Starring a flair for luxury‚ composed aesthetic and durable soles packed with a message of sustainability are the classic Akala 21 Sandals. With over 2.5 billion tires manufactured every year‚ most of which end up in landfills. Akala 21 has managed to upcycle over 1‚700 sheets since its inception in 2020. The sandals are communally crafted by a dedicated community of over 10 different craftsmen and women‚ the sandals effortlessly define class‚ sustainability and timeless fashion. They are the pieces that will make you stand out while blending in at classic‚ high tier occasions while complementing your rich‚ well curated and present time African lifestyle.

Woven on its iconic leather insole is the exquisite leather from renowned tanneries in Kenya and East Africa. Experience the resilient‚ time-tested tire sole that is set to serve for a guaranteed lifespan of at least 5 years from the day of purchase. Our sandals won the coveted title of Africa’s top leather product designer under Culture‚ Innovation and Sustainability during a participation in a quite prestigious fete in Ethiopia hosted by Real Leather Stay Different Africa Designers Showcase‚ 2024.

This is what they had to say:

"George Otieno is transforming waste into wearable art with his culture‚ innovation and sustainability project‚ redefining fashion’s environmental footprint. By upcycling discarded automotive tires into durable soles‚ George is redefining the role of sustainability in footwear design."

The institution also recognized George Otieno for his progress in the eco-conscious design field. Talking of customization‚ or making your sandal a personal statement‚ Akala 21 service boasts of an integrated seamless customizing process into its order process that lets the customer order elements that sum up to their desired product. This element of freedom has been greatly influenced by the African spirit of abundance and its culture that has greatly influenced our creative lead.

Beadwork is a prominent piece of our art pieces that are our sandals. They are the graphite by which we let our clients scribble their ideas to life. These beads also celebrate our cultural diversity as they are a cultural symbol in the Maasai‚ Turkana and the Samburu.

Akala 21 are sandals that evoke cultural responsibility and champion boundless possibilities. Brass is used to select components of our sandals. It symbolizes our commitment to craftsmanship and our ingrained societal responsibility. It also a symbolism of our astute African upbringing and its unmatched authenticity. The buckles are handcrafted‚ polished and installed to offer diverse fastening options for adjustments. Art has been an integral part of our brand language and for more than four years‚ we’ve worked with budding artists and given the sandals the role of a canvas and accorded a greater privilege of expression to the artisans.

Our after-sales service is customer oriented. We have staff that are trained to provide great after-sales service. They are trained in communication‚ aftercare and leather restoration techniques. Our Sandals have an average lifespan of 5 years before a total upper body overhaul‚ but we insist on biyearly maintenance to nourish its elements. We also recommend taking care of the leather material to maintain peak outlook and performance. In the coming year‚ we are set to continue incorporating podiatrist perspectives into the making of our sandals. Our current sandals have that approach with regards to cushioning‚ breathability‚ adjustable straps for customization.