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Handcrafted by Artisans in Latin America

Promotes Fair Wages & Ethical Employment

Non-Toxic & Sustainably Made

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Adelante's footwear and other responsible leather goods promote economic development in Latin America. Everything is ethically crafted by ar...
See All Adelante's footwear and other responsible leather goods promote economic development in Latin America. Everything is ethically crafted by artisans. No mass production. No sweatshops. Leather is sourced from Lefarc Tannery, one of the most sustainable tanneries in the Americas. This solar powered factory uses vegetable tanning methods free from toxic chemicals, treats wastewater, reduces water usage by up to 50% and repurposes waste and byproducts into collagen for beauty products.

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Made with Sustainable Materials

Artisan Made in Nepal

Promotes Fair Wages & Ethical Employment

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Baabuk makes shoes and slippers from recyclable and renewable wool. They source wool from Portugal and New Zealand. In Portugal, the sheep a...
See All Baabuk makes shoes and slippers from recyclable and renewable wool. They source wool from Portugal and New Zealand. In Portugal, the sheep are certified mulesing-free and live in the protected area of Serra de Estela Natural Park. In New Zealand, farmers use eco-friendly water and soap washing processes. Their factory in Nepal pays 25% higher than the national average. Ensures safe working conditions. Employs more women than men.

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Promotes Fair Wages & Ethical Employment

Made with Sustainable Materials

Made in a Carbon Neutral Factory

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Della Terra is a women-owned, ethical and sustainable footwear brand. Made in Italy. Artisans earn fair wages. Everything is made from recyc...
See All Della Terra is a women-owned, ethical and sustainable footwear brand. Made in Italy. Artisans earn fair wages. Everything is made from recycled and biodegradable rubber, GRS-certified threads and biobased materials like pineapple, corn, grapeseed and castor. No solvents or harmful substances like chrome, lead and phthlates. Factories are carbon neutral. 100% powered from clean sources, such as hydro and wind.

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Made with Sustainable & Responsibly Sourced Materials

Ethically Made in Haiti

Made in a Solar Powered Factory

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Deux Mains honors the ancestral wisdom, talent and perseverance of Haiti's people. When a catastrophic earthquake decimated the country in 2...
See All Deux Mains honors the ancestral wisdom, talent and perseverance of Haiti's people. When a catastrophic earthquake decimated the country in 2010, Deux Mains founder Julie Colombino-Billingham saw the need for dignified employment. That was the catalyst. Bags, shoes and accessories are made using traditional craft methods in a solar-powered, women-owned factory. Materials are upcycled, sustainable and responsibly-sourced. Deux Mains ensures safe working conditions. A liveable wage. Health insurance. Access to education.

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Promotes Fair Wages & Ethical Employment

Made Ethically & Sustainably

Made with Responsibly Sourced Materials

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Done Good's motto? Use your purchasing power for good. On this ethical marketplace, you'll only find products that are made in a way that's ...
See All Done Good's motto? Use your purchasing power for good. On this ethical marketplace, you'll only find products that are made in a way that's good for people and the planet. They define "good for people" as brands that empower workers, pay fair wages and are always free of trafficking, child labor and unsafe working conditions. They define "good for the planet" as brands that use eco-friendly production processes, non-toxic or organic or recycled/upcycled materials and are always taking other significant steps to protect land, water and air.

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Made with Vegan & Sustainable Materials

Produced in Small Batches

Ethically Made in Portugal

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Dooeys is a woman-owned brand that makes stylish house shoes from plant-based & recycled materials. Vegan Apple Leather from skins and cores...
See All Dooeys is a woman-owned brand that makes stylish house shoes from plant-based & recycled materials. Vegan Apple Leather from skins and cores is recovered from the juice industry in Northern Italy. Premium vegan suede is made from post-industrial polyester scrap. Cork comes from bark only without harvesting trees. Insoles are made from recycled plastic. Soles are made from Sugarcane EVA. Lining is made from recycled plastic bottles and post-consumer recycled polyester or GOTS-certified cotton. Natural latex or recycled foam provides a supportive, springy feel. Scraps are recovered and upcycled. Dooeys are made in small batches at a small factory in Portugal that is dedicated to ethical manufacturing.

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Made with Sustainable Materials

Helps Protect Indigenous Culture

Gives Back

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Faherty is a family built, values driven clothing brand inspired by sun and waves. They're fully committed to restoring power to Indigenous ...
See All Faherty is a family built, values driven clothing brand inspired by sun and waves. They're fully committed to restoring power to Indigenous communities. They partner with Native artists and designers. They donate to Native history and anti-racism work. Sustainability efforts include lowering their carbon emissions. Using less toxic chemicals, dyes and finishes. Using sustainable fibers like organic cotton, ethically sourced cashmere, recycled polyester, linen and hemp. They are 90% plastic free.

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Ethically & Sustainably Made

Woman-Owned

Gives Back

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KarenKane is an eponymous women's lifestyle brand that is all about doing right by people and the planet. Like many great American companies...
See All KarenKane is an eponymous women's lifestyle brand that is all about doing right by people and the planet. Like many great American companies, Karen Kane was launched out of the founder's garage at a time when sustainable fashion was just getting started. Karen's cool SoCal style is woven into every piece. They source from sustainable and ethical suppliers. They pay fair and living wages. And charitable giving is part of their core mission. KarenKane is a certified B Corporation.

