At Wayz, our commitment to ethical practices goes beyond the allure of Black Friday. While this day may be synonymous with shopping frenzies and discount-driven chaos, we, as an ethical sneaker brand, choose a different path—one that aligns with our core values and principles.
Valuing Quality Over Quantity
TIMELESS | SEASONLESS | GENDER-NEUTRAL | VERSATILE | LONG-LASTING
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We dreamt of a 100% Portuguese sneakers brand! First of all, because we love sneakers. Passion is essential, but what drives us goes beyond passion. We don’t believe in any brand, or sneaker, so we decided to make sneakers OUR WAY. And "OUR WAY" means designing, sourcing and producing locally with the least intermediaries. But also to create ethical sneakers with the least environmental footprint and be able to sell them at a fair price. As creators and producers, we have immense power through the products we make. We need to be conscious about this power and act, producing responsibly, to fight mass consumption and waste. |
That's why we use high-quality and eco-friendly materials (vegetable-tanned leather and recycled rubber) and solid construction (stitched outsoles) so that our sneakers can last longer. As we usually say, we want them to be part of your life and memories.
Since day one, we also knew we would design gender-neutral (designed for Humans), seasonless, versatile sneakers. We took this decision to simplify our offer and make it easier for you to choose your favourite design and colour. We wanted you to wear our ethical sneakers all year (so it's worth the investment) and on any occasion, formal or informal.
Finally, we needed some inspiration to mix our assumptions with a coherent aesthetic that would give our sneakers a personality and an attractive and modern look. As a local brand and very proud of our origins, it was pretty natural for us to feel inspired by our hometown, Porto - Douro river and its bridges, the narrow and winding streets… and its People - sincere, with a strong, solid character, like the city granite escarpments and buildings, and at the same time progressive and liberal. INSPIRED IN PORTO AND ITS PEOPLE |
PEOPLE FIRSTCherish people. Help and trust each other. |
PLANET MATTERSBe responsible. Respect, protect andPreserve our Planet! |
SEIZE LIFELive according to your nature, consciously and meaningfully. |
You have your way. I have my way. As for the right way, the correct way, and the only way, it does not exist.
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Being able to choose the best way to go is not always easy. It can be very challenging to decide and do this without straying from our path... or even getting lost.
The journey is tricky, full of surprises. Sometimes it's hard to keep going...
But that's where the "art of living" lies. Passionately following the WAYS that inspire and fulfill you, that keep you close to who you really are, to your AUTHENTICITY.
Enjoying each moment, living your life with enthusiasm, with ZEST.
Having the courage to chase your dreams, and keep going without having a clear destination, but being confident about your choices and enjoying each step intensely.
WALK YOUR WAY
Friedric Nietzsche
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Ethical Sneakers with a humanistic footprint... Why? WAYZ is a dream that gathers all our passions, beliefs, values and much more... Henri David Thoreau said, "I wanted to live deep and suck out all the marrow of life". He went to the woods. We created WAYZ. WAYZ means Wave At Your Zest for life. It is our own statement about our wish to live life to the fullest and inspire other people to do the same, finding their ways to a more authentic and zestful life. |
We bring humanity to the heart of business, empowering people and protecting our planet. That's our Way…
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Don't forget to Walk Your Way!
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