LIFECYCLE OF MONO

Discover the craftsmanship behind the artisan boots you’re holding in your hand

Designed in Oslo
Handcrafted in Portugal
Certified Italian leathers
Superior comfort

Let’s explore the ingredients!

A journey through the materials used to craft these boots..

Outer Material

Suede Cow Leather

Suede is the softer, more delicate cousin of leather. Suede is a type of leather made from the underside of animal skin that has a soft surface and a napped finish. The word "suede" comes from the French word for "to smooth", which refers to the fact that suede feels softer than other kinds of leather.

Outer Material

Flat Cow Leather

Our top-quality flat leather is the best of both worlds. It's hardy and sturdy while remaining soft and comfortable. Flat leather is created from the top layer of cowhide and has been specially tanned and processed to give you a comfortable, natural feel. It is the perfect balance between utility and style.

Outer Material

Grained Cow Leather

Grained Cow Leather is created from the top layer of cowhide and has been specially processed to give you a comfortable, natural feel. The grain structure makes it strong and durable but also allows your feet to breathe freely. It is the perfect balance between utility and style, able to be both functional and fashionable at the same time.

Outer Material

Rubber and micro outsoles

If you're looking for a softer, more luxurious material, suede is the way to go. Suede is a type of leather made from the underside of animal skin that has a soft surface and a napped finish. The word "suede" comes from the French word for "to smooth", which refers to the fact that suede feels softer than other kinds of leather.

Footbed

Shearling

If you're looking for a softer, more luxurious material, suede is the way to go. Suede is a type of leather made from the underside of animal skin that has a soft surface and a napped finish. The word "suede" comes from the French word for "to smooth", which refers to the fact that suede feels softer than other kinds of leather.

Lining

Shearling

If you're looking for a softer, more luxurious material, suede is the way to go. Suede is a type of leather made from the underside of animal skin that has a soft surface and a napped finish. The word "suede" comes from the French word for "to smooth", which refers to the fact that suede feels softer than other kinds of leather.

All the artisan boots that we craft and put out there in the world are certified.

REACH OEKO-TEX® LEATHER WORKING GROUP (LWG)

LWG

Leather Working Group (LWG) is a global multi-stakeholder community committed to building a sustainable future with responsible leather. We are a not-for-profit that drives best practices and positive social and environmental change for responsible leather production.

OEKO-TEX®

OEKO-TEX® LEATHER STANDARD is an internationally standardised testing and certification system for leather and leather goods at all production levels, including accessory materials. The certification supports companies along the supply chain with the implementation of high human-ecological product safety. The certification serves as legally binding verification of successful product certification in all business processes in accordance with LEATHER STANDARD.

REACH

In general, REACH requires the registration of chemical substances manufactured or imported into the EU in quantities exceeding 1 metric ton per year. This requirement applies per substance and per manufacturer or importer (as appropriate). The Regulation on the registration, evaluation, authorization and restriction of chemicals (REACH) is the main EU law to protect human health and the environment from the risks that can be posed by chemicals.

Factory 1

Location: Porto, Portugal

Factory opened in: 1973

Employees: 15

Average salary: 700 EUR/m

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Factory 2

Location: Porto, Portugal

Factory opened in: 1973

Employees: 15

Average salary: 700 EUR/m

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From A To B To your feet

From A to B to C. Let us go through the transport these are taking to finally land on your feet..

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

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And to the last part of this story. The Care Instructions for your boots..

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

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