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Made with Sustainable Materials

Supports Regenerative Agriculture

Made by Artisans in Italy

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Koio makes luxurious, sustainable footwear for men and women that will elevate your everyday style. They work exclusively with an artisan st...
See All Koio makes luxurious, sustainable footwear for men and women that will elevate your everyday style. They work exclusively with an artisan studio in Florence, Italy. They only use sustainable materials. Regenerative leather is sourced from farms in the Swiss Alps that are reversing carbon emissions, restoring soils and increasing biodiversity. Then it's Zeolite tanned using minerals rather than chrome, aldehyde, and heavy metals. Leather Working Group certified leather is tanned in facilities that are safely and responsibly managing emissions, energy and water consumption and waste. Vegan products are made from apple leather. Their LACTAE HEVEA® soles are made in France using responsibly sourced milk from hevea trees. Even the laces are certified organic cotton. Other sustainable materials include cork, recycled rubber and recycled polyester. Last, but not least, Koio offers a recycling program to ensure the impact of their shoes remains low even after they reach end of life.

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Made with Sustainable Materials

Global Recycled Standard Certified Supply Chain

Sustainably & Ethically Made in China

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Kokolu makes bags, shoes and accessories from recycled, plant based and natural materials including corn stalk, corn starch, sugar cane, cof...
See All Kokolu makes bags, shoes and accessories from recycled, plant based and natural materials including corn stalk, corn starch, sugar cane, coffee grounds, beech tree, natural rubber, recycled rubber and plastic bottles. At their manufacturing facility in China, they unite 3D knitting technology, carbon reducing processes and responsible dying techniques to make all of their sustainable products.

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Ethically Made in Kyrgyzstan

Handcrafted by Artisans

Made with Locally Sourced Wool

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Kyrgies makes wool slippers and house shoes that are comfortable, stylish and sustainably and ethically made. Everything is made from vegeta...
See All Kyrgies makes wool slippers and house shoes that are comfortable, stylish and sustainably and ethically made. Everything is made from vegetable-tanned leather and locally and sustainably sourced wool. Did you know that Kyrgyz sheep produce wool with long fibers that are specifically perfect for felting? They're also mulesing free. Kyrgies works with a women-owned and operated factory in Kyrgyzstan that also hires more women than men and pays everyone a living wage. They use minimal and recycled packaging.

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Promotes Fair Wages & Ethical Employment

Made with Responsibly Sourced Materials

Woman-Owned

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Made Trade is a highly curated ethical marketplace where you will find home goods, accessories and clothing products ranging in style from b...
See All Made Trade is a highly curated ethical marketplace where you will find home goods, accessories and clothing products ranging in style from bold prints to boho chic to fashionably minimalist. This woman owned and family run business is fully committed to equity, sustainability and transparency. You can even filter by: fair trade produced, made with sustainable materials, handcrafted by artisans, made in the USA, BIPOC owned, woman owned, recycled and vegan. Made Trade is climate neutral certified.

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Ethically made in Peru, Mexico & Kenya

Made with Responsibly Sourced Materials

Radically Transparent Supply Chain

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Nisolo makes responsible footwear, bags and accessories for women and men. 95% of their leather uppers originate from Leather Working Group ...
See All Nisolo makes responsible footwear, bags and accessories for women and men. 95% of their leather uppers originate from Leather Working Group Certified tanneries. At their solar powered factory in Peru, all employees are paid independently-verified living wages and have access to in-house financial literacy training. Nisolo also works with an ethical factory in Leon, Mexico, and independent artisans in Kenya. They maintain 0% net carbon emissions by measuring, reducing and offsetting 100% of their carbon emissions from the start of their supply chain all the way to product shipment. Their Shoe Reclamation Program incentivizes customers to participate in upcycling and recycling. It's no wonder Nisolo is a Certified B Corporation.

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Ethically Made in Portugal

Made with Natural & Sustainable Materials

BIPOC and Woman-Owned

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Thesus is a socially and environmentally progressive brand that makes outdoor footwear. Its proudly BIPOC and Woman Owned. All employees and...
See All Thesus is a socially and environmentally progressive brand that makes outdoor footwear. Its proudly BIPOC and Woman Owned. All employees and even manufacturers' employees are paid a living wage. Products are ethically made in Portugal. They use natural materials, as well as innovative materials that have a net positive impact on the planet.

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Made with Natural, Sustainable & Recycled Materials

Offers a Recycling Credit Program

Offsets Carbon Emissions & Water Use

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Thousand Fell footwear is closed loop and fully recyclable. All shoes are crafted in Brazil at a family owned factory. The mesh sock liner i...
See All Thousand Fell footwear is closed loop and fully recyclable. All shoes are crafted in Brazil at a family owned factory. The mesh sock liner is made from aloe vera to combat bacteria and keep your sneakers fresh. The outsole comes from a net zero emissions natural rubber supplier. Insoles come from a recycled rubber supplier. Thousand Fell worked with a sustainable mattress company to develop a breathable castor bean oil based foam perfect for footwear. Their bio-leather is made from recycled plastic bottles and is coated with a bio based resin made from corn waste. They use locally sourced palm leaf, sugar cane and coconut husk fibers from food waste in Brazil to replace many of the plastic component parts commonly found in the shoe industry. They take your old TFs back, recycle them in the US and put them into future TFs.