The Charli is simply a perfect flat ankle boot for every day; reimagined in vegan materials and carbon neutral.
Artisanally made in Veneto; Italy.
Item Details
- Heel measures approximately 25mm / 1 inch
- Color: Black Capretto-Effect
- Outer: 65% polyurethane, 35% polyester
- Sole: 50% synthetic rubber, 40% mineral composts, 10% additives
- Lining: 64% polyurethane, 36% viscose
- Made in Italy
Size, Fit & Care
- The Charli fits small; size up one half size.
- Italian sizing
To clean either the vegan "leather" or "suede" uppers, gently wipe with a damp cloth, being careful not to rub too much. We do not advise the use of any cleaning products, such as soap, polishing, or treatments, which may cause damage to the uppers.
Sustainability
Based on the “cradle to consumer” Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) conducted by SCS Global Services on our behalf, the Charli in Black Capretto-Effect has the following impacts on the environment, and we have, or are working to offset these impacts by 110%:
- Global Warming Potential (GWP): 19.8 kg CO2 eq / pair, which is the same as driving a typical passenger vehicle for 50 miles. We have more than offset this impact, by 110%, by investing in the project, working to plant trees in one million acres of the Mississippi Alluvial Valley, with over 6 million trees planted to date.
- Fresh Water Consumption (FW): 0.95 m3 / pair, which is the same as running a typical dishwasher 32 times. We have more than offset this impact, by 110%, by investing in Water Restoration Certificates through the .
- Primary Energy Demand (PED): 328 MJ / pair, which is the same as operating a typical refrigerator for 12 days.
- For the impacts on Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP), Acidification Potential (AP), Eutrophication Potential (EP), Smog / Photochemical Oxidant Creation Potential (POCP) and Fossil Fuel Depletion (FFD), please find more detailed information in our complete LCA, .
Furthermore, among other materials, various forms of plastic were used to make our shoes, weighing 378 grams or 13.3 oz in total. Although (a) we have already offset or will be more than offsetting our environmental impacts by 110%, and (b) some of our plastics originate from recycled sources, we acknowledge that plastic is not good for the planet. Thus, we are working with , to offset the plastic used in the making of this pair of shoes by 110%. To do so, we invested in Social Plastic® Collection Credits equal to 14.7 oz of plastic prevented from entering the ocean and recycled. For more information on how this offset is achieved, please visit Plastic Bank’s website.
