Kūlson’s sneakers and Corail’s La Marseille are sustainable sneakers with a strong statement: protecting the ocean.
Kūlson’s sneakers and Corail’s La Marseille are sustainable sneakers with a strong statement: protecting the ocean.
Kūlson’s sneakers and Corail’s La Marseille are sustainable sneakers with a strong statement: protecting the ocean.
Kūlson’s sneakers and Corail’s La Marseille are sustainable sneakers with a strong statement: protecting the ocean.

Clean sneakers for 

clean oceans: the ultimate goal for Kūlson and Corail


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JUNE ‘22

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Trainers are a staple in our everyday looks. Comfortable, versatile, and stylish, your everyday trainers are now even more desirable as brands like Kūlson and Corail make it part of their mission to clean up the ocean. We like sustainable sneakers even better.



Words by Kathya García

Kūlson’s sneakers and Corail’s La Marseille are sustainable sneakers with a strong statement: protecting the ocean.

Corail Marseille 21 Galaxy sneaker


 Ethically made sneakers

It’s not just that Kūlson and Corail make efforts to be sustainable on the activist front, their sneakers are also sustainably and ethically made. Long-gone are the days when sustainable fashion was regarded as cheaply made or bohemian. Today, sustainable fashion is as versatile and sophisticated as luxury, with a brand to cater to every sustainable goal or taste. 


There’s no doubt that cleaning our oceans is a top priority for all of us. Therefore, it’s worth highlighting the brands that are making it a part of their products. Corail stands out because they make sneakers and bags from recycled plastic bottles which are directly collected in the sea of Marseille by their crew of fishermen. The futuristic Marseille 21 Galaxy sneaker, for instance,is made from 8 recycled plastic bottles, from their polyester fabric to their plastic insoles and outsoles. The brand is transparent about the material comprising each part of the shoe. 


“Today, sustainable fashion is as versatile and sophisticated as luxury, with a brand to cater to every sustainable goal or taste. ”

Kathya García


Wear your values

As to how, Kūlson cleans the ocean, the brand removes plastic and lost fishing nets with 4% of the proceeds from each sneaker they sell. Kūlson makes sneakers that are fairly made, locally designed and sustainable. That is, they are designed in Berlin, handcrafted in Portugal, made with Italian leather, and lest not forget, a sole made from 70% recycled rubber. It’s worth noting that once they are manufactured in the north of Portugal, the sneakers are sent directly to Staiy in Berlin. 


If you’d like to wear your values on your feet (in a good way), the Kūlson ‘ocean’ sneaker is a conversation starter with its mint-coloured sole that gives the traditional white sneaker a pop of colour. With its unisex design, this sneaker will give people something to talk about—most likely about its namesake and inspiration. Preserving the oceans is a topic that should walk around town all the time.


Kūlson’s sneakers and Corail’s La Marseille are sustainable sneakers with a strong statement: protecting the ocean.

Kūlson ‘Ocean’ sneaker

Kūlson sneaker "Flamingo" and "Lemonlight"

Kūlson sneaker "Flamingo" and "Lemonlight"


Check it out

If lower tops are more your style, there are other models to choose from that can be worn by all genders. The ‘flamingo’ features a neutral pink rubber sole that goes well with any outfit, while the ‘lemonlight’ is perfect for summer—an extension of the sunny rays of light on your feet. Think Katrina & The Waves’ “Walking On Sunshine”.


Kūlson’s sneakers and Corail’s La Marseille are sustainable sneakers with a strong statement: protecting the ocean.


Kūlson’s sneakers and Corail’s La Marseille are sustainable sneakers with a strong statement: protecting the ocean.

Kūlson sneaker "Flamingo" and "Lemonlight"

Kūlson sneaker "Flamingo" and "Lemonlight"

Corail La Marseille 21 Lava

Corail La Marseille 21 Green



Your next favorites

Corail’s selection of white sneakers with a pop of colour will make the lovers of the white sneaker swoon. The French tricolore is found in La Marseille 20 Rouge, with a hint of red, La Marseille 20 Bleue with the dark blue of the deep marseillaise sea. The sea from which plastic was cleaned up to create the shoes’ outsole with 70% recycled plastic and 30% natural rubber.


Another great and more traditional white look can be achieved with La Marseille 21 Lava, for those who love red but only a little bit, or green but don’t want it to dominate the look. And of course, Kūlson also has a completely white sneaker: the “one” who will fit all your needs. Ultimately, there’s a style for all tastes, but both brands make top quality clean sneakers. 


For a more serious look, there’s Kūlson’s ‘mud’ shoe. When the rain comes, these sneakers will look cleaner for sure, but remember they are all clean sneakers where the environment is concerned. They’re perfect for business casual. 



Kūlson’s sneakers and Corail’s La Marseille are sustainable sneakers with a strong statement: protecting the ocean.

Corail La Marseille 21 Lava

Kūlson’s sneakers and Corail’s La Marseille are sustainable sneakers with a strong statement: protecting the ocean.

Corail La Marseille 21 Green


Kūlson’s sneakers and Corail’s La Marseille are sustainable sneakers with a strong statement: protecting the ocean.

Kūlson sneaker "Piano"



Darker colours also go well for more formal events. Picture a groom in a linen suit in a Mediterranean hill wearing the “madeira” during a sunny elopement…or a professional working woman in a checked grey suit commuting in autumn. Kūlson’s sneakers are made from top-quality Italian leather and are super comfortable, featuring a removable footbed that adapts to your foot so you can dance the night away or walk all day long.


Finally, for those who are the fans of black, there’s the “piano”—featuring a white sole—or “onyx” for an all-black look. Think a little black dress and cat-eyed sunglasses for a sophisticated look or go for a rocker style with wayfarers and a leather jacket. 


Sneakers are a shoe for every occasion and these brands have a special vocation. Clean sneakers are the same, but cooler and more sustainable with Kūlson and Marseille. 


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