Best for everyday use in spring and autumn conditions. Thermoregulating, dirt and water-repellent, 100% wool outside. Breathable and healthy environment inside with hemp, wool and cork. Flexible outsole with superior grip. 97% natural materials. MATERIALS Outside: 100% pure wool. Water and stain repellant, breathable, durable, thermoregulating. Inside: 100% pure hemp. Super breathable, lightweight but strong, naturally bacteria and odour resistant. Footbed: natural cork covered with 100% pure wool felt for an anti-microbial and fresh environment. Outsole: Made from natural latex with superior flexibility, high durability and strength to keep you on sound footing. Laces: 100% Lyocel natural fibers made from the eucalyptus tree with natural cellulose tips. BEST USE IN.. Indoor use: home or office Outdoor use: spring, autumn and mild summer conditions Rain: water repellant for mild rain and splashes (water repellency may wear out so we recommend you re-apply the water-repellent treatment with the Earthbound™ Eco-Dry spray) Snow: not recommended These sneakers feature: thin thermoregulating wool fabric for optimal temperature regulation. The fabric if weaved with a large diameter yarn which makes it very breathable. Optimised for urban areas: the supportive design of Earthbound™™ sneakers is optimised for use in urban areas with flat floors and grounds. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Low maintenance Earthbound materials are naturally odour, bacteria, water and stain repellant. With proper usage and care they should last you for a long time. Water Repellence All Earthbound™ sneakers come protected with a water-repellent coating which is completely natural, perfectly safe for the environment, human health and any type of material. How to Care for Your Earthbound™ Sneakers To maintain the beautiful colour and appearance, we recommend gentle vacuuming with a soft nozzle. Pure wool is antistatic and does not attract dirt like other fabrics. The fabric is also water repellent, so spillages are slow to penetrate the fabric. For all the dust and mud stains, leave the stains to dry and vacuum clean them. After vacuuming, use a clean and soft shoe (or tooth) brush. For stains always soak up the liquid with a white kitchen towel as soon as possible. If the stain has dried on, remove as much of it as possible by vacuuming. Most stains and dirt can be removed using an ordinary pH-neutral detergent diluted in lukewarm water at normal strength. Over time white dust might appear on the surface of the rubber outsoles. This is a natural process of curing of rubber and you can remove it with warm water, ordinary detergent and a soft brush.