Artful Charity Sneakers

Sawa Shoes and Shine Shine Team Up to Create these African High-Top Shoes

Sawa shoes and Shine Shine recently teamed up to create this pair of printed charity sneakers. The Cape Town and Cameroon-based labels have teamed up to create a design that is made in Ethiopia, with sale proceeds going to the support of local African communities.

Boasting bright graphics and African iconography, these charity sneakers by Sawa Shoes and Shine Shine are a fashionable way to give back. The statement kicks feature a high-top design and are sure to make any jean and t-shirt pairing that much more eye-catching. Whatever your style, these collectible shoes are sure to impress. In addition to their printed and artistic design, the shoes are adorned with leather and suede accents of different colors.

African-inspired Footwear
Opportunity to create more African-inspired footwear products that support local communities.
Charity Merchandise
Possible trend towards creating more merchandise that supports charitable causes.
Artistic Footwear
Opportunity to explore artistic collaborations in the design of footwear products.

Who This Affects Most

Fashion
This industry can explore creating more products that combine fashion and charity causes.
Footwear
Footwear industry can leverage Sawa Shoes and Shine Shine's approach to charity-design collaborations.
Charity and Non-profits
Charitable organizations may benefit from creating merchandise like the charity sneakers to support their cause.
SCORE
2.4 out of 10
GENDER
70% Men30% Women
MARKETTop markets: Africa
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 31%
Activity 33%
Freshness 8%

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