Sustainability Meets Style: Ola Aina Partners with Sokito to Design Signature Boot
Ola Aina x Sokito: When Footballers Design for Impact
Nottingham Forest and Nigeria international Ola Aina is stepping into new territory—this time, off the pitch. The full-back has partnered with eco-conscious boot brand Sokito to co-create his signature football boot.
Already an investor in the brand, Aina is now taking a hands-on approach, contributing to this upcoming release's creative direction and product development.
This isn’t just a boot collaboration—it’s a statement.
Who Are Sokito?
Founded by Jake Hardy, Sokito is a football boot brand on a mission to change the game—literally. Built around sustainability, Sokito has achieved multiple industry firsts:
First brand to launch a football boot recycling scheme
First brand to have a boot certified by the Vegan Society
First to create a boot entirely from bio-based materials
Sokito’s vision goes beyond footwear—they want to influence the whole football ecosystem. From funding environmental research to planting trees and inspiring fans to act sustainably, the brand is rewriting what it means to be a football company in the 21st century.
Their boots are:
Plant-based and fully vegan
Made using recycled polyester, bottles, and rubber
Designed for athletes who care about performance and the planet
What This Means—for Sokito & Ola Aina
For Sokito:
Amplifies their sustainability message through an active Premier League footballer
Builds a strong brand narrative through genuine athlete involvement
Strengthens the case that eco-conscious products can also be elite performers
For Ola Aina:
Moves from investor to co-creator, showing a deeper level of brand alignment
Gains creative input on the design and function of his boot
Embodies the modern footballer: entrepreneur, athlete, and storyteller
A Glimpse Into the Future of Sports
This partnership points to a growing trend in the sports world:
Athletes are shaping brand strategy, not just promoting products
Sustainability is becoming a non-negotiable, not a buzzword
Authentic storytelling is the currency of cultural influence
Brands like Sokito are strategically positioned to win, especially by collaborating with players who not only perform on the pitch but hold influence off the pitch.
Final Thought
When performance meets purpose, something powerful happens.
Ola Aina’s partnership with Sokito is a blueprint for what the future of athlete-brand collaboration can look like: authentic, creative, and impactful. And as more players look beyond the 90 minutes to leave a legacy, expect to see many more of these purpose-driven partnerships.
Sokito is just getting started.