Organization:

OAT Shoes

OAT Shoes make shoes that bloom. These biodegradable sneakers are completely nontoxic and, once worn, you can bury these kicks and have wildflowers grow from them. The company was founded in 2008 by designer Christiaan Maats out of a desire to create products that do more than look good.

“The future of fashion lies in a reconciliation between nature and industry. OAT Shoes strives to lead the way to that future.”

"We want to create products that connect people to their environment in an imaginative way. So every product tells a story for the buyer to share, like the little seeds do in our shoes."

Actually the future, our future lies in a reconciliation between industry and nature, between mankind and nature. We have to close the loop, come full circle and realize we’re an integral part of the whole thing. We are nature, we were born from it, live in it and we’ve been playing around with it for a while now, building cities and roads and running around, not minding too much about keeping the place clean. And now, up to our knees in waste and with mother earth losing her temper, it’s time for some spring cleaning. And that starts with making greener choices..

What we do, what we say, what we make, use or throw out has an impact, however big or small. Every day you can choose what that impact is going to be. Toxic or clean, naughty or nice.

Contact information

  • OAT Shoes
  • Damrak 70
  • Amsterdam
  • NL