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.