Free People + Fleks Footwear Partner to Make Waves in Sustainable Footwear

October 21, 2025

The Limited-edition Collaboration Features Fleks’ Signature Cito Slide

SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA (October 21, 2025) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/  — Free People and Fleks Footwear are joining forces to introduce a limited-edition version of Fleks’ new Cito Slide, merging Free People’s effortlessly confident free-spirited style with Fleks’ cutting-edge sustainable design.

The collaboration highlights a shared vision for conscious creativity, footwear that looks beautiful, performs effortlessly, and treads lightly on the planet. The Free People x Fleks Cito Slide features Fleks’ signature anatomical proprietary midsole, made from Blumaka foam, in bold and vibrant colors that pair well with Free People’s youthful palettes and artisanal textures.

“At Free People, we’re always looking to collaborate with brands that align with our values of self-expression and creativity,” said Kathryn Schutt, general merchandise manager of footwear at Free People. “We were especially interested in working with Fleks, as what they’re doing is truly unique, creating a product that’s sustainable and cool out of excess materials that would have been discarded.”

The Fleks ethos is simple yet powerful: Respect for our oceans. Respect for our environment. Respect for the next generation. Respect for our feet. Motivated by a responsibility to improve the footwear industry with a commitment to continuous improvement, Fleks is leading by example, proving that sustainability and performance can, and should go hand-in-hand.

“We created Fleks to demonstrate that sustainability and style can beautifully coexist,” said Leah Larson, founder and chief merchandising officer at Fleks Footwear. “We are honored to partner with Free People, a brand that shares our commitment to doing better for people and the planet. Together, we’re championing that message, creating a movement toward more conscious, considered design.”

The Free People x Fleks Cito Slide is available now at freepeople.com and fleksfootwear.com.

ABOUT FLEKS FOOTWEAR

Fleks Footwear was founded in 2024 and launched the East Beach Slide in March of that year. The company is committed to revolutionizing the footwear industry by proving that high performance and sustainability can go hand in hand. They are dedicated to tackling environmental challenges caused by foam manufacturing and constantly working hard at creating a cleaner, greener future. Not perfect, just better. Visit Fleks online at www.fleksfootwear.com and on Instagram at @fleksfootwear.

ABOUT FREE PEOPLE

Free People is a global lifestyle brand, defined by femininity, creativity, curiosity, and adventure, with offerings in unique apparel, intimate wear, shoes, and accessories. As an expansion of our lifestyle, Free People has moved into wellness, fitness, travel, and curation of beauty starting from the inside out. The Philadelphia-based retailer is available via our global, and UK, top department, and specialty stores, as well as via Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest.

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