Botanics before Plastics

For the Good Athlete

Our Mission

We love to run. But the ecological footprint of the sports industry is a disaster. That's why we founded a running brand that not only thinks about runners, but also about our planet. 🌎

Francois D★★★★★

"Extremely comfortable running shoes for wider feet. Responsive, great for easy runs but also for interval training."

Ines M★★★★★

"Super running feeling! The most comfortable running shoes even compared to many well-known brands."

Clifton S★★★★★

"Slip them on and feel good. Their running shoes are incredibly light, have space and are super cushioned."

What guides us

Performance

We focus on technical innovation for athletes to achieve functional benefits for performance, health and comfort.

Material

We are systematically replacing petroleum-based plastics with innovative alternatives made from bio-based or recycled resources.

Circularity

Our Repair, Reuse & Recycling program provides the necessary infrastructure to ensure that products can be optimally processed at the end of their life.

Transparency

No sustainability without transparency. That's why each of our products has a QR code that provides details on the material, supply chain or eco footprint.

Performance
Material
Circularity
Transparency

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With the power of plant-based innovation.
Bio- instead of petroleum-based shoes

With the power of plant-based innovation.

How we developed the perfect running backpack.
A backpack for every mission

How we developed the perfect running backpack.

Why this shoe lasts 4x longer than others.
Up to 1,500 km running distance

Why this shoe lasts 4x longer than others.

Challenge everything.

Once opponents on the pitch, Jan and Marek became best friends and worked together for an international sports company for years. Instead of real change, however, they only experienced symbolic products and greenwashing in the industry.

That's why they founded WINQS, the first sports brand in the world to manufacture all of its running shoes, textiles and accessories with plant-based or recycled materials and to work with a holistic circular concept and maximum transparency.