Woden

Woden brings clean Scandinavian design into sustainable, everyday sneakers, founded in 2013 by Danish shoemaker Carsten Holm. The name stands for Works of Denmark, reflecting a design philosophy built around natural materials, minimalist style, and genuine comfort for daily wear. Explore our women's sneakers collection to see how Woden fits alongside other Scandinavian inspired brands.

The Story Behind Woden

Carsten Holm founded Woden in 2013 after years of experience in the shoe industry, combining Scandinavian design tradition with natural, quality materials at an accessible price. That founding vision, described internally as Scandinavian Simplicity, still guides the brand's approach to sustainability, using a responsible framework built around reducing, reusing, and recycling materials wherever possible. Fashion, functionality, and anatomy remain the three pillars of the brand's design process today.

What Makes Woden Different

Every Woden sneaker features cork lined insoles sourced from Argentina and Portugal, offering natural shock absorption without harming the cork trees they come from. Outsoles blend natural rubber with at least 10 percent recycled rubber, while many uppers use recycled polyester made from PET bottles alongside materials like fish leather and algae based EVA. This combination of sustainable materials and Scandinavian craftsmanship makes Woden a practical choice for anyone who wants their everyday sneakers to align with a lower environmental footprint, similar to the thoughtful construction found across our walking shoes collection.

Features to Look For

• Cork lined insoles for natural shock absorption

• Recycled rubber outsoles for durability

• Recycled polyester and fish leather uppers

• Natural Soft midsole technology for cushioning

• Scandinavian minimalist design in seasonal colorways

Shop Woden and Related Styles

Woden pairs well with other everyday comfort collections. Browse our men's sneakers collection for more casual options, or explore our women's boots collection for cooler weather styles.