7 Sustainable Shoe Brands to Support
These shoe brands have something for every occasion, whether you are looking for something functional and simple or elegant and intricate.
Capulette
Having grown up between France and Italy, Capulette designer Capucine Lebrun wanted to highlight the talent of the craftsmen she admires. These Venetian slippers come in a wide range of colors and fabrics. They can be worn both indoors and outdoors, and the soles are made from recycled bicycle tires. These shoes are also vegan as the end-product does not contain leather.
Roseanna
Roseanna is a brand that picks quality materials sourced from responsible locations and durable alternatives. The brand incorporates plant-based options to traditional tanning methods. It also implements durable denim production (getting rid of pumice stones, sodium hypochlorite, and potassium permanganate). They source organic and/or recycled fabrics, and any excess inventory or fabric is donated to non-profits, schools, and capsule collections. Their boots and moccasins are lovely and made with high-quality materials and unique colors. The company also works closely with the Leather Working Group which works towards regulating tanneries all over the world.
Sézane
There is a vintage feel to this brand, and the absence of intermediaries allows it to invest in quality while maintaining accessible prices. Four times a year, there is a seasonal collection drop and once a month a smaller, curated capsule. More than two-thirds of their models are produced in Europe. Three-fourths of the brand’s materials are eco-friendly, more than half of its pieces are certified, four of its lines are 100 percent eco-friendly, and more than 13,000 parts have been recycled. They also have a philanthropic program that supports dozens of charitable organizations and thousands of children. The companby is also B Corp certified, meaning that Sézane meets the highest standards of transparency, accountability and performance.
Veja
If you are looking for something more sporty, Veja specializes in sneakers. They use fair trade and organic raw materials. The stock of the Parisian shop and e-shop is handled by ASF employees. They also check their sneakers' chemical safety every year to make sure all hazardous chemicals are eliminated from production processes. Veja has also no advertising whatsoever, allowing them to put what would be their marketing budget towards raw material producers, and ensuring their sneakers are created in proper conditions.
Coclico
Coclico has its materials produced by a family-run factory in Mallorca, Spain. The designs are created in the New York headquarters, and the brand strives for the highest ethical and environmental standards.
Veerah
Veerah aims to create shoes that are sustainable and beautiful. This brand is led by women for women. All shoes are made ethically and using only vegan, innovative materials, and each model is versatile and elegant.
Neous
In order to create their shoes, Neous uses byproduct leathers from other industries, placing a large focus on recycling. Neous also uses organic cotton certified by the Global Organic Textile Standard and 100 percent recycled nylon. Neous' shoes are also 80 percent handmade, thus reducing their emissions by not using machinery.