Sam Carew, Co-Founder of Elliott Footwear / Carbon Positive Sneakers

Meet elliott, the footwear brand with a climate agenda reinventing the footwear industry. They're taking sustainability to the next level with upcycled, vegan, and 100% cruelty-free products with a climate-positive impact. Founded in Copenhagen, elliott footwear is a brand with a minimalistic approach to style and impact on the planet. The brand was born out of a desperate need to act and a heart for environmental change. Following extensive research and implementation, elliott launched the world's first climate positive sneaker collection in September 2018 and has since become a member of the UNFCCC climate change initiative. Inspired by Danish design, global art, elegant architecture and contemporary culture, they combine ready-to-wear everyday footwear with climate action and a continued journey towards a sustainable profile.In this episode of the MenswearStyle Podcast we interview Sam Carew, Co-Founder of elliott footwear about his background and how the world's first climate positive footwear brand was launched. Our host Peter Brooker and Sam talk about the carbon cost of making shoes, climate anxiety, sustainability and minimalist design, crowdfunding success, manufacturing, the importance of footwear in men's style, and what the future holds for the brand.Whilst we have your attention, be sure to sign up to our daily MenswearStyle newsletter here. We promise to only send you the good stuff.