At SAYE, we are dedicated to providing high-quality, sustainable footwear & apparel. Our mission is to promote a more conscious lifestyle and address the environmental challenges we face. We believe that it's essential to acknowledge the impact we have on the planet, so we offer an alternative to the traditional footwear industry. That is why SAYE is committed to taking steps toward a better future.

Walking the Talk means living intentionally and practicing what one preaches in every step.

We celebrate the beauty of routines and recognize that true growth happens in those moments when no one is watching. Just like our brand name suggests, is when we Say Yes to Change.

It serves as a reminder that SAYE is here to support and accompany you along the way. It's not about accomplishing great things, but about finding greatness in the little things done with intent. While crafting vegan fashion presents its challenges, we firmly believe it's the right path to follow.

Sustainability Through Veganism

For us, vegan products must also have an environmental commitment and cannot be made of plastic. That is why we are constantly looking for new materials and are currently using innovative, bio-based, recycled, and organic materials.

Innovation

We aim to use new plant-based materials and collaborate with our suppliers to develop products with a lower environmental impact.

Impact

Encourage a change of mentality towards more responsible consumption while compensating for the impact we can’t avoid, by planting +325K trees.

Transparency

Create a business based on integrity and nurturing strong, lasting connections that back us up in everything we do.

How we started

When Marta asked Lizzie and Damian to join Wado back in February 2017, they didn't think twice. At the time, it was just a newborn idea about an online sneaker brand that would plant trees for every sale and hopefully raise enough funds on Kickstarter to cover some of the early production costs. Since that time, the three have been fully engaged in the project dealing with suppliers, fixing and improving prototypes, preparing for the Kickstarter campaign, and, ultimately, growing the brand quickly.

The Kickstarter campaign was a great success and SAYE was finally launched in March 2018 under another name, Wado. The first 7,000 pairs of sneakers were produced and became the most-funded Spanish fashion project ever on Kickstarter. A month later, in April 2018, they moved the project to Indiegogo and used the platform as an online sales channel for about 20 months. That period allowed them to expand the project and turn it into a real company.

Meet our SAYE Team

    SAYE Journey

  • 2018

  • March

    Launched the WADO brand on Kickstarter.

  • May

    We hired our first employee.

  • June

    We moved into our first office.

  • 2019

  • August

    We change the name from WADO to SAYE under the “Say yes to change” campaign. The name changes but the values endure.

  • 2020

  • January

    We launch our website through Shopify.

  • March

    Pandemic, consumption patterns change and teleworking is introduced.

  • December

    We launch the first model made of recovered Mangos (The Greens Capsule).

  • 2021

  • February

    We launch our second sneaker, M95.

  • July

    We launch the first model made of Cactus (The Greens Capsule).

  • October

    We launch the Model 89 sneaker in boot version, M89 Hi.

  • November

    Our sneakers go full vegan.

  • 2022

  • January

    We begin Sustainability Impact Analysis with BCome.

  • April

    Launch of our first M65 summer sneaker.

  • June

    Launch of the most retro sneaker M70.

  • October

    We launch the first model made of Apple (The Greens Capsule).

  • December

    We open our first Pop up in Barcelona.

  • December

    We launch SAYE's trendiest sneaker, M92.

  • 2023

  • January

    Set impact reduction targets for the future.

  • June

    Launched the M89 Vegan Strap.

  • October

    Released 2 new colors for M92: Black & Off-White.

  • November

    Launch of M82.

  • 2024

  • March

    Held a sneaker customization event (Art&Wine) & Archive Sale for our 6th Anniversary.

  • April

    Launched M70 Cactus & M01 Metro. Created rose-shaped keychains made from M89 High upcycled fabrics for St Jordi.

  • May

    Launched our 1º digital spot, revealing our Slogan WALK THE TALK.

  • June

    Went to Madrid for the 1º time for Charms&Drinks event and Flash Pop-Up.

  • August

    Launch our M89 Mule collection.

  • September

    Launched our tote & t-shirt Walk the Talk collab with Tiago Majuelos.