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WASTE DOESN'T BELONG IN THE ≈ OCEAN ≈ SO WE TURNED IT INTO SANDALS THAT NOW BELONG ON YOUR FEET
OUR OCEAN-POWERED MISSION
We started Nuoceans to do something about the waste we couldn’t ignore. By turning ocean waste flip-flops into recycled, vegan sandals, we challenge how products are made and what they’re made from. Because the future doesn’t need more stuff. It needs better choices.
Watch how flip-flops are being shredded
8 tonnes. 53,000 flip-flops.
So far, we’ve recovered over 8 tonnes of discarded flip-flops from the ocean.
That’s around 300g of waste in every pair of Nuos.
FRom lost soles to solemates
COLOURFUL ICONIC MIDSOLE
Made from 100% recycled ocean-recovered flip-flops, held together with minimal non-toxic water based glue.
Every pair rescues around 300g of flip-flop waste.
cork footbed
A blend of recycled cork, sourced from ground cork waste and repurposed cork stoppers, and natural latex, used for our soft foam layer on top enhancing extra support and comfort.
straps
Vegan leather made from a blend of recycled PVC & Polyester - or, on the Coco model, bio-based palm fibre.
Outsole
Made from recycled pre-consumer EVA, utilising waste materials from the shoe manufacturing process.
RECYCLED & RECYCELABLE
Use Made from recycled cork, recycled Eva and recycled PVC.
And, fully recyclable to keep the cycle going.
VEGAN & CRUELTY FREE
No leather no animal glues, no compromises.
100% cruelty-free, because this should be the standard.
MADE FROM OCEAN WASTE
300g of ocean waste flip-flops rescued per pair.
Due to the nature of the waste, every pair is unique.
SAFE, ETHICAL & FAIR
Made in Spain under strict EU standards.
Safe, ethical and always fair.
MADE TO LAST = LESS WASTED
We keep virgin materials to a minimum.
My making products that last longer, we use fewer resources.
EXTRA COMFORT
Due to a cushioned foamlayer on top of the footbed,
it offers extra comfort for all day wear.
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From our fans
“I've been searching for months for vegan sandals. Im so happy and they are so comfy.
“Amazing sandals! honestly so comfy, didn't even get blisters and they are vegan too.
“love. love. love. as someone obsessed with the oceans i can't explain how happy i am to have stumbled across you guys. absolutely brilliant project!
“my feet are thanking me, for real. what a soft footbed!! so much better than the big brand...
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