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By Aaron Hope · Published Mar 01st, 2010
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There are plenty of kicks on deck for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, but what about shoes *from* the second largest continent? Enter SAWA Sneakers, the first sneakers 100% made in Africa. Typically, you’d see African materials shipped elsewhere to make the kicks, but these joints are made in Africa, with native resources. Expect them to release at some of the globe’s most exclusive retailers, like Wood Wood and Comme des Garcons.
12 Responses to “Sawa Footwear – Made In Africa”
March 1st, 2010 at 5:41 pm
cool …
March 1st, 2010 at 5:56 pm
these is dope im feeling , tired of this made in china crap support Africa for a change.
March 1st, 2010 at 6:31 pm
SUPPORT AFRICA YALL. WHERE TO BUY THESE??
March 1st, 2010 at 6:42 pm
AWAS ahi viene SAWA lol (to my spanish speakin peeps)
March 1st, 2010 at 8:40 pm
Another company that manufactures in Africa is Oliberte.
March 1st, 2010 at 9:55 pm
support africa!
March 1st, 2010 at 10:22 pm
For more information on Oliberte Footwear, you can check out http://www.oliberte.com.
March 1st, 2010 at 11:10 pm
africa is a continent; what a country are these from? then ill make a decision if i support them or not. thats like saying nike is a north american company. what country?
March 2nd, 2010 at 12:54 am
Hello Typecastaaron3, the shoes are made in Cameroon in Western Africa. This said, project is not about one individual country but about the African continent (for instance some elements of the shoes are coming from other African countries).
March 2nd, 2010 at 5:46 am
Im Nigerian and no matter where these come from in Africa, they have my full support. Unless this funds or supports slave like labor similar to the conditions of diamond mining. Then we’ll have a problem. But as for now, I’m on a mission…GET THESE TO THE PEOPLE!!!!!
March 2nd, 2010 at 6:10 am
Jus checked out Oliberte. They’re stuff is also good; more of a selesction and they’re based in Canada [according to the site]. Still an African product because its manufactured there and they say they do it for the people. But I think I’ll be purchasing SAWA first…I like their look; simple, an easy classic
March 3rd, 2010 at 2:45 pm
I’m down!