ID.EIGHT Footwear Brand Featured Image
Footwear Brands

Location

Italy

Founded

2019

Price range

€150 – €200

Shipping

Worldwide

Catalogue

62 products

Size range

36–46

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ID.EIGHT

Independent brand — verified
About

ID.EIGHT is a sneaker brand founded in Florence in 2019 by South Korean designer Dong Seon Lee and Italian product manager Giuliana Borzillo. The pair met at a footwear trade fair in 2017 and developed a shared idea for genderless sneakers with 1990s influences. A crowdfunding campaign in 2020 helped finance the first production run. The sneakers are made in Italy, the brand’s home country. ID.EIGHT uses a mix of recycled materials and partly plant-based alternatives in its designs. Its materials guide describes uppers containing components derived from apple waste, grape residue, corn or mycelium, and cactus, depending on the model. It also identifies recycled textiles used in components such as laces, labels, and some uppers. Those ingredients vary by shoe, so the product page is the best place to check a particular pair. Customers can shop online or use the brand’s store finder. ID.EIGHT also provides sizing advice and describes a programme for collecting worn sneakers for recycling. Its investment history includes outside funding, which does not by itself establish that the brand has lost independent control.

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#circular#cruelty-free#sustainable#eco-friendly#ethical#vegan#recycled

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Brand Details

Contract manufactured
Italy
Global Recycled Standard
FSC
Reusable
Recycled materials
Compostable
Last reviewed
Sep 2026
Independent brand
Verified
D
Dong Seon Lee
G
Giuliana Borzillo

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Frequently asked questions

Who founded ID.EIGHT, and when was the sustainable sneaker brand created?
ID.EIGHT was created in 2019 by Dong Seon Lee and Giuliana Borzillo. Lee contributes footwear design experience, while Borzillo brings sustainability and marketing expertise to the brand’s colorful, gender-inclusive sneaker collections.
Is ID.EIGHT an Italian-made sneaker brand?
ID.EIGHT is an Italian brand headquartered in Florence, and its sneakers are made in Italy. Therefore, both its brand origin and its production country are Italy.
What materials are ID.EIGHT sneakers made from?
The brand uses recycled materials and plant-derived alternatives, including apple-waste Uppeal, corn-based BioVeg, grape-waste Vegea, cactus-based Desserto, organic cotton, recycled polyester and reclaimed rubber used in selected soles.
Are ID.EIGHT sneakers vegan?
ID.EIGHT describes its sneakers as animal-free and uses no animal-derived leather. Models feature plant-based biomaterials and certified recycled components, making the collection suitable for shoppers specifically looking for vegan sneaker alternatives.
What sneaker styles does ID.EIGHT offer?
Its main collections include Hana, the brand’s original chunky sneaker; Uriduri, a design representing connection between people and the environment; and Maru, a community-inspired silhouette influenced by 1990s footwear.
How should customers choose an ID.EIGHT sneaker size?
Customers should measure their foot while standing and compare the result with the brand’s centimeter chart. When measurements fall between two sizes, ID.EIGHT recommends choosing the larger size and adding an insole if necessary.

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