Studiœncore, founded by shoe designer Florence Weber, crafts bespoke footwear in her Amsterdam based atelier. Here you can find custom refurbished sneakers, as well as give your favourite sneakers 'ENCORE' by commission.
A sustainable solution:
Over 25 billion shoes are sold annually. Sneaker production is particularly carbon-intensive, accounting for 1.4% of global greenhouse gas emissions. This is significant given that air travel is responsible for 2.5% of all emissions.
Even something as seemingly innocuous as a pair of running shoes contributes to this problem.
The production of an average running shoe emits around 13 kg of CO₂, which is roughly equivalent to leaving a 100-watt light bulb on for one week.
For 20 years Florence was part of the problem: designing sneakers from behind her computer, travelling the world in search of the next big idea but also to factories and trade shows. In 2022 Florence had her very own light bulb moment: She decided that this had to stop and thought about how to create something meaningful blending her experience and passion for sneakers / design and craftmanship. She learnt how to make, repair and customise sneakers by hand. Studiœncore was born.
At studiœncore we collect old and worn sneakers, remove the sole (as yes many intact sneakers end up in landfill when the sole is crumbling or worn out) and replace it with a welt and a brand new vibram sole. The colour and shape of the welt vary making every shoe unique. This is where Florence's creativity come into play.
We don't just work on the sole but also add tongue, create a mule or Mary Jane or swap materials.
Highlights:- Attending Vibram’s Cobbler & Creator Clinic Recraft workshop in Milan
- Being part of the ‘sneaker evolution’ exhibition at Schoenenkwartier, NL
- Being part of the ‘no shop shop’ collective by Multiple Identities
- Being featured on WGSN as part of the sneaker material forecast SS22
- Collaborating with Pey from Sashiko Denim on an Air Max Sashiko Denim
- Being part of the dutch sustainable fashion week pop up in Rotterdam
- Collaboration with vintage IG account @andro1dgirl
- Creating a collection in collaboration with wearstore.nl
- Being sold at Maison Perenne in Uzes and Paris
For more about studiœncore click here