Sandal weather is here, and there are some lovely, fair sandals to be found. It's interesting to note that more than a few of these sandals have their origins in the traditional warm weather footwear of their regions...and some are still made there by craftspeople who have had skills handed down to them through multiple generations. These designs have stood the test of time + wear, which gives testimony to durability + comfort. Many of these sandal brands utilize upcycled materials + vegetable tanned leather (processing which requires less harmful chemicals). When looking for sandals that qualify as "fair", I prioritize fair wages, care toward working conditions, attention toward production miles, environmentally conscious production + natural (biodegradable) materials. Each of these brands applies these standards to different degrees.
Beatrice Valenzuela :: designed + made in Los Angeles
Birkenstock :: made in Europe with cork + other natural materials
Brave Souls :: made in the Dominican Republic from local leather + upcycled car tires, fair wages
Bryr :: made to order in-house in San Francisco from wood + leather
Cano :: made in Mexico, fair-trade
Christy Dawn :: designed + made in Los Angeles from deadstock + upcycled leather
Cydwoq :: made in-house in Burbank, California from natural materials
Feelgoodz :: fair-trade, natural rubber
Fortress of Inca :: made in Peru, fair wages
Kiwi Sandals :: made by Rhett, a second generation maker, in Lucerne Valley, California
Larry :: made in NYC from American-made, shoemaker offcuts
Mohinders :: handcrafted by artisans in rural India with transparent + respectful sourcing
Nisolo :: fairly made in Peru, Mexico + Kenya
No6 :: clogs handmade in the USA
Ottowin :: locally sourced materials, made in Bristol, UK by Lucy + Ollie
Proud Mary :: made by artisans in Morocco, fair wages
Pons Avarcas :: made in Ciutadella, Spain by third generation makers, local materials
Rachel Sees Snail :: made by Rachel in Portland, Oregon...kits + classes too
Santa Venitia :: clogs designed + made in California on bases from Sweden
Sseko :: made in Uganda, multiple styling options, fair-trade
Sven Clogs :: handcrafted in the USA
Zuzii :: designed + made in-house + to order in Los Angeles
This is only a small collection of fair sandals. Secondhand sandals are worth a try (fit may be an issue). Search for handmade + vintage gems on Etsy. My intention was to keep the sandals listed here a little bit more budget friendly. Coclico + Beklina are two brands making some beautiful, fair, investment sandals.
As ever, the sandals in our own closets are the fairest of them all! :) And a good cobbler is a treasure indeed. Enjoy these longer, warmer, sandal-weather days with all of the sunshine, long walks, food eaten outside, easy conversation + adventure that await. :)
Photos via links. This post will be easily accessible toward the bottom of the ethical brands page...for when we're looking for some fair sandals. :)
Love,
Jane
Beatrice Valenzuela :: designed + made in Los Angeles
Birkenstock :: made in Europe with cork + other natural materials
Brave Souls :: made in the Dominican Republic from local leather + upcycled car tires, fair wages
Bryr :: made to order in-house in San Francisco from wood + leather
Cano :: made in Mexico, fair-trade
Christy Dawn :: designed + made in Los Angeles from deadstock + upcycled leather
Cydwoq :: made in-house in Burbank, California from natural materials
Feelgoodz :: fair-trade, natural rubber
Fortress of Inca :: made in Peru, fair wages
Kiwi Sandals :: made by Rhett, a second generation maker, in Lucerne Valley, California
Larry :: made in NYC from American-made, shoemaker offcuts
Mohinders :: handcrafted by artisans in rural India with transparent + respectful sourcing
Nisolo :: fairly made in Peru, Mexico + Kenya
No6 :: clogs handmade in the USA
Ottowin :: locally sourced materials, made in Bristol, UK by Lucy + Ollie
Proud Mary :: made by artisans in Morocco, fair wages
Pons Avarcas :: made in Ciutadella, Spain by third generation makers, local materials
Rachel Sees Snail :: made by Rachel in Portland, Oregon...kits + classes too
Santa Venitia :: clogs designed + made in California on bases from Sweden
Sseko :: made in Uganda, multiple styling options, fair-trade
Sven Clogs :: handcrafted in the USA
Zuzii :: designed + made in-house + to order in Los Angeles
This is only a small collection of fair sandals. Secondhand sandals are worth a try (fit may be an issue). Search for handmade + vintage gems on Etsy. My intention was to keep the sandals listed here a little bit more budget friendly. Coclico + Beklina are two brands making some beautiful, fair, investment sandals.
As ever, the sandals in our own closets are the fairest of them all! :) And a good cobbler is a treasure indeed. Enjoy these longer, warmer, sandal-weather days with all of the sunshine, long walks, food eaten outside, easy conversation + adventure that await. :)
Photos via links. This post will be easily accessible toward the bottom of the ethical brands page...for when we're looking for some fair sandals. :)
Love,
Jane
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