





A Limited-Edition Collaboration
Created in collaboration with UNION Los Angeles, the Carter is reimagined through the lens of founder and creative director Chris Gibbs' Caribbean heritage. Drawing from traditions of handcraft and everyday utility, this limited-edition release blends premium materials with considered details that celebrate the culture of making by hand.
PRODUCT DETAILS
- Upper: Premium suede from LWG-certified tanneries with a hand-braided vamp, custom UNION × CLAE woven labels, handcrafted in Vietnam
- Insole: 80% recycled PU foam with durable, long-wearing density for lightweight cushioning and everyday comfort
- Outsole: Lug Sole (LS) made with 30% natural rubber and a hidden EVA insert for lightweight comfort and flexibility
- Lining: Premium leather
- Laces: Thin 4mm square leather laces with custom handcrafted beaded lace ends inspired by Caribbean cultural expression.All boxes, packaging, and labels are made from recycled cardboard and paper.
Handcrafted in Vietnam.
The Carter Union is available for pre-order at clae-uk.eu. Deliveries will begin on August 1.
United Kingdom Shipping
- Free shipping across the UK, no minimum spend required
- Delivered in 1–2 business days
- Shipped via Evri
- All orders ship from our UK warehouse
- Exchanges are free
30-Day Easy Returns
We want you to love your CLAE.
- Returns accepted within 30 days of purchase.
- Items must be unworn, in new condition, with the original shoe box.
- You will receive a return label to print or a QR code to show at your postal center.
- To start a return, visit our Return Portal with your order number and email.
United Kingdom
- Exchanges are free.
- Refunds are available with a £10 handling fee deducted from the refund amount.
- Refunds are issued to the original payment method.
- Original shipping charges are non-refundable.
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support-uk@clae.com
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About Us
Founded in 2001 by footwear and fashion industry veteran Sung Choi, CLAE was established out of the need for a new approach to footwear: modernizing classic, casual shoes and blending them with the comfort of athletic footwear.
We share an authentic passion for footwear and offer long-lasting products with thoughtful consideration of minimizing our environmental impact.The materials selection is a crucial step in the making of our shoes. We select premium leathers from certified tanneries by the Leather Working Group. We are constantly innovating to find sustainable Vegan alternatives to traditional leather.
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