VESICA PISCIS FOOTWEAR

What VESICA PISCIS FOOTWEAR does

VESICA PISCIS FOOTWEAR SL is a Spanish footwear manufacturer headquartered in Elche, Alicante, that designs and produces vegan, recyclable, and circular-economy footwear under a make-to-order operating model. The company sells exclusively direct-to-consumer through its own Shopify-powered e-commerce store, shipping to 26 European countries with no intermediaries, marketplaces, or physical retail locations. Its product portfolio spans sneakers, barefoot shoes, sandals, booties, ballerinas, and home slippers for men and women, plus accessories including wallets, belts, tote bags, caps, laces, insoles, and gift cards, with each style named after a historical figure associated with ethics and empathy. Pricing ranges from €4 (laces) to €118 (premium sneakers and sandals like Da Vinci and Leonardo), with year-round fair pricing and a 10% multi-pair discount.

The company's core technology and manufacturing stack centers on a circular design and production system located in its own Elche workshop. The proprietary Infinite Sole system uses GRS-certified recycled TPU with stitching-based assembly (no structural adhesives), enabling the sole to be fully separated and recycled at end-of-life. 3D knitting is used in models such as Da Vinci to minimize yarn waste, and all manufacturing steps—cutting, sewing, assembly, packaging—occur upon order receipt. The Recycle Me program accepts returned worn sneakers and reintegrates recovered materials into new production. According to LCA data from Inescop, the Infinite Sole system reduces CO₂ footprint by more than half versus the lowest reference for comparable sneakers and up to 84% versus the 13.6 kg CO₂ market average. GRS and GOTS certifications cover the recycled polyester, recycled cotton, organic cotton, and recycled TPU inputs.

Commercially, the company operates on a one-time-purchase DTC model with no subscription component and accepts payments via Redsys, PayPal, ScalaPay, Bancontact, iDEAL, and UnionPal. With 1-10 employees, no disclosed external funding, and a privately held ownership structure retained by the founders, the operation is small and capital-efficient. Marketing is content-driven across blog, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube, and email, with no paid advertising mentioned. The customer base is predominantly individual conscious consumers across Europe, with one disclosed institutional collaboration (ISR International School on the Rhine, Save Bees collection) and a horizontal segmentation across women, men, and conscious-consumer personas seeking transparent, ethical, and circular footwear.

Name

VESICA PISCIS FOOTWEAR

Legal name

VESICA PISCIS FOOTWEAR SL

Website

https://vesicapiscisfootwear.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

VESICA PISCIS FOOTWEAR is a Spanish DTC manufacturer of vegan, 100% recyclable, make-to-order footwear, shipping from its Elche workshop to 26 European countries via a proprietary Infinite Sole and circular production system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Footwear

NAICS

Footwear Manufacturing (3162), Shoe Retailers (45821)

SIC

Footwear, (No Rubber) (3140), Retail-Shoe Stores (5661)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Footwear (CRAAACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Casual & Lifestyle Footwear (CRAAACAB), Sandals, Flip-Flops & Open-Toe Footwear Manufacturing (IMAOAIAG)

Keywords

• Eco-friendly footwear
• Vegan sneakers
• Circular fashion
• Sustainable sandals
• Recyclable shoes

Headquarters

HQ city

Elche

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: One-time purchase model where customers buy finished footwear products directly through the e-commerce website. Products are made to order upon purchase, eliminating inventory costs. Revenue is generated per transaction with no recurring subscription component. The company also sells accessories (wallets, belts, caps, laces, insoles) and gift cards through the same platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

VESICA PISCIS FOOTWEAR designs, manufactures, and sells vegan, eco-friendly, and 100% recyclable footwear — sneakers, barefoot shoes, sandals, booties, ballerinas, and home slippers — plus complementary accessories such as wallets, belts, tote bags, caps, laces, and insoles. All products are handmade to order in the company's Elche, Spain workshop from GRS-certified recycled and GOTS-certified organic materials, and are sold exclusively direct-to-consumer through the company's own e-commerce site.

