Erem Launches The Most Sustainable Sandal Ever Made

Erem Gila
Erem Launches The Most Sustainable Sandal Ever Made
Designed for performance, crafted for comfort, and built to be Biocircular, the Gila adventure sandal sets a new standard for sustainability and performance
Erem®, delivering best-in-class desert performance footwear with an unprecedented standard for sustainability, is proud to introduce the all-new Erem Gila, the ultimate sandal for outdoor adventure, launching today on Kickstarter.
The Gila adventure sandal delivers best-in-class desert performance, knowing that if it performs in the most extreme landscapes on Earth, it will outperform everywhere else. With its proprietary double layered Tencel™ strapping system and ultra-grippy deep lugged sole, the Gila provides superior traction on both wet and dry surfaces — allowing users to safely climb steep slickrock and traverse in and out of water with ease. Its dual density cork midsole and anatomically contoured footbed provide exceptional, all-day comfort.
As with Erem’s inaugural Xerocole™ collection, the Gila is 100% Biocircular and is made exclusively with plant and earth-based materials — including biodegradable rubber, natural cotton, recycled cork, and Tencel™ tree fibers. Erem will also take back the sandals after their long and useful life and re-stream them, providing a seamless and responsible next life.
Intensive product testing was a critical component of the Gila design process: the final product comes on the heels of five rounds of prototyping, three rounds of field testing, professional laboratory testing, and a no-holds-barred feedback session with desert rats, hiking and rafting guides, rock climbers, foot health experts, and adventurers.
Now, with its first-ever Kickstarter campaign, Erem is excited to rally supporters to help bring the Gila to life, and is pleased to offer campaign backers exclusive pricing and other add-ons.
“The Gila is unlike any other sandal on the market today. Not only does it provide superior grip, stability, and comfort, but it’s 100% Earth Safe,” says Noah Swartz, Founder & CEO of Erem. “Launching it on Kickstarter, a platform known for showcasing the most innovative new products, made perfect sense. We’re thrilled to get backers this amazing new product & outfit them for all of their outdoor adventures – in the desert and beyond.”
To learn more about the Gila, visit Erem’s Kickstarter campaign page here.
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About Erem
Inspired by the beauty, vastness, and extremes of desert terrain, Erem® delivers best-in-class performance footwear with an unprecedented standard for sustainability. Erem was founded in 2021 by Noah Swartz, a fourth-generation bootmaker from the family behind the iconic Timberland brand. With Erem, Noah’s mission is to positively impact people, place, and the planet by creating a new standard for high-performing, sustainable outdoor gear. For more information, visit https://eremlife.com/.