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I live in a very rainy place (esp in the autumn and winter), and since i started cycling to work I ruined 2 pairs of shoes in the rain.

Do you guys have recommandations for sneakers which look like actual sneakers but are 100% waterproof (not just water resistant)?

Bonus points will be awarded for sustainable and traceable supply chains ๐Ÿ˜…

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[โ€“] corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

There's a company here that makes and sells shoes out of recycled stuff, or so I'm told. They advertise a slip-on shoe that is waterproof, among a bunch of products.

Look for Vessi , either online or where you shop for shoes.

[โ€“] Wfh@lemmy.zip 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Vessi indeed comes to mind, but they're not European. Plus they have (had?) controversial claims and commercial practices.

[โ€“] corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 days ago

Right. I forget "Buy European" doesn't include Canada unless and until we can join -- we have a sea border with France but our land border with Denmark is key. Being so remote, I'm sure there's interest for the people of Miquelon and St Pierre to trade and travel even more easily than they do now.

Hmm good catch on the supply chain concerns. I'm glad you're being so vigilant and I'm sure a 100% EU-made shoe vendor will be interesting to us here as well. Which ones with impeccable supply chains have you confirmed so far?