Piola is a brand that works on designing cool, trendworthy, urban organic sneakers at an affordable price point whilst benefiting the communities in Peru. Their aim is to redefine the design of urban sneakers. The company has worked hard to develop this concept applying modern techniques with natural elements and whilst this has been challenging I think it is clear to see that the results are rewarding and very in line with the fashion arena with a nod to playful colours and graphic design.
The brand offer a range of colourful high top trainers like this Slippery Elm High top above
Low top casual urban styled trainers – Slippey Elm Mid
Tan leather (sourced from Peru) high top trainers, easily worn with jeans
Each trainer is characterised (Slippery Elm High top, Slippery Elm mid top etc) available for both men and women and the materials used for the trainers are clearly outlined. Piola is very adamant about transparency with regards to materials, carbon footprint etc. Staying true to the transparency philosophy they have a Piola Workshop arena, which is accessible to anyone that purchases a pair of trainers. Each customer will be given an access code that will grant them entry to a site of information to find out more about the producers involved in Piola and will give them the possibility to reinvest 4 Euro from the purchasing price in the project of a rubber producer. If you do not reinvest the 4 Euro, Piola will keep it! This includes videos testimonials, case studies etc.
To check out some ways in which you can style your trainers check out this cool feature posted on Shoes Up website
To shop the Piola website, simple click here
Stockists:
Boutiques:
Kiliwatch
64, Rue Tiquetonne – 75002 Paris
+33 (0)1 42 21 17 37
Le Refuge
44, rue St Placide – 75006 Paris
+33 (0)1 42 22 27 33
Michard Ardillier
10, rue Ste Catherine – 33000 Bordeaux
+33 (0)5 56 81 86 92
Kolector Tours
82, rue des Halles – 37000 Tours
+33 (0)2 47 39 57 41
Kolecto Paris
1, rue des Blancs Manteaux – 75004 Paris
+33 (0)9 63 25 85 49
Stor’age
25, rue Ecuyère – 14000 Caen
+33 (0)2 31 77 75 84
Neige
54, rue des Martyrs – 75009 Paris
+33 (0)1 55 32 22 94
Matière à réflexion
19, rue de Poitou – 75003 Paris
+33 (0)1 42 72 16 31
