Is 8000Kicks sustainable?

Broadly yes — 8000Kicks averages 90.5/100 on EthiCompare, and its packaging, sourcing and certification record hold up better than most brands we track. Uses organic hemp and cork, offsets carbon emissions, donates 1% of sales to environmental causes via 1% for the Planet.

We read sustainability as verifiable practice, not marketing: third-party certification, packaging design, sourcing disclosure and published, dated targets. Claims without evidence score as unverified.

The evidence behind the answer

Cruelty-freeverified

No animal testing at any stage; all products are PETA-approved vegan.

Third-party certifiedverified

We record 4 distinct certifications across this brand's products.

Scored with our public methodology.

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8000Kicks: frequently asked

Is 8000Kicks sustainable?+

Broadly yes — 8000Kicks averages 90.5/100 on EthiCompare, and its packaging, sourcing and certification record hold up better than most brands we track. Uses organic hemp and cork, offsets carbon emissions, donates 1% of sales to environmental causes via 1% for the Planet.

8000Kicks: Cruelty-free?+

No animal testing at any stage; all products are PETA-approved vegan.

8000Kicks: Vegan options?+

100% vegan product line, including backpacks, wallets, and accessories.

8000Kicks: Sells in mainland China?+

Selling through mainland Chinese retail has historically triggered post-market animal testing.

8000Kicks: Third-party certified?+

We record 4 distinct certifications across this brand's products.

What is 8000Kicks's ethics score?+

8000Kicks averages 90.5/100 across 2 products we score on certifications, sourcing, labour, packaging and transparency.