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Tiffany Forbes

TWOOBS’ New Metallic Collection Is Made From Pineapple Leaf Fibre Yeah We’re Fkn Here For It

For all my TWOOBS stans out there, I come bearing good news. The sustainable Aussie shoe label has just dropped a , and they’re everything your extra self could ever want for beach szn and more. Featuring four new adult styles and one new kid’s style, these are hot off the press, baaaaby. As usual, they’re vegan, 100% carbon neutral and made from TWOOBS’ classic sugarcane EVA and recycled plastics that we all know and love. But there’s a twist — the new metallic material is made from which is a byproduct of existing agriculture. This means not only does it create something out of what would have otherwise been waste matter, but it provides additional income streams for farming communities. The convergence of these two iconic brands came about after (and sisters), , moved away from producing metallic shoes because they couldn’t find a metallic material that aligned with their environmental vision. Years on, they have joined forces with , a certified B-Corp (and the creators of pineapple-based material ), to bring these very metallic and equally as ethical shoes to you. “Piñatex is a leader in the sustainable fashion space, we have been watching their work for years and only dreaming of one day being able to collaborate with them,” the sisters said. “Their thoughtful practices paired with the makes these shoes some of the most environmentally focused on the market, and that’s something we’re endlessly proud of…the silver and gold slides might just be our favourite pair of TWOOBS we’ve ever made.” If you’re sweating with anticipation by this point, you can check out . They’ve also included , TWOOBS’ one-of-a-kind thread-on additions, which totally change the look of the shoes in a new squiggly design. You’ll have to get in quick, though — the and from the 27th of October, with for the first week. If it’s at this point, you’re looking at your thinking, “damn, they need an upgrade,” don’t forget TWOOBS offers a where they recycle customers’ old shoes at the end of their life in exchange for a $10 voucher. Now that’s how you do a sustainable shoe brand!
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