Compostable, vegan and made from HEMP!
WHY NATURAL SHOES?
When we started 8000Kicks, we wanted to make the world's most sustainable shoes without sacrificing versatility, durability, and style. We also needed them to be natural, with no animal byproducts or harmful chemicals included. Our first model, The Explorer, has exceeded our expectations in every way. These shoes are built for optimal function in every situation. We’ve made them waterproof for rainy days and breathable for hotter days. Their lightweight and comfortable design are ideal for long walks but still stylish enough for you to bring to the office. Most companies would say it’s impossible to create an all-natural shoe that will last. We say you don’t have to compromise: All it takes is innovation, care, and responsible business practices.
Our shoes are 100% carbon neutral. We work daily to minimize our ecological footprint and to give back to the earth. Our natural shoes are vegan, recyclable, and almost completely compostable. We are moving towards complete reliance on renewable energy sources at our international production factories, and our carbon footprint per pair of shoes is 70% less than other companies. Combine these practices with our tree and hemp planting projects (along with our unique materials), and you get the world’s most sustainable, natural shoes!
WHY 8000KICKS?
The simple answer: because we’re better. Most shoe companies like to pick and choose attributes they care about, never fully perfecting a pair of shoes. We have put in the work to create a product that you don’t have to compromise on. Check out how 8000Kicks levels up to the competition:
100% NATURAL SHOES
We are on a mission to make the planet green as it was once, and we are using high-quality hemp fiber to do it. Make nature’s favorite shoes your own. What are you waiting for?
Natural and Compostable
One of our biggest concerns when building our shoes is making them vegan to prevent animal suffering. Second only to that is making sure they’re biodegradable. As we strive to leave no impact during the manufacturing or disposal of our shoes, we keep our place as the world's most natural shoe brand. Here is how biodegradable our shoes are:
Our Seeker Model is 95% biodegradable, using rubber soles and hemp.
Our Explorer V2 Model is 90% biodegradable, using algae plastic soles and hemp.
Our Carbon Neutral Initiative
Hemp is nature's favorite fiber. From the moment we drop the first hemp seeds into the ground, the plant is already capturing CO2 from the atmosphere. We are actively planting trees for every order sold to offset every bit of CO2 and keep our company (and the planet) green.
Follow our tree-planting initiatives here to see the thousands of trees we have planted worldwide!
Super Comfortable Kicks
Introducing: Hemp insoles!
Unlike leather, Hemp is a very porous, natural fabric. Because of this, our insoles will provide you with the support and breathability your feet need. Hemp is also anti-bacterial and anti-microbial. These two properties will leave your feet feeling much healthier and smelling a lot better.
Buy natural shoes—buy hemp shoes!
What Does Natural Even Mean?
To be considered “natural” by the FDA, a product must be produced without any artificial chemicals, colors, or materials.
At 8000Kicks, we believe that keeping our shoes natural is the best for our consumers and the environment. They’re safer, more sustainable, and just as stylish (or more in our opinion)! Don’t settle for less—get your natural hemp shoes today!
Temperature-Regulating Shoes
Made to withstand every season, temperature-regulating shoes come in handy whenever you go out. Insulation is one of the natural properties of hemp and for that reason, Hempcrete is gaining popularity in construction.
At 8000Kicks, we use the exact same hemp properties to keep your feet warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Water Repellent Hemp
Our sustainable kicks are for people with adventurous lifestyles. We built them to provide the best experience under any condition, and that’s why we made them water-repellent.
They have dual-layer natural protection: water-repellent wax-coated fabric to keep them clean and a waterproof membrane that keeps all liquid out.
Natural and Compostable
One of our biggest concerns when building our shoes is making them vegan to prevent animal suffering. Second only to that is making sure they’re biodegradable. As we strive to leave no impact during the manufacturing or disposal of our shoes, we keep our place as the world's most natural shoe brand. Here is how biodegradable our shoes are:
Our Seeker Model is 95% biodegradable, using rubber soles and hemp.
Our Explorer V2 Model is 90% biodegradable, using algae plastic soles and hemp.
Our Carbon Neutral Initiative
Hemp is nature's favorite fiber. From the moment we drop the first hemp seeds into the ground, the plant is already capturing CO2 from the atmosphere. We are actively planting trees for every order sold to offset every bit of CO2 and keep our company (and the planet) green.
Follow our tree-planting initiatives here to see the thousands of trees we have planted worldwide!
