UNIL Sneakers
UNIL Sneakers
UNIL Sneakers
UNIL Sneakers
UNIL Sneakers
UNIL Sneakers
UNIL Sneakers
UNIL Sneakers
UNIL Sneakers
UNIL Sneakers
UNIL Sneakers
UNIL Sneakers
UNIL Sneakers
UNIL Sneakers
UNIL Sneakers
UNIL Sneakers
UNIL Sneakers
UNIL Sneakers

UNIL Sneakers

$129.00

Est. delivery timeline: 5-8 business days 

What if the UNIL sheep were not just symbols of biodiversity on campus and could do "more" than maintain the UNIL's green spaces? What if the wool from UNIL sheep could be recycled to create a product that we all need?

UNIL and Baabuk have decided to take this step. Discover UNIL sneakers!

Our pre-sale goal was exceeded, but you can still order your shoes. We have enough wool from the Dorigny sheep! Take part in this unique experience and place an order to wear Dorigny wool at your feet.

Delivery comes with black and blue laces to change your style according to your mood

Baabuk ships to most countries

- Most countries: Free shipping to most countries on orders over €200. Standard shipping rates will be calculated at checkout. Customers outside of the EU may be responsible for any applicable import duties and taxes.  
- Switzerland: please order at baabuk.ch
- USA: please order at us.baabuk.com

For exchanges, we offer our unique U-Turn option! For traditional returns and exchanges, items in new and unused condition can be returned within 30 days of delivery. Once we receive your return package, we’ll either replace or refund your order per your request. You are responsible for the cost of return shipping. Read more on our returns page. Clearance sale items & customized products are final and are not eligible for returns or exchanges.

365-Day Warranty: We are committed to making sustainable and durable products designed for long- term wear. However, we recognize that the process of working with wool is and art and therefore, some products are more susceptible to faster wear. All Baabuk products come with a 365-day warranty which covers any rips, tears, holes, or other material damage. Simply contact us at info@baabuk.com

Most Baabuk styles are unisex and sized in EU measurements.
Please visit our Size Finder page to calculate your perfect size

★★★★★ "Baabuk shoes are the best. These are by far my favorite shoes of all time -- incredibly comfortable, durable, and so convenient to just slip on. I have abandoned all my other shoes and only wear Baabuk shoes now. Try them. You will absolutely cherish them."
- John H. (29 Apr 2021)

★★★★★ "The shoes are incredibly comfortable and beautifully made. My daughter tried to claim them as her own!! Also, great customer service - responsive and generous. I will buy from them again for sure."
- K.B.S. (15 June 2021)

★★★★★ "I really love my Baabuk Urban Woolers. They are very well made and comfortable. I especially love that they are made with natural latex and wool, and are made in Portugal. I feel like I can trust Baabuk to be making good labor and environmental choices."
- Alissa (11 June 2021)

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The shoes

Forget your memories of itchy wool. Baabuk specializes in ultra comfortable, soft and fluffy felts. The height of happiness, these shoes keep your feet warm in winter and cool in summer, while allowing the skin to breathe. We promise, once on your foot, you won't leave them! UNIL sneakers are brown, in order to respect the natural color of the fiber of our campus sheep, which only a chemical treatment would modify.

Manufacturing

Baabuk wants to produce as responsibly as possible. The sneakers are made in Europe, in Portugal to be precise. So yes, Dorigny wool has to make a detour to be transformed into shoes, but it is in Portugal that we find unparalleled expertise in the manufacture of shoes and in the weaving of felt. Baabuk's on-site commitment has also helped to perpetuate an industry that was in decline. Your sneakers are thus worked by hand on machines that are more than 100 years old.

Baabuk

But who is Baabuk? Founded by Galina, a former UNIL student and by Dan, a former EPFL student, the company was born about ten years ago. Social impact has been at the heart of their commitment from the outset, with great attention paid to both environmental and societal issues. Proof of this is the B Corp certification; "a global movement that uses the power of business to do good in its communities".

UNIL and sustainability

Did you know that the Dorigny campus is certified « 2000 watts in transformation » ? This distinction granted by the Federal Office of Energy after an accreditation and audit process validates the efforts made by UNIL, as well as its plans to continue to make the Dorigny campus a pioneering site.

According to a classification carried out by theWWF, which took into account 28 Swiss universities, UNIL is in second place in terms of sustainability.

Today:

  • All of the electricity used on campus comes from sustainable and local sources.
  • n our parks and gardens, no chemicals are used.
  • Our 77 hectares of green spaces not only welcome the sheep, but also the Ferme de Bassenges team who is currently carrying out a diversified agriculture project including market gardening, livestock farming, and agroforestry – association of arboriculture and field crops.
  • And much more! https://www.unil.ch/durable/engagements

You have seen this wool growing on the backs of sheep. Now it's up to you to cover your feet with it to show them other pastures!

Many thanks to Bob Martin (the shepherd) and to www.eco-pature.ch for this collaboration.