Our history
Do you want to know who's behind IKO & NOTT ?
"This morning, I woke up and told myself that it was time to live my life and pursue my dreams without worrying about what others might think.
So I got out of bed, wrote a letter, and handed it directly to my HR manager at Cartier. I resigned. That was in 2019.
Every change or challenge starts with an action, a desire, a spark, a need to reconnect with oneself, or a drive to push beyond limits.
I finally allowed myself to step into entrepreneurship.
To develop this sneaker that gave me the momentum to change my life.
IKO & NOTT is a dream come true.
We design sneakers made from 99% recycled materials, giving them a second life—one that begins at your feet.
So what will your story be with IKO & NOTT ? "
The Origin :
Our brand name, IKO & NOTT, comes from two deities, representing fire and ice.
IKO & NOTT is inspired by two powerful natural elements, which humans cannot fully control.
This reminds us that we cannot tame everything.
Nature is something we must preserve and admire.
From Project to Business :
We launched in September 2019, after a few twists and turns, including Covid and a lockdown. We ran our campaign on Ulule in November 2020 during the second lockdown (yes, we are a company that grew with Covid !).
After the success of our crowdfunding campaign, IKO & NOTT transitioned from a project to a start-up.
In March 2021, we received our first stock. Thanks to the support and commitment of our contributors, IKO & NOTT has become more than just a brand—it’s a new way of consuming and rethinking the purchase of a pair of sneakers.
Our Mission :
We want to be in harmony with the nature we admire, which allows us to live and breathe. We launched the Olive d’Or pair in July 2021, made of vegetable-tanned leather and 100% recycled GRS-certified materials!
We went even further with our Astreos collection, released in June 2023, featuring unisex models (sizes 36 to 46) with recycled plastic soles, organic cotton laces, an FSC-certified cork insole, and GRS-certified recycled leather !
Today, we have reached 4 tons of recycled materials!!!!
We work closely with our manufacturing partner in Portugal to find the best materials for even more eco-friendly sneakers. And who knows, maybe we can support you in all your challenges, even sports ones?!
