93% matchVEJA
Brazil-made eco sneakers, wild rubber and organic cotton
What changes: Paris-designed, more fashion-retail distribution and higher price
Brand profile
Cariuma
Brazilian sustainable sneaker brand known for canvas OCA low-tops and CATIBA Pro skate shoes; acquired by Azzas 2154 in late 2025.
Rio de JaneiroOrigin
UnisexFocus
Minimalist / ContemporaryStyle
$$Price
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What to know about Cariuma
Materials list is the pitch
Sneakers are built from organic cotton canvas or knit, natural rubber and cork and bamboo insoles, with trees planted in Brazil's Atlantic Rainforest for pairs sold.
The skate shoe is real
Alongside the canvas OCA low- and high-tops sits the CATIBA Pro, a skate model supported by a sponsored roster of professional skaters and surfers.
Direct-to-consumer, now group-owned
Founded in Rio de Janeiro in 2018 and sold mainly through its own channels; Brazilian fashion group Azzas 2154 acquired it via ZZ Mall in late 2025.
How Cariuma fits
Overall fit
slightly large
Most wearers find Cariuma sneakers run slightly large or long, with those between sizes commonly advised to size down half a size.
Tip: If you're a half size, size down; otherwise consider going down a half size from your usual sneaker size.
High confidence · based on 40 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sneakers | slightly large | regular width with a slightly roomy toe box; canvas styles have some give while leather runs snugger initially | Order your usual whole size but size down half a size if you're between sizes or prefer a snug fit; canvas needs little break-in while leather softens with wear. |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
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Cariuma fit questions
Does Cariuma run big or small?
Cariuma fits slightly large. If you're a half size, size down; otherwise consider going down a half size from your usual sneaker size. Most wearers find Cariuma sneakers run slightly large or long, with those between sizes commonly advised to size down half a size.
How does Cariuma fit?
Most wearers find Cariuma sneakers run slightly large or long, with those between sizes commonly advised to size down half a size. Overall shape: regular width with slightly roomy toe box.
How do Cariuma sneakers fit?
Cariuma sneakers fits slightly large. Order your usual whole size but size down half a size if you're between sizes or prefer a snug fit; canvas needs little break-in while leather softens with wear. Shape: regular width with a slightly roomy toe box; canvas styles have some give while leather runs snugger initially.
Brand facts
Cariuma makes sustainably positioned sneakers from Rio de Janeiro, built around canvas OCA low- and high-tops, the CATIBA Pro skate shoe and knit styles using organic cotton, natural rubber, bamboo and cork insoles. It sells mainly direct-to-consumer, backs a roster of pro skaters and surfers, and plants trees in Brazil's Atlantic Rainforest for pairs sold. Brazilian fashion group Azzas 2154 acquired the brand via its ZZ Mall arm in late 2025 (reported October–November 2025). Founders David Python and Fernando Porto met at Arezzo&Co, an Azzas predecessor.
- Founded
- 2018
- Origin
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Made in
- Brazil
- Price
- $$
- Focus
- Unisex
- Facts checked
- August 2026
- Styles
- Minimalist / Contemporary, Skatewear, Streetwear