The Portuguese footwear brand ASPORTUGUESAS® presents itself as a project rooted in Portuguese tradition, where nature and craftsmanship go hand in hand, yet with a vision clearly geared towards innovation, seeking to balance classic references with a contemporary approach so that each model reflects an authentic, respectful and creative spirit. Sustainability is embraced as the foundation of every decision, from the choice of materials to product design, with the aim of minimising environmental impact and inspiring more conscious choices. As part of this commitment, the Portuguese brand ASPORTUGUESAS® highlights the use of a rubber blend with 100% natural cork in its soles, complemented by sustainable and recycled materials, following a logic of reduced resource consumption and a negative carbon footprint, supported by cork’s natural ability to retain CO₂ and by a low-emission production process. The Portuguese brand ASPORTUGUESAS® also values the manual extraction of cork, an ancestral craft that requires specialised labour, and strengthens its connection to the territory by ensuring that the work, from extraction to footwear manufacturing, is carried out by local workers, contributing to the creation and maintenance of jobs, particularly in rural areas. Protecting the ecosystem is also embedded in its approach by ensuring that cork is harvested without felling trees, respecting the natural cycle of the cork oak, and by applying “green communication” principles across its collections through sustainable packaging, display materials and promotional assets that are, whenever possible, recycled or recyclable.