Super Comfortable Kicks
Introducing: Hemp insoles!
Unlike leather, Hemp is a very porous, natural fabric. Because of this, our insoles will provide you with the support and breathability your feet need. Hemp is also anti-bacterial and anti-microbial. These two properties will leave your feet feeling much healthier and smelling a lot better.
Buy natural shoes—buy hemp shoes!
What Does Natural Even Mean?
To be considered “natural” by the FDA, a product must be produced without any artificial chemicals, colors, or materials.
At 8000Kicks, we believe that keeping our shoes natural is the best for our consumers and the environment. They’re safer, more sustainable, and just as stylish (or more in our opinion)! Don’t settle for less—get your natural hemp shoes today!
Temperature-Regulating Shoes
Made to withstand every season, temperature-regulating shoes come in handy whenever you go out. Insulation is one of the natural properties of hemp and for that reason, Hempcrete is gaining popularity in construction.
At 8000Kicks, we use the exact same hemp properties to keep your feet warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Water Repellent Hemp
Our sustainable kicks are for people with adventurous lifestyles. We built them to provide the best experience under any condition, and that’s why we made them water-repellent.
They have dual-layer natural protection: water-repellent wax-coated fabric to keep them clean and a waterproof membrane that keeps all liquid out.
TRUST PILOT REVIEWS
had a problem with sizes. The customer agent was extremely helpful and allowed me to swap out the size and color for free. The shoes fit great, and I really like the style. It’s crazy to think that they’re made of hemp and algae but it makes me feel better about owning something that’s not going to pollute the Earth. Love the sustainable shoes.
LESLEY
Awesome shoes and very confortable.
Enjoy your long walks with confort and style and if you want to have a conversation piece you can also use them. No one will know at first of what they are made off and everyone will find it interesting!
JOÃO ALMEIDA
The shoes are awesome and they came in a super cool and recycled box! They are 100% waterproof which is great and they are even better in reality when compared with the photos ! They arrived in 24 hours after I ordered them and the customer service is super nice! I have already recommended them to friends and family.
INÊS DELGADO MARTINS
Got my shoes today, iam so happy with them ! the plus side is the amazing sustainable packaging, very classy, even the enveloppe that contains the shoe box is made of plastic corn .... Its seams that my shoes got lost in the mail, 8000 contacted me by phone and was super eager to check my address so i could get them fast which happened 5 days later ... I was suprised by this gesture and customer service that i feel is rare nowadays ... they are confortable and beauty'full ... I love hemp for this plant will help save the planet and iam so happy to be able to participate to such a beauty'full entreprise in a world of competition, selfishness and jealousy ... so thank you to the 8000kicks team, one can feel when love is in every shred of hemp !
JU'LIGHT
I accidently ordered the wrong shoes, but with the great customer service they changed it to the right size in time before shipment. Meaning I got my awesome shoes that are very comfortable to walk in, specially for long days when the foot swells. Comfortable space, comfortable cushion and comfortable wear. I enjoy them alot, and I walk a lot on hard surface. Also I live the idea of durability and less impact on the environment. I hope this project evolves as an example for others to follow.
LINN ELISE ROLVAG
Very cool shoes and concept! Customer Service responds quickly and very nice and helped very well with unusual requests!
BENKR
TRUST PILOT REVIEWS
I bought a pair of this vegan shoes and had to exchange them for a different size. Sara was extremely helpful and let me swap out the size and color. The shoes fit great, and I really like the style. It’s crazy to think that they’re made of hemp and algae but it makes me feel better about owning something that’s not going to pollute the Earth.
LESLEY
I've bought "vegan shoes" before, and been disappointed, so I wasn't sure what to expect here, but these shoes are super nice!
They're stylish, super light, and comfortable!
Everything about their packaging was also eco-friendly, and they came with a spare pair of shoelaces.
DJ NICKE
Awesome shoes, very comfrotable and breathable.
I am enjoying my long walks with comfort and style and if you need to have a conversation piece you can also use them. ahah No one will know at first of what they are made off and everyone will find it interesting!
JOÃO ALMEIDA
The shoes are awesome and they came in a super cool and sustainable box! They are 100% waterproof which is great and they are even better in person in comparison with the photos on the website! In addition they arrived in 24 hours after I ordered them and the customer service is as efficient as it is nice! I have already recommended them to friends and family and will continue to do so. I hope the company continues to grow and that hemp becomes an even more accessible material for producers! Thank you!!
