Cognac Platform Sneaker
Cognac Platform Sneaker
Handmade in Turkey with a synthetic suede upper and a 3.5 cm platform sole, the Borena is a 100% vegan sneaker from Prologue Shoes — a brand built on the founding principle that style should never cost the earth.
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There is a particular kind of sneaker that works harder than it looks. The Borena is that shoe. The platform sole lifts the silhouette just enough — 3.5 cm — to shift a casual outfit into something more considered, without asking anything difficult of your feet.
Prologue Shoes handmakes the Borena in Turkey, and the construction shows it. The fit runs true to size, which matters more than it sounds when you are buying online.
- Upper: Synthetic suede
- Lining: Synthetic leather
- Sole: Polyurethane
- Heel height: 3.5 cm (1.4")
- Handmade in Turkey
- True to size
The cognac colourway sits in that useful middle ground between a warm neutral and a statement — it pairs with denim, tailoring, and everything in between.
Prologue Shoes was founded on a single principle: 100% vegan footwear, from the first collection onwards. That means no animal-derived materials across any product in the range. The brand also works with recycled materials — including recycled post-consumer PET — across much of its collection, though the specific materials in the Borena are synthetic suede, synthetic leather, and polyurethane as listed above.
About Our Brand Prologue Shoes
The footwear industry has traditionally faced challenges regarding environmental and ethical impacts, often relying on materials with significant costs. Prologue Shoes addresses this by offering a compelling alternative: stylish, high-quality footwear designed to minimise harm.
What truly sets Prologue Shoes apart is its unwavering commitment to being 100% vegan, a founding principle rather than a trend. The brand meticulously selects recycled materials, including nylon, rubber, and cork, and innovates with linings made entirely from 100% recycled post-consumer PET plastic bottles. Many of their uppers also utilise this recycled PET, transforming discarded plastic into durable, wearable shoes.
Beyond its core collection, Prologue Shoes extends its ethical approach to a niche market with its 'Forever & Always' sustainable bridal shoe line. This demonstrates a deep commitment to integrating environmental accountability across all product offerings, consistently exploring new material innovations each season to ensure ongoing improvement.