The Carbon Closet is dedicated to finding you the perfect pair of shoes, but if it’s going to cost the planet, in the famous words of Kirsty MacColl “In These Shoes? No Way José”. We only recommend the most ethical brands so that you can take your first steps to reduce your carbon footprint. From carbon conscious to recycled materials, all the products listed below align with at least one of our seven values. So have a browse- we will have something to meet your every need.
1) For those of you looking for a new sneaker style shoe, we recommend: Veja. This range has trainers suitable for sports, hiking or just for your latest street style! By using organic cotton and other recycled materials, Veja is lowering their global impact, but rising rapidly in popularity. Also with an amazing range of colours, you’re sure to find the sneaker best suited to you.
2) If it is some new boots you’re after, we'd like to introduce you to Vivaia. With their amazing range of boots, heels and flats, Vivaia use herbal insoles for healthy feet and freshness so that you can keep stepping in style all day long. Their comfy, stretch, outer-fabric comes with a water-repellent finish — so even rain can’t cramp your style. The Carbon Closet team are all desperate for a pair!
3) For lovers of something a bit more out there, explore the range of Koi. They’ll provide you with something show-stopping and unique. These chunky boots use no leather whatsoever, only conscious materials. They have styles from knee-high boots to Mary-Janes and even produced a collection in collaboration with Melanie Martinez. This is the perfect sustainable brand to wear loud and proud.
4) If it’s formal you’re after, Bikkou is our suggested brand for a work shoe, and with their extensive range, you can be as beige or as colourful as you like! Flats or heels, both are 100% vegan- even the glitter is recycled! How magic is that? Even if glitter is not your thing, Bikkou supply animal print, metallics, glossy and more, so you have no excuse not to source your next office-wear shoe here!
5) For those classics-loving customers in search of something more mainstream- fear not! Converse are actually a conscious brand! Be it a 90s throwback or a classic canvas look, no animals were harmed in the making of these awesome animal prints! We all know where we stand with a pair of Converse: high-top, low-top, platform, canvas, embroidered, printed, textures... The list goes on!
6) Finally, for those searching for a touch of femininity or elegance, we suggest Aera. This range inspired by Italian actress Claudia Cardinale, are vegan and have cushioned insoles so that you can exude elegance all day (And night). Even the patent collection is water and carbon conscious! Aera supply a variety of heel heights and in a range of cultivated materials- we just can’t get enough!
So now you know where to look for footwear for any occasion, there is no reason why your shoes should leave a footprint on our planet. If you’re still wanting to search, we have many more products and brands on our website for you to explore. Step into sustainability — sign up for our newsletter to stay inspired and discover more planet-friendly finds and stay tunes for more blogs and shopping guides. Let’s pave the way for a more sustainable future together.
