Invasive Species Innovation
Invasive Species Innovation
BURMESE PYTHON
P448 Project Sustainability TM
Better For The Earth
The Python Problem
The latest drop in our Project Sustainability™ collection debuts our newest environmentally-friendly material: Burmese python leather.
Burmese pythons are an invasive species disrupting Florida’s wildlife ecosystem. Not only do they compete for food, but they’re also a leading factor in the significant decline of native mammal wildlife populations. The rapid breeding of non-native Burmese pythons resulted in the effective disappearance of entire wildlife populations like marsh and cottontail rabbits and foxes, and nearly all raccoons, opossums and bobcats. By removing Burmese pythons from the Everglades, we’re helping to preserve native species, their resources and their environment.
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At P448, we’re working towards regenerative sustainability practices. Creating purposeful, first-of-their-kind materials like Burmese python leather also works to prevent future environmental degradation by reducing the population of such an invasive species.
Nearly 20,000 snakes have been collected since 2006, with 538 of those having been collected since May 2022. In just four months, our new Burmese python leather has used up 25% of the Burmese pythons removed from the Everglades over one year.
After months of tannery testing and material samples, we created this innovative Burmese python leather to accent our bestselling low top.
Crafting our one-of-its-kind snakeskin takes partnership, skilled craftsmanship, and lots of patience. The long timelines result from putting care into every step, from the unpredictable snake search to the tanning process, manufacturing, and getting our sneakers to your doorstep—just the tanning process alone can take anywhere from 30-60 days.
Right Place, Right Time
When Python Removal Contractor Federico Arrosa came to us—by way of Instagram DM—to share his passion for protecting the environment and his work in the Everglades, we knew that together we could make an impact.
As he says about python catching, it’s all about being in the right place at the right time. Each python excursion is a unique experience—never guaranteeing a find despite how long the search is. The best scenario for a python search is a hot, humid night in the late summer months while the pythons are hunting their prey.
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A Better-For-The-Earth Bali
Our new Bali Python was designed with the planet in mind from heel to toe, sole to laces. With recycled suede, leather, and cotton and our RCS and GRS Certified materials and components, this sneaker is another step forward in our sustainability efforts.
Through our unique fashion and design lens and our partners’ python expertise, we can make progress on this environmental crisis one pair of Bali Pythons at a time.
With every three pairs of Bali Pythons we create, we’re helping to protect more than 160 native animals in the Everglades from squirrels, rabbits, mice, alligators, and more!
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Special Thanks To
Our incredible partners who shared their stories, welcomed us to their work and are making an impact each day to better the earth, our wildlife and ecosystems.
FEDERICO ARROSA
Python Removal Contractor
JACK BLANCO
Airboat Tourguide
DONNA KALIL
Python Removal Contractor
MARCEL BOZAS
Wildlife Biologist with the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida
TROY SANDERS
Tour Guide with the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida
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From the selection of recycled and up-cycled leathers, to the reduction of packaging and waste, our focus is on regenerative sustainability.
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THE INVASIVE SPECIES COLLECTION
Shop Women's
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THE RE:NEW COLLECTION
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THE VEGAN COLLECTION
Shop Women's
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SHOP
Project SustainabilityTM
THE INVASIVE SPECIES COLLECTION
SHOP WOMEN'S
SHOP MEN'S
THE RE:NEW COLLECTION
SHOP WOMEN'S
SHOP MEN'S
THE VEGAN COLLECTION
SHOP WOMEN'S
SHOP MEN'S
Style you can feel good about.
From the selection of recycled and up-cycled leathers, to the reduction of packaging and waste, our focus is on regenerative sustainability.
THE INVASIVE SPECIES COLLECTION
Shop Women's
Shop Men's
THE RE:NEW COLLECTION
Shop Women's
Shop Men's
THE VEGAN COLLECTION
Shop Women's
Shop Men's
THE FRENKYE COLLECTION