Womsh

Womsh is an Italian sneaker brand created by Gianni Dalla Mora. Its name stands for “Word of Mouth Shoes,” reflecting the idea of spreading its approach through the people who wear the shoes. The brand has participated in LifeGate’s Zero Impact project since 2014 and makes its sneakers in Italy and Portugal. Womsh offers leather sneakers alongside vegan styles, so shoppers should check the materials of the specific model rather than treat the whole range as vegan. The brand says it sources leather from Leather Working Group certified suppliers. Its vegan range uses Uppeal, a material containing recovered apple-processing waste, and it also describes the use of recycled textiles and cotton in parts of its collection. The website gives unusually detailed information about materials, production locations, and the people involved in making the shoes. Womsh also supports a collection project that processes worn sneaker soles into material for playground flooring. Customers can buy through its online store and review the product information for each pair. The brand’s claims are most useful when read at model level, where materials and certifications can be matched to the shoe being considered.