OUR MATERIALS & SUSTAINABILITY

What we’re made of — and why it matters.

At Celeris, craftsmanship and integrity are inseparable. From the first pair of boots to the thousands we've now made, one thing has never changed: our refusal to cut corners. That starts with the materials — and extends to everything we touch.

The Leather

We only use full-grain, luxury leathers from Europe’s top tanneries — the same suppliers trusted by elite designer houses. These hides are pigment-dyed, chemical-light, and chosen for their natural grain, texture, and durability. We don’t want uniform, plastic-smooth leather. We want character. Structure. Longevity. That’s what lets our boots mould to your leg, hold their shape, and endure.

Why Not Vegan Leather?

We’ve tested them all. From PU to pineapple.

None perform like leather. They don’t stretch or mould. They can’t be resoled. And most are made with plastic compounds like PVC — which crack, degrade, and are far harder to recycle than natural leather and ultimately end up in landfill.

Real leather is a by-product of the food industry. It’s tanned, transformed, and given a second life in something that’s made to last. That’s true sustainability.

The Craft

Every boot is handmade in our Portuguese workshop by trained artisans — not machines, not factories. That means:

No mass production
No stock sizing
No wasteful overstock
Each boot is made for a rider, not a shelf. That alone reduces waste and ensures your boots won’t end up in landfill a year later.

Hardware & Details

We choose components for longevity:

• YKK zips made for pressure and repetition
  
• Galvanised metal hardware
  
• Water-resistant suedes
  
• Certified Swarovski® crystal elements with full traceability
  
• Even our soles are pressure-locked and stitched — not glued — using a system designed in-house. We could cut costs here. We don’t.

Sustainable by Nature, Not Trend

We’re not riding the sustainability wave — we’re simply doing things properly. Our boots are:

• Built to last
  
• Made with honest materials
  
• Repairable and wearable for years
  
• That’s how you reduce waste. That’s how you make something with soul.