In fact, if you take a closer look, you can even spot the rice grains on the outsole. At RICE, we're reinventing the Spanish tradition of handmade shoes by incorporating sustainable and vegan components. The rice we use is actually the chaff from a nearby paella rice plantation located only 40km from our production site. We strive to minimize our carbon footprint and promote local sourcing whenever possible. In addition to rice, we also use vegan corn- and apple-based leather as well as recycled materials to make our footwear as sustainable and ethical as possible.
We use rice grains and chaff, apple waste, vegan corn leather, organic cotton, and recycled materials into our sneaker, continuing the heritage of traditional handcrafted artisan shoes. The result? High-end footwear that combines the best of the past and future, with attention to detail, 100% sourced and handcrafted in Portugal, Italy and Spain.
47% Corn based BIO PU
33% PU
20% Organic Cotton
Organic Cotton
Organic Cotton
Two plastic Cups
26% Apple waste
16% Organic Cotton
38% PU
20% Polyester
5% Rice waste from Spain
50% Bio TPU
45% Recycled Material
30% Recycled Material
15% Rice waste
55% SEBS (synthetic rubber)
It all began in 2012 when we reinvented the iconic handcrafted artisan footwear of the 1950s, worn by Mediterranean fishermen, farm workers, and even artists such as Picasso and Dalí. In 2017, we launched our first sneaker outsole, the Mama Sole, and became the first Spanish brand ever featured on Highsnobiety. After many adventures over the years, we have decided to focus all our energy on a new sneaker collection made with 100% rice and other recycled and bio materials. At RICE, we consider sustainability a necessary requirement in our creations. We embrace both tradition and innovation. #thericesociety
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