2nd Life: Let's give the sneaker industry a second chance
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Hard to believe these hotties were made from thrown-away pairs, right?
“What if sneakers — and fashion in general — didn’t end up in landfills, but started a new life? With more meaning, more purpose, more soul?
At MoEa, we’re convinced that every piece of clothing, every object can be reincarnated, following the famous saying: ‘Nothing is lost, everything is transformed.’” says Benoît, co-founder.

WE GATHERED YOUR OLD MOEAs SNEAKERS AND TURNED THEM INTO BESPOKE PIECES.
We are finally launching our SECOND LIFE SNEAKER. The first unique, limited-edition sneaker collection made entirely from used, transformed MoEa shoes.
Each pair has lived a life. Walked streets. Carried stories. And now, it comes back - reimagined, remade, reborn.
This isn’t recycling. It’s reincarnation. It’s circularity with character. This launch is a love letter to those who believe fashion can do better and that creation doesn’t have to come at the cost of destruction.

"THE SITUATION IS URGENT YET NOBODY DOES ANYThING. LEt'S CHANGE THE GAME"
The end-of-life of shoes, especially sneakers, is a major environmental issue long ignored by brands. Managing this process is complex and costly, but essential given the industry’s ecological impact.
20–22B pairs of shoes are discarded annually
Synthetic materials can take up to 1,000 years to decompose.
The global apparel industry (incl. footwear) generated 8.3M tonnes of plastic pollution in 2019.
Each piece has a story
What will yours be?
How DO WE CRAFT 2nD LIFE SNEAKERS?
In Portugal, every pair goes through a meticulous four-step transformation:
Collection – Worn sneakers are sent back to us.
Cleaning – Each pair is cleaned and taken apart.
Flat Layout – Flattened, prepped, and reimagined.
Stitching – Hand-sewn and rebuilt into a new sneaker.
FIRST SECOND LIFE DROP
THE BEST PART? EACH PAIR IS ENTIRELY UNIQUE
Each collected pair is dismantled, reworked, and transformed into a unique creation.
Carefully selected materials meet bespoke design.
Extremely limited.
No replicas. Just rare, raw, real.
Your Unique Pair, Marked by Bold Details
Truly unique, each with its own character, all united by MoEa’s signature design.









GEN1 - Second Life
♻️ From Old MoEa
💫 One-of-a-kind
🇵🇹 Handmade in Portugal
👟 Ultra-limited
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Free exchange*
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DESCRIPTION
Composition
Sizing
Pick your usual size. Between two sizes? Pick the smaller one.
For more detailed information, click on "Size chart"
Shipping & Returns
✅ Free standard shipping worldwide.
✅ Free exchanges in the U.E. (please note: exchanges for the same size are not available)
✅ Express shipping available
Delivery within 2-4 business days
For other countries, please visit our Shipping & Delivery page.
The Second Life Q&A
Yes. They may feel slightly stiffer at first than our standard pairs, but they soften over time for an optimal fit.
Yes. Each pair is made to last. We dismantle worn MoEa sneakers, carefully cut and sort every piece, then stitch the parts together on a new canvas before assembling them onto a fresh sole. This construction method ensures strength, structure, and long-lasting wear.
Yes, every pair is fully cleaned before being deconstructed and rebuilt. The insole and lining are brand new.
Yes. For hygiene reasons, both the insole and lining are completely new.
- Insole: PU top layer + recycled PU foam
- Lining: Terry (100% bamboo) + backing (75% bamboo, 25% PL)
Every pair is rebuilt by hand using materials from worn MoEa sneakers we’ve collected. This artisanal process is time-intensive, and we need to gather a large number of sneakers before each production, which makes every drop extremely limited.
Our shoes generally fit in a standard way, but if you find yourself between two sizes, we recommend choosing the larger size. This will allow you to feel perfectly comfortable and add an insole if needed.
For more information, I invite you to visit our size chart!
If you want to see more Second Life drops, start by sending us your worn MoEa sneakers through the Second Life Program.
How It Works:
- Fill out the Second Life form by clicking the button below.
- Send us your worn MoEa sneakers using a prepaid shipping label.
- Get 25% off your next MoEa pair as a thank-you for supporting circular fashion.
Currently, only GEN1, GEN2, GEN3, and GEN4 sneakers are eligible for recycling — this ensures clean material separation and optimal upcycling.
GEN5, GEN6, and GEN7 are not included yet as we’re still developing a process to meet our high standards. For now, you can keep them or drop them off at one of our Relais collection points.