8000KICKS - Hemp Footwear & Backpacks

8000Kicks is not just a sustainable shoe brand - it’s a revolution in eco-friendly design and innovation.

The journey began in 2017, when co-founder Bernardo teamed up with his grandmother Otilia, a seasoned textile expert with over 50 years of experience, to create something extraordinary. After a year of relentless development and global collaboration, they launched the world’s first waterproof hemp shoe - a groundbreaking milestone in sustainable fashion.

8000Kicks combines cutting-edge design with the natural strength of hemp, partnering with the world’s best hemp millers, shoe manufacturers, and designers to craft footwear that’s stylish, durable, and planet-friendly. Their mission is clear: to make hemp the cornerstone of a new era in sustainable fashion while delivering products that exceed expectations in quality and innovation.

Today, around 35% of 8000Kicks products are manufactured in Portugal and 65% in carefully selected factories in China. The brand works with partners that offer fair wages above local living wage benchmarks, social security, healthcare, education support and additional employee benefits.

8000Kicks chooses its manufacturing partners based on expertise, quality and innovation rather than geography. China remains the global leader in hemp textiles, with decades of experience, advanced automation and access to highly specialized suppliers. This allows 8000Kicks to create durable, high-quality hemp products while maintaining responsible working conditions and a strong commitment to transparency.

Space 1.20, 8000kicks + Imago
LX Factory, Building I, Level 1
Rua Rodrigues Faria, 103
1300-501 Lisbon, Portugal
help@8000kicks.com

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