ID.EIGHT - HANA Sneakers

ID.EIGHT is a sustainable, Made in Italy sneaker brand that is not only unisex and

cruelty-free but also made from materials deriving from the by-products of the food

industry such as apple skin and hearts, grape skin and seeds, and pineapple leaves.

The brand originated with the union of its two founders, both emerged in the world

of footwear: Dong Seon Lee, footwear designer, and Giuliana Borzillo, product

manager. Working together day in and day out, they gave life to an all new sneaker

collection–a winning combination of fresh and trendy ‘90s-inspired styles with an

eco-friendly twist. ID.EIGHT sneakers are primarily made of three types of leather-

like materials that all derive from waste by-products from the agricultural fruit

processing industry: pineapple «leather» made from pineapple leaves from the

Philippines and grape and apple «leather» from Italy that comes from the bio-

polymerization from the wine process and of the non-edible parts of apples,

respectively. The lycra and mesh details on the upper as well as the sole, shoelaces,

and label are all made from recycled materials. The packing is also made in such a

way as to have a positive impact on the environment: the shoebox is made from

recycled paper and each box contains a «seed bomb», a mix of earth and flowers

seeds enclosed in a clay sphere that can either be planted in a vase or launched in a

park in your city. With this small gesture, together, we strive to contribute to

biodiversity and create a more favorable habitat for bees. The ID.EIGHT collection is

made up of two styles, Duri and Hana, presented in various colorways, of which

several are carry-overs. Hana is the style with the dynamic and modern «running»

sole while Duri is its more classic and versatile counterpart. Both styles have a

removable footbed and the iconic ID.EIGHT logo -printed on the heel tab and as a

label on the tongue.