The Fade 201
Sleek, retro-inspired, made to get better with age.

A new classic in the SOLK collection: slimmer, sportier, and fully leather-lined for comfort that grows with you. Fade 201 keeps its retro roots while being uncompromisingly biocircular, built to last in your life and ready to safely fade back into nature.

Retro lines, timeless feel. Fade 201 is designed for those who like a closer-to-ground fit and a sleeker silhouette.

Fully leather-lined. The more you wear them, the softer and more personal they become. A sneaker that ages with character.

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Durable by design. Compost-capable doesn’t mean fragile. Fade 201 is built to handle rain, miles, and daily life with ease.

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Less foam, more connection. Fade 201 brings you closer to the ground with every step, without losing softness or support.

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€265,00

€265,00

€265,00

€265,00

€265,00

€265,00

€265,00

Retro-inspired design

A slimmer, sport-inspired profile with timeless lines.

Compost-capable materials

From the leather upper & lining to the sole, laces, and tips, all chosen to be safe to compost.

Close-to-ground feel

No foam underfoot, just natural materials that keep you connected to every step.

Ages beautifully

With a full leather lining, Fade 201 only gets more comfortable and personal over time.

Made to Fade

When their journey is done, return them to us for composting. A sneaker designed to live twice.

No two pairs are ever exactly the same. Natural, compost-capable materials give every Fade 201 subtle variations and unique character.

Full-Leather Upper

Chrome-free, heavy metal-free leather, responsibly tanned in Germany for strength and softness.

Full Leather Lining

The inside of Fade 201 is lined completely with leather for durability and comfort that improves with wear.

Natural Rubber Sole

Hand-tapped from trees, resilient and compost-capable.

Plant fiber Laces

Durable, compost-capable, and soft to tie.

Compostable Aglets

Even the lace tips are ready to return to the earth.

Biobased Glue

Strong through use, safe in compost.

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The first SOLK sneaker, simple, versatile, and designed to live with you every day. Discover Fade 101, the original Made to Fade classic.

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A closer look at what goes in: leather, rubber, laces, foam, and why every choice matters.

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From shoemaking heritage to a biocircular future: learn why SOLK exists, and how we’re doing things differently.

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When your SOLKs have done their miles, here’s how to return them so we can compost them the right way.

Back to Earth

Why this horse is smiling and what horse poop has to do with your sneakers, you’ll find it all in the FAQ.

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The Fade 201
Sleek, retro-inspired, made to get better with age.

A new classic in the SOLK collection: slimmer, sportier, and fully leather-lined for comfort that grows with you. Fade 201 keeps its retro roots while being uncompromisingly biocircular, built to last in your life and ready to safely fade back into nature.