Tanuki is the winner of the German Design Award 2026. The jury praised the clarity and minimalism of the design, as well as the unique combination of comfort, breathability, and sustainable materials.

Experience Tanuki

Washi is an innovative Japanese paper fiber fabric: feather-light, breathable, and surprisingly robust. At Wildling, it is used to create an upper material that feels unique—in models such as Tanuki and Kami.

Experience Tanuki | Experience Kami

The thin, flexible sole allows you to feel the ground more directly. Surfaces, structures, and substrates become more tangible, steps more intuitive. This sensory feedback makes movement more conscious, more natural, and supports a more upright posture. For a walking experience with more balance, more contact, and more presence.

As a certified B Corp company, Wildling is part of an international network that is rethinking business. It is not a single product that is evaluated, but the entire organization—according to high standards for environmental and social responsibility.

Natural materials create a wearing experience that is soft, breathable, and just the right temperature. “Nordwolle” from endangered sheep breeds keeps you warm, Finnish felted wool combines stability with lightness, and responsibly sourced deerskin makes our styles particularly durable. Materials that not only feel good, but are also well thought out.