cariuma
A Brazilian sneaker brand known for its sustainable materials and classic, skate-inspired footwear design.
ORIGIN
Brazil
PRICE TIER
contemporary
SPECIALIZATION
UNISEX
Founded in 2018 by Brazilian-born footwear executives David Python and Fernando Porto, Cariuma is a sneaker brand built on a mission of sustainability and social responsibility. The duo left careers in fast fashion to create a company that prioritizes conscious consumption, using low-impact materials like GOTS-certified organic cotton, natural rubber, bamboo, and recycled plastics. As a certified B Corporation, the brand is committed to ethical manufacturing and transparency, with its primary factory holding a WRAP Gold certification. For every pair of sneakers sold, Cariuma plants two trees in the Brazilian rainforest as part of its in-house reforestation program.
Featured Items
Salvas pebbled sneakers
$213.00
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Hello from Our Founders
This is a direct message from co-founders David Python and Fernando Porto, detailing their shared vision for leaving fast fashion to create a sustainable, comfortable, and stylish sneaker brand rooted in their Brazilian heritage and love for board sports.
Q&A: Cariuma Co-Founder Fernando Porto On The Rise Of Sustainable Sneakers
In this interview, co-founder and chief creative officer Fernando Porto discusses the brand's sustainability philosophy, the importance of durable vegan materials, and how the company places people and ethical production at the center of its mission.
Introducing Cariuma, the sneaker brand where ethics meet style”
A recent brand profile highlighting Cariuma's position as the first B Corp certified skate shoe brand. The piece focuses on the brand's blend of style, sustainability, and social impact, including its reforestation program and roots in surf and skate culture.
We design for style, comfort & sustainability.
This page outlines Cariuma's design philosophy, emphasizing the creation of timeless, vintage-inspired silhouettes with new-school ethics. It details their focus on technical innovation for comfort, product longevity, and waste reduction in manufacturing.
How This Brand Is Bringing Ethical and Sustainable Values To Skate Culture
This article details how Cariuma has authentically integrated into skate culture by focusing on sustainability and building a team of skaters who align with the brand's ethical values, creating a strong cultural connection beyond just the product.