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Meet Stratus – Your Full Cactus Retro Leather Sneaker
"I'm a full cactus retro leather sneaker — light, versatile, and ready for wherever life takes you!"
Stratus isn’t just a sneaker — it’s your everyday companion. Part of YY Nation’s cactus court range, it’s designed to feel light on your feet, stylish in any setting, and gentle on the planet.
Cactus Leather Upper
Made from shaved cactus plant nopales, Stratus delivers breathable comfort, long-lasting durability, 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 happy all day.
Bio-Based Performance Sole
Stable, durable soles crafted from Algae or Sugarcane with rubber grip inserts — giving you traction and confidence wherever you go.
Ultra-Lightweight Feel
Effortless on your foot, perfect for commuting, traveling, or simply going about your day.
Versatile, Everyday Style
Clean retro court silhouette that dresses up or down, in a range of modern colors to match your style.
Low Carbon Footprint
Average of 4.99 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.
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.
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