Derecho Cactus Men White / Green / Clay / Gum

Meet Derecho – Your Non-Stop Sneaker
"I'm a non-stop sneaker to take you from weekday to weekend!"

Derecho isn’t just a sneaker — it’s your go-to companion for everything life throws at you. Part of YY Nation’s cactus court range, it’s built to be versatile, comfortable, and consciously made for a lighter impact on the planet.

• Cactus Leather Upper
  Crafted from shaved cactus plant nopales, Derecho delivers breathable comfort, durable wear, and reduces reliance on petrochemical-based leathers and plastics.

• Naturally Cool Interior
  Lined with Tencel™ wood-pulp fibers, silky-smooth and moisture-wicking, keeping your feet cool, dry, and energized all day — whether you’re at work, running errands, or out on the weekend.

• Two Lace Options
  Comes with a bold fat lace and a classic flat athletic lace, both made from recycled plastic bottles, so you can switch up your look to match your day.

• Bio-Based Performance Sole
  Stable, durable soles made from Algae or Sugarcane, with rubber grip inserts — built for everyday confidence and traction.

• Ultra-Lightweight Feel
  Moves with you effortlessly, from morning meetings to evening adventures.

• Versatile Style
  Clean, modern silhouette that pairs with any outfit — from casual weekday wear to weekend explorations.

• Low Carbon Footprint
  Average of 4.9 kg CO₂e per pair, far below the industry average (~14 kg CO₂e).

  • Algae sole: 3.45 kg CO₂e

  • Sugarcane sole: 5.17 kg CO₂e
    Independently certified to ISO 14067 standards.

• Zero Carbon Certified
  Carbon emissions are reduced and fully balanced through indigenous forest restoration projects, giving back to nature and future generations.

• Sustainability, Down to the Details
  FSC-certified cardboard packaging and laces made from recycled post-consumer plastic.

We’re proud of our footprint. The YY Nation supply chain has been designed to minimise our carbon footprint. Currently our CO2e emissions are 42% to 61% lower than conventional sneaker emissions.

All sneakers are third party Zero Carbon certified by EKOS. Whatever we can't design out, we offset by planting indigenous forests for future generations and animals to enjoy.

Learn more about our materials here

All our styles fit true to your usual size.

Between sizes? We recommend going up half a size.

For extra sizing information, check out our FIT GUIDE.

Free shipping on orders over $180. One free return per order on full-priced items (unworn, within 30 days). For more details on returns click HERE

Orders are shipped out of Wellington, NZ within one business day and usually arrive within 3-5 days.

*Returns policy excludes accessories