INÊS DELGADO MARTINS
My shoes arrived a little later than expected and because of that the CEO actually emailed me to inform me about it and apologized. I really appreciated this. When I got the kicks they looked great and were comfortable but unfortunately they were a bit small so I reached out to them and they replied quick and were super helpful to get an exchange or refund. You can tell that they really want to satisfy their customers. Overall a great experience! Would recommend.
CÉLINE JAEGGI
Got my vegan shoes today, iam so happy with them ! the plus side is the amazing sustainable packaging, very stylish, even the enveloppe that contains the shoe box is made of plastic corn ... they are confortable and beauty'full ... I love hemp and this plant will help save the planet. I am so happy to be able to participate to such a beauty'full entreprise in a world of competition, selfishness and jealousy.
JU'LIGHT
At first I accidently ordered the wrong size, but with the great customer service they changed it to the right size in time before shipment. Meaning I got my awesome shoes that are very comfortable to walk in, specially for long days when the foot swells. Comfortable space, comfortable cushion and comfortable wear. I enjoy them alot, and I walk a lot on hard surface. Also I live the idea of durability and less impact on the environment. I hope this project evolves as an example for others to follow.
LINN ELISE ROLVAG
Ordered the wrong size by mistake and Margarida in customer service quickly got me a return label and made sure I got the correct size. The shoes are light and soft and fit great. I wear ankle socks, so I normally need to wear higher socks to break in a new pair of shoes, but I'm surprised how good these feel right out of the box. Soft and flexible. And to top it all off, they're made of my favorite material! Lol
BRETT
Very cool shoes and concept! Customer Service responds quickly and very nice and helped very well with unusual requests!
BENKR
Quick Delivery
3-5 day deliveries and in the EU and in the US, with UPS, FEDEX and DHL. 14 day deliveries everywhere else.
Free shipping and exchanges
Free shipping and exchanges in the EU and in the US. Get your pair for free and exchange sizes easily.
60-day returns
If you are not happy wit your hemp shoes, you have 60 days to contact us for a free a return.
FAQ
I am not sure which size to pick!
Every brand has their own system and sometimes even models from the same brand differ from each other. But here's how you can find your shoe size.
Select a comfortable pair of sneakers and look at the CM/JP number. That's their maximum fit in CM, therefore your feet will be smaller. Then go to the 8000Kicks table and look for a size with the same range.
Contact us for further assistance: mail@8000kicks.com +1 478 401 4950 (Phone and WhatsApp)
Your size is not on the list ?
We are always opening new sizes. Half sizes, bigger and smaller, you are gradually opening new sizes as our company grows.
What if the shoe doesn't fit? Refunds?
We want to get you in a pair that fit right, and that you love wearing. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, contact us within 60 days of receiving your 8000Kicks to arrange for a replacement, exchange, or refund. Footwear must be in new condition, with no signs of wear, and in original packaging. All returns require a return authorization from 8000Kicks Customer Service. We reserve the right to require a photo of the footwear and unfortunately we can’t offer free return shipping.
Free Shipping and Returns?
We currently have free shipping to the US and EU.
We do not offer free returns in Canada, UK, Australia, NZ, Switzerland, Norway, but we are working on it.
Is there a warranty? Are they durable?
Unfortunately we don't have a warranty because shoes are subject to maximum wear and tear. However, from our experiences both our hemp and our soles have performed very well on our "torture" tests and we can confidently say that they are stronger than any branded sneakers in the same price range. We also tested over 10 types of different glues to find a perfect fit that would survive under the harshest conditions.
However, if for some accident or problem our shoes do not perform as expected, please contact us and we can deal with it and issue a replacement pair if necessary.
Can I smoke the shoe?
Do you really want to smoke our shoe? XD
Hemp is the sober cousin of marijuana, which means that it has no psychoactive components, less than 0.3% THC, which means that technically you are definitely not getting high. Now seriously, please note that smoking the shoe is not a good idea and might get you hospitalized.
Can I take this on a flight? Will police dogs come after me?
8000Kicks are 100% legal everywhere in the world. Our team has traveled to Italy, France, USA, Canada, Morocco, Portugal and many other countries without any issues. Hemp is the sober cousin of marijuana, which means that it has no psychoactive components, less than 0.3% THC, definitely not a drug. In some countries it is illegal to cultivate hemp, but it is 100% legal to buy and sell finished hemp products like soap, paper and apparel as long as it is produced abroad.