# Worn Leather Loafers The Oliberte MAGADO and NAVIRO Shoes are Made in Ethiopia By Tiana Reid | Published 2011-05-27 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oliberte-magado References: [oliberte](http://www.oliberte.com/) As the summer rolls in, the release of the Oliberté MAGADO and NAVIRO shoes are a welcome addition to the warmer months. Oliberté is a socially-conscious footwear company that manufactures laid-back shoes like [loafers, deck shoes and sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/authentic-original-boat-show) in various African countries. Despite the social mission to help build a middle class in Africa, Oliberté knows that as a sustainable business it can't thrive on social good alone -- its kicks, including the new Oliberté MAGADO and NAVIRO are appealing to à la mode city slickers like the Hypebeast crowd. Oliberté's summer styles juxtapose typically fall colors and materials -- namely brown, tan, black sheen, navy blue, dark grey, brown, Nubuck and vegetable tanned leather -- with sun-filled [nautical wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voile-blanche) that won't have anyone kicking rocks. **Contact Information** Oliberte MAGADO [website](http://www.oliberte.com/) Oliberte MAGADO [Twitter](https://twitter.com/oliberte) Oliberte MAGADO [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/oliberte) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Socially-conscious Footwear:** Opportunity for companies to combine social mission with appealing designs to attract conscious consumers. - **Summer Styles with Fall Colors:** Opportunity to create unique fashion pieces that mix contrasting seasonal elements. - **African-made Shoes:** Growing demand for footwear made in Africa presents an opportunity for companies to tap into this market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** Footwear companies can innovate by incorporating social missions and unique design elements into their products. - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can explore the potential of combining contrasting seasonal elements in their clothing lines. - **Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies can explore the growing market for African-made products and develop partnerships in African countries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vintage Elegant Collaborative Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dockside-portland.md) - [Adaptable Italian Loafer Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astorflex-dockflex-loafers.md) - [Ultra-Sophisticated Men's Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loafer-in-ivy.md) - [Classic Sage-Colored Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loafer-in-sage.md) - [Woven Leather Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loafer-wk.md) - [Coastal Beach-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voile-blanche.md) - [Recycled Rope-Made Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore.md) - [Dark Tonal Preppy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuzzy-boat-shoe.md) - [Collaborative Sustainable Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moclaughlin.md)