yatay
Italian footwear brand known for its handcrafted, PETA-approved vegan sneakers made from innovative bio-based materials.
ORIGIN
Italy
PRICE TIER
premium
SPECIALIZATION
UNISEX
Established in 2018, Yatay is a Milanese luxury sneaker brand born from a desire to merge high-quality Italian craftsmanship with a deep commitment to environmental sustainability. Founded by Umberto De Marco, who comes from a family with a long history in producing eco-friendly leather alternatives, the brand is built on a foundation of ethical innovation. Yatay's footwear is handcrafted in Italy and is entirely vegan, holding a PETA-approved certification. The brand is distinguished by its use of pioneering materials, including a patented bio-based material derived from plants for its uppers, recycled polyester, and linings made from wood pulp.
Featured Items
Men‘s Sneakers
$168.00$367.00
Men‘s Sneakers
$66.00$429.00
Men‘s Sneakers
$49.00$429.00
Men‘s Sneakers
$66.00$429.00
Men‘s Sneakers
$58.00$429.00
Women‘s Sneakers
$102.00$340.00
Women‘s Sneakers
$60.00$429.00
Women‘s Sneakers
$54.00$424.00
Men‘s Sneakers
$168.00$367.00
Men‘s Sneakers
$66.00$429.00
Men‘s Sneakers
$49.00$429.00
Men‘s Sneakers
$66.00$429.00
Men‘s Sneakers
$58.00$429.00
Women‘s Sneakers
$102.00$340.00
Women‘s Sneakers
$60.00$429.00
Women‘s Sneakers
$54.00$424.00
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Interview with Yatay
An interview with the founder of Yatay discussing the brand's launch, its mission to combine Made in Italy quality with environmental sustainability, and the unique eco-friendly materials used in their sneakers.
Go green: Yatay sustainable shoes
Founder Umberto de Marco recounts the brand's origin story, explaining how a conversation with his brother led to the creation of a luxury sneaker brand that prioritizes both style and sustainability, leveraging his family's background in producing cruelty-free leather alternatives.
Episode 195 | YATAY SNEAKERS + BIO-BASED VEGAN ALTERNATIVES TO LEATHER
This podcast features an in-depth interview with Yatay founder Umberto de Marco, who discusses his family's history in eco-leathers, the brand's mission to create a fully recyclable shoe, and the innovative bio-based materials they utilize.
Helena Christensen wants you to join her mission to ban single-use plastic
This article highlights a collaboration between Yatay, supermodel Helena Christensen, and the non-profit No More Plastic. It focuses on an exclusive, plastic-free sneaker designed to raise awareness and funds for environmental causes.