakers with leather content should never be put in the washing machine. We also advise against washing artificially manufactured materials, such as a rubber surface or artificial leather, in the washing machine.

Canvas is extremely durable and tear-resistant. To keep it supple, it just needs to be worn, over and over again. If your shoe is heavily soiled, you can clean it with a standard eraser sponge without much water. The sailcloth also tolerates a commercially available eco-impregnation, eg from Colonil. We generally do without additional impregnations.

The sole can be washed with water and soapy water. If the sole is made of natural rubber, a natural material, the color can change due to environmental influences such as salt water.

We attach great importance to the materials that come into direct contact with the foot. That's why we use particularly skin-friendly leather for the inner lining. Our OAK leather comes from Portugal, is tanned chrome-free and left natural. This low-emission production minimizes the formation of allergens. The leather is extremely soft, has an antiperspirant and antifungal effect. Since our eco-leather is not impregnated with harmful PFC, you should not expose your shoe to extreme moisture conditions. The shoes don't belong in the washing machine either. The high-quality leather could discolor and unnecessary abrasion is also generated, which gets directly into our water. Long-term care includes wearing the shoe for just one day and then changing it. In this way, the shoe can release the moisture stored by wearing it. This also avoids discoloration.