Green Elegance by Thierry Rabotin

Italian craftsmanship excellence embraces vegan sustainability

Thierry Rabotin is pleased to present the new Astro loafer, which joins the already established Acis and Aloe models, marking a further step forward in the brand’s journey toward greater sustainability. These models combine traditional Italian craftsmanship with an innovative, environmentally conscious approach, without compromising the refined design and high quality that have always distinguished the brand.

Discover Astro, the new open-weave loafer.

discover Acis, tight-knit texture with closed toe.

discover Aloe, open-weave design for comfort and lightness.

All models—Astro, Acis, and Aloe—are made using the Strobel construction, a process that eliminates all rigid components, making the shoe more flexible, lightweight, and comfortable, ideal for sporty and casual footwear.The upper, featuring a woven detail, is inspired by our iconic ballerina and is made with recycled plastic yarns, helping to reduce the environmental impact: for every pair of shoes produced, between 5 and 15 plastic bottles are recovered. This approach combines sustainability and innovation while maintaining high technical and creative standards.

The vegan rubber sole is also designed with comfort in mind, with arch support providing stability and comfort for the foot.

Both models have obtained the prestigious Vegan V-Label certification, which is recognized in over 70 countries. This label certifies that the footwear is made without materials or components of animal origin and derivatives, and provides uniform award criteria and maximum transparency for retailers, manufacturers and consumers. The guidelines, approved by the leading European veg associations, clearly define the requirements for vegan and vegetarian certification.

The packaging reflects the same green philosophy, being made entirely from 100% recycled paper.

'We are very excited about this green challenge, which heralds a new era for our brand,' says Thomas Schlecht. 'Thierry Rabotin has always strived for excellence and on this occasion, we have decided to share our vision for a sustainable future. Our tradition, style and philosophy now face a crucial challenge. Throughout our history, we have never accepted compromise, but have always sought the highest quality in construction and design. Today, a new horizon is opening up, inspiring us to create with renewed enthusiasm while holding fast to continuing our pursuit of uncompromising quality.'

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