What are Ahinsa shoes made of?

In a world full of disposables, we make shoes that last for years.

Ethical. Eco-friendly. Comfortable.

We select our shoe materials with care

CF+: Better than leather

At first glance you won’t tell this cruelty-free material apart from leather. At second glance you will: it lasts far longer and adapts to you the first time you put it on.

In shoes made from CF+ (90% polyamide and 10% polyurethane) your foot breathes freely and stays dry.

  • Won’t let water in
  • Resists scratches and scuffs
  • 100% vegan

CF+ nubuck: Style with a clear conscience

We love soft nubuck. But ordinary nubuck is made from animal leather and it’s fussy to look after. So we looked for our own version — and we found it. It breathes, it lasts, and it’s made ethically.

  • Soft to the touch
  • 100% vegan
  • Extra breathable

Hemp: Nature's tough guys

You'll fall in love with hemp shoes, especially in summer. They protect your feet from the sun, keep them cool, and let them breathe. Even better, they last – these are the world's toughest natural fibers. There have even been discoveries of natural fabrics that date back thousands of years.{NBSP}

Our shoes might not last thousands of years. But they will take millions of steps with you. We've tested them ourselves.

  • A green source: minimal water needed for production
  • Your feet can breathe in them
  • Extremely durable fibers

Ethical fur: Warmth without cruelty

Ahinsa shoes walk on Finnish snow too. It’s from Finland that we know our vegan fur will keep you warm even in the harshest frost. 

Thanks to a special membrane it wicks sweat away from the feet. Put on shoes with this fur and you’ll finally spend winter in warmth.

  • 100% vegan
  • Wicks sweat away from the feet
  • Keeps you warm even in Finnish frosts (tested)

AirNet®: A fresh breeze for your feet

Inhale. Exhale. Such a basic thing — and your feet need it too. That’s why we chose extra-breathable AirNet mesh. Feet can breathe in it, and you feel more comfortable than ever before.

  • Adapts to your feet
  • Lets air through to your feet
  • Extra durable

Triple cushioning: Through the city as if on a cloud

With our special insole, you’ll enjoy walking through the city as if you were walking on moss.

The first layer wicks moisture.

The second cushions impacts.

The third and fourth layers spring even the finest shocks.

Softy knit: Slip into softness


A durable, springy knit from a soft polyester fibre.

  • Breathable. Feet can breathe in the knitted fabric.
  • Soft. They wrap the foot with a springy hug.
  • Durable. The toe is knitted more densely, the heel is reinforced.

Mabel: Leather made from apples helps the planet

There are a lot of ways to make things easier for the planet. One of them smells like apple pie.

Mabel is a material that is made of 25% apple waste. It looks like leather, it lasts for years, and it helps create more sustainable Ahinsa shoes. 

It's nothing new. Mabel material has been produced in Tuscany since 2010 and has proven to be useful to shoemakers and furniture manufacturers.

  • Sustainable material
  • 24% made from apple waste
  • Firm and durable

Coolmax lining: Dry and comfortable all year round

All of our linings wick away sweat from the feet. But, for our athletic shoes, we needed something more heavy-duty.

The Coolmax lining has proven to work wonders. It's breathable, durable and unbeatable in the summer.

It absorbs moisture from the feet and wicks it away. At the same time, it lets in fresh air. 

Go for a run! Coolmax will keep you dry and comfortable.

  • Light and breathable lining
  • Absorbent, wicks away moisture
  • Brings in fresh air

CF Ultra Dry lining: Dry feet even in the hot summer

It's normal for human feet to sweat. But yours will stay dry all day. That's taken care of by the CF Ultra Dry lining, which, thanks to a special membrane, soaks up moisture like a sponge. It absorbs up to 8 times its own weight! 

60% of it is made from corn – that is, corn polymer, a non-GMO durable fabric from nature. That's why it's friendlier to the planet than synthetic materials.

  • Wicks away moisture from the foot
  • Antibacterial
  • Very soft and pleasant to the touch
  • Ecological and easily recyclable material

Waterproof membrane: Lets water out, not in

Dry feet? That’s the goal. Waterproof material alone isn’t enough. You need something that wicks sweat away from your feet.

We’ve found the solution. A membrane with micropores.

These are 12,000 times smaller than a water droplet, so water can’t seep in. And at the same time 400 times larger than vapor molecules, so moisture from your feet can escape freely.

Put our hiking boots to the test. A waterproof membrane is also found in the Shuma Nature ankle boots, Shuma Winter boots and Irbis Snow snow boots. They’ll keep your feet dry.

  • Flexible and durable membrane
  • Wicks sweat away from the feet
  • Won’t let a single drop of water in
  • Lab-tested

TechnoFoam: Around the city like walking on a cloud

You might not want to feel every stone under your feet. And that's ok. 

We've been looking for a way to cushion your steps and bring you joy as you walk. And so we found TechnoFoam. A special flexible layer that will make your stride comfortable, even in the midst of the city.

You won't have to watch every step. Enjoy walking, wherever you are.

  • Special flexible layer
  • Cushions and softens your step

Vibram soles: The NASA of shoe soles

We were looking for a durable sole that would grip on rocks and muddy trails. We found them from the real professionals. 

Vibram is the NASA of the shoe sole world. It copies the movement of your foot, it's ultra-light and will withstand (almost) anything. 

Head outdoors and put these boots with Vibram soles to the test. They can handle it.

  • Non-slip. Tested even on wet surfaces.
  • They'll last. You won't wear these soles out easily.
  • Flexible. Copies the movement of your foot.
  • Tight hold on the trail. Reliable on rock and muddy paths.

Lifo+ sole: A sure German bet

Your feet have the amazing ability to take on any terrain. Let them do it with the Lifo+ sole. It’s as lightweight and flexible as your own feet. 

The Lifo+ sole also grips even on wet surfaces. Really, we’ve tested it.

  • They’ll last for years. They’ll handle millions of steps - we’ve tested it on our own feet and in the lab.
  • Thin – only 4 mm. Feel the world beneath you.
  • Non-slip. Tested even on wet surfaces.

Pura Winter German soles: They won't let you down

  • They grip and won't slip. Tested even on wet surfaces.
  • They'll last for years. They'll handle millions of steps.
  • Flexible and bendable. They perfectly copy your movements.

Lifo+ Pura sole: A sure German bet

  • They'll last for years. They'll handle millions of steps.
  • Thin – only 5 mm. Feel the world beneath you.
  • Non-slip. Tested even on wet surfaces.
*Our materials can be recycled at designated textile collection points, but they are not compostable. Simply drop them into the nearest textile container.

DESIGNED BY PHYSIOTHERAPISTS

They respect your feet – that’s why they’re so comfortable.

LAST FOR MILLIONS OF STEPS

Because we sew them by hand from durable materials.

WORLDWIDE SHIPPING

Fast delivery.
Quick & easy exchanges

HANDMADE AND ETHICAL

Friendly to nature, animals, and people.