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Modernizing classic, casual shoes and blending them with the comfort of athletic footwear.
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Each product tells a story – a tale of dedication and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
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Sustainable Production
For more than 20 years, we have been working alongside the same workshop located in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. Thanks to traditional craftsmanship, we can offer high quality and durable products, adhering to the same values as we have since the beginning.
activity without intermediaries
Manufacturing Process
Part of our team is dedicated exclusively to manufacturing and based in the workshop year-round, allowing us to conduct our activity without intermediaries.
Managing our entire production chain with careful quality control is a unique and beneficial format in the sneaker industry. Our workshop is, of course, duty-bound to respect the current local labor laws and regulations.
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first-ever sneaker made in Los Angeles
CLAE x KX Lab
CLAE is pleased to unveil the brand’s first-ever sneaker made in Los Angeles. The Louie features elements of comfort crafted with sustainable, vegan knit materials and is made by newly-opened KX Lab, the first technologically advanced knit manufacturing facility in Los Angeles.
The partnership with KX Lab offers CLAE a new way to create a more sustainable shoe while enabling the brand to design, develop, and produce products under one roof.
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Made in Los Angeles
The unique endeavor of making a shoe in Los Angeles inspired us to connect with some of our people, friends of CLAE, who are also making products in LA and share our value of sustainability.
This is just a sampling of friends around LA who are making culture, pushing sustainability and building community from hospitality, architecture, and retail.
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CLAE JOURNAL
Introducing the CLAE x CLANE collaboration, where innovative design meets bold style. We’ve envisioned a statement shoe that captures the essence of both brands. This exclusive model features strik...
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CLAE Perspectives: Jeff Yamazaki
Jeff Yamazaki is a digital content creator who splits his time between Los Angeles and Tokyo. A longtime friend of CLAE, Jeff has genuinely embraced our brand values from the start.
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Rooted in the laid-back lifestyle of Southern California, this collaboration reimagines the Deane, a unisex sneaker designed for movement, comfort, and eco-conscious craftsmanship.
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