10 Conscious Boots and Booties to Keep You Warm and Fashionable This season
When searching for a pair of consciously made boots, looking for durability as well is really important. At some point, we may need to trudge through the rain and snow, so ideally they'll be able to withstand such harsh weather.
Here are some conscious fashion brands that prioritize transparency, fair wages for their makers, mindfully sourced and durable materials, and timeless design. As always, first treasure-hunt for secondhand options, then shop the brands below to help keep your feet warm, stylish, and happy this season!
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Nisolo
Highlights: Transparently made by artisans in Peru, Mexico, and Kenya; vegetable-tanned leather in select styles
Investment: $$$
rafa
Highlights: Handmade in Los Angeles from vegan recycled textiles; water-resistant and high performance fabric
Investment: $$$$
The Root Collective
Highlights: Partners directly with workshops in Guatemala; artisans earn 50-400% above the Fair Wage Minimum depending on their experience level
Investment: $$$
ABLE
Highlights: Transparently handcrafted in Ethiopia, Mexico, Peru, and Tennessee; provides employment for vulnerable women
Investment: $$$
Fortress of Inca
Highlights: Handmade by artisans in Peru who work with vegetable-tanned leather; fair trade; timeless designs
Investment: $$$
Thesus
Highlights: Eco-friendly rain boots made from 100% natural ethically-sourced Fair Rubber Association Certified rubber
Investment: $$$
the realreal
Highlights: Luxury resale website with quality designer boots and booties from a range of labels
Investment: $$$
Brother Vellies
Highlights: Black- and woman-owned luxury footwear label partnering with artisans who slowly craft exceptional shoes using conscious materials like veg-tanned leather and recycled tires.
Investment: $$$$
Seven All Around
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Highlights: versatile footwear designed to be worn any day of the week; uses recycled post-consumer plastics and some virgin vegan leather; WOC-owned brand and WOC-owned marketplace
Investment: $$$
Coclico
Highlights: Handcrafted in Spain out of locally-sourced materials; offset carbon emissions
Investment: $$$$