Product overview

VESICA PISCIS FOOTWEAR is an ecological and sustainable footwear brand offering a comprehensive range of vegan, handmade-to-order shoes and accessories. The portfolio includes sneakers (PARSUA, SIDDHARTHA, DA VINCI, CORETTA, NIKOLA, SENECA, CUVIER, KAFKA, CARSON, TAGORE, MOBY, BRIGITTE, CAROLINE, DIOGENES, FIONA, GOODALL, CARLA, SOCRATES), barefoot sandals (PARSUA, CHAVEZ, CLAXTON, LEONARDO, ADAMS), booties (PLATON, JOYCE, PYTHAGORAS, VANDANA, PHOENIX, JIDDU, LOUISE, WATSON), sandals for women (MAYIM, ALANIS, ANGELA, BEATRICE, MARGUERITE, LISA) and men (WOODY, GANDHI, SRINIVASA), ballerinas (INGRID), and home slippers (SUSAN for women, SHAW for men). Accessories include EILISH wallets, GAUDI belts, TOLSTOY tote bags, RUMI caps, recycled laces, and recycled insoles. All products are manufactured handmade to order in Elche, Spain, using locally sourced recycled and organic materials with a focus on circular economy principles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vegan Sneakers (e.g., SIDDHARTHA, CHAVEZ, DA VINCI, CORETTA, NIKOLA, SENECA, CUVIER, KAFKA, CARSON, TAGORE, MOBY, BRIGITTE, CAROLINE, DIOGENES, FIONA, GOODALL, CARLA, SOCRATES) Daily-wear vegan sneakers priced EUR 77-118, made to order in Elche from GRS-certified recycled cotton and recycled polyester uppers, with a fully recyclable TPU sole assembled without structural adhesives. Models include SIDDHARTHA (mesh, EUR 77), DA VINCI (3D-knitted, EUR 118), and the CORETTA Save Bees collaboration.
• Barefoot Shoes (e.g., PARSUA, CHAVEZ, CLAXTON, LEONARDO, ADAMS, FRIEDEN) Barefoot-style shoes and sandals with zero drop, thin 5mm TPU soles, and natural foot movement. Priced EUR 85-96, made with European hemp or GOTS-certified organic cotton straps and stitched (not glued) construction for end-of-life recyclability.
• Booties (PLATON, JOYCE, PYTHAGORAS, VANDANA, PHOENIX, JIDDU, LOUISE, WATSON) Ankle-height booties made to order from recycled and organic materials as part of Vesica Piscis' circular-economy line.
• Women's Sandals (MAYIM, ALANIS, ANGELA, BEATRICE, MARGUERITE, LISA) Women's seasonal sandals handcrafted to order with vegan, recycled, and organic materials, sold through the Vesica Piscis e-commerce site.
• Men's Sandals (WOODY, GANDHI, SRINIVASA) Men's summer sandals handcrafted to order in vegan, recycled, and organic materials, priced EUR 46-118.
• Ballerinas (INGRID) Women's ballerina flat in the Vesica Piscis circular-economy line, handcrafted to order in Elche.
• Home Slippers - SUSAN (women), SHAW (men) Indoor home slippers for women (SUSAN) and men (SHAW), handcrafted to order in Elche from recycled, organic, and recyclable materials.
• EILISH Wallets Zero-waste vegan wallets made from random fabric combinations, available in six colors (black, grey, marine, kaki, brown, sand), priced EUR 22.
• GAUDI Belts Vegan belt with a recycled cotton strap and bamboo buckle, available in waist sizes 70-140 cm, priced EUR 29.
• TOLSTOY Tote Bags Circular tote bag made of recycled fabric, available in nature beige and animal black colorways.
• RUMI Caps Sustainable vegan cap made from recycled cotton and discarded fabric from the cutting process, with a coconut shell button closure adjustable in 3 positions, priced EUR 35.
• Recycled Laces Single recycled laces made locally with 50% recycled cotton and 50% recycled polyester thread, in flat or slim thicknesses, priced EUR 4-4.50.
• Recycled Vegan Insoles 100% recycled vegan insoles made of recycled PU lined with natural cork, priced EUR 5.
• Digital Gift Card Digital gift card valid for online store purchases only, available in fixed denominations of EUR 35, EUR 80, and EUR 140, with no expiration date.
• CORETTA Save Bees Collaboration Sneaker (COR033/COR034) Collaboration vegan sneaker (COR033/COR034) co-developed with ISR International School on the Rhine, featuring a recycled-polyester upper printed with an illustration by artist Yevheniia Kozlenko that pays tribute to bees and ecosystem balance. Sold via the Vesica Piscis e-commerce site.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces CO₂ footprint by more than 50% compared to lowest reference for similar footwear, and up to 84% compared to average (13.6 kg CO₂)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ISR International School on the RhinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on the Save Bees sneaker collection (COR033/COR034). The shoe was conceived as a canvas where art becomes a medium for reflection, featuring an illustration by artist Yevheniia Kozlenko (printed on recycled polyester) that pays tribute to bees and the balance that sustains life. This collaboration supports educational and environmental consciousness themes.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Allbirds: US-origin sustainable footwear brand built around natural materials and carbon-footprint disclosure. Direct competitor in the eco-conscious casual/lifestyle sneaker category that Vesica Piscis targets.
• Veja: French sustainable sneaker brand using recycled and organic materials with transparent supply chains in Brazil. Closest direct competitor on circular-sneaker positioning and European DTC distribution.
• Thousand Fell: Circular sneaker brand with a closed-loop take-back and recycling program. Highly comparable to Vesica Piscis on make-to-build, recycle-on-return model and 100% recyclable architecture.
• SAYE: Barcelona-based sustainable sneaker brand offering vegan, recycled-material sneakers through DTC. Comparable as another Spanish/Iberian sustainable sneaker peer competing for the same EU conscious consumer.
• Saola: French eco-friendly sneaker brand using recycled PET and bio-based materials. Direct comparable on material-led sustainability storytelling and European DTC positioning.
• Bohemp: Sustainable footwear brand built around hemp uppers and recycled soles. Comparable on plant-based / recycled upper composition and circular-economy narrative.
• Nothing New: Sustainable sneaker brand using recycled materials and take-back recycling. Comparable on closed-loop circular model and DTC-first customer experience.

Regional players

• ID.EIGHT: Portuguese sustainable sneaker brand producing in Portugal with recycled and bio-based materials. Direct Iberian comparable on localized sustainable manufacturing and DTC.

Broad incumbents

• Adidas: Global athletic and casual footwear incumbent with a growing sustainability portfolio (e.g., Futurecraft Loop, recycled ranges). Indirect competitor shaping consumer expectations on circular footwear at scale.
• Nike: Global footwear incumbent with Move to Zero sustainability program and circular concepts like Nike Refurbished. Sets the baseline that smaller circular-native brands like Vesica Piscis must exceed to win customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCcWpZ1x8RCsYSSfGVwph6jw
• Facebookfacebook.com/vesicapiscisfootwear
• Instagraminstagram.com/vesicapiscis_footwear
• Pinterestpinterest.es/FootwearVP
• Xx.com/infovesica

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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