The art of footwear has always been at the center of Mirco Scoccia’s life. Growing up in his father’s shoe factory, he began his training at his early age and learned the quality behind fine Italian craftsmanship. With O2 Monde, it became imperative to call back on his experiences and handpick small boutique factories that could partner with him on this new venture. Chosen for their atelier-level of detail in their artistry and the specificity of their work, each factory focuses on a single style of shoe. Marche specifically Fermo is famous for the footwear industry and every atelier has a long history of honing their craft, passed down from generation to generation.

Creating change in an industry long steeped in tradition and unconscious disregard for the planet is always an uphill battle. When first approached to go back on hundreds of years of status quo, the factories in Italy were skeptical of working with plant-based materials. Their apprehension towards this uncharted territory stemmed from having only worked with the finest of Italian leather for generations. Due to their mastery of the craft, they were the perfect partners to advance this new frontier in design. After swaying their position and lessening their doubts, the factories throughout Italy have joined in O2 Monde’s mission to create a sustainable future. Embracing this newfound undertaking, they have become pioneers and crucial partners in discovering new techniques and modern approaches to production.

At the core of every pair of shoes is a dedication to the planet and to quality. From the raw materials to the samples to the final product, each step is carefully handcrafted by artisans with generational knowledge of luxury production. Through the preservation of their heritage, along with a passion for preserving the planet, we work tirelessly to ensure that each pair of shoes is meticulously designed from the finest of innovative plant-based skins. Part and parcel to creating styles of quality with a sustainable mindset, is ensuring that the factories that employ these artisans are providing ethical working conditions and a livable wage.Each stage of the supply chain is scrupulously vetted to ensure that our shoes have the smallest of possible impacts on the environment. 

Sourcing every single component of each pair of shoes from a variety of suppliers, O2 Monde’s dedication to sustainability does not stop at finding excellent vegan leather. From discovering water-based glues, to sourcing sustainable backs, each element of a pair of O2 Monde calls back to the brand’s ethos to benefit people and the planet. Every element is scrutinized under the lenses of quality and its environmental impact. However, with our passion to build a sustainable future, we are always seeking out to shift the paradigm towards conscious consumption. Through tireless research and collaborations across the industry, O2 Monde continues its mission to innovate the fashion world through modern materials and cutting edge standards in production.

Every pair of O2 Monde shoes starts and ends in Italy. From the sourcing of materials to the final lacing, each pair of shoes is sent directly from the hands of our skilled craftsman to our customers. This level of simplicity speaks to our dedication to quality and our commitment to the environment. We streamlined our processes to provide our customers with a boutique-level experience and relationship to ship their orders faster and more sustainably, thereby reducing our carbon footprint.

By keeping everything in house, minimizing needless and harmful shipping, O2 Monde is able to provide shoes of quality and substance for an accessible price point. Simplifying our production while retaining an atelier-level of craftsmanship with our collective future on this planet in mind is at the very core of our values.