At Sole of Summer sustainability is a core consideration. We believe that style isn’t just about what you wear but how it’s made.

We personally have visited our shoe and ribbon manufacturers. Our goal is to use sustainable, natural and eco-friendly materials, where we can, we are not perfect (yet!) but it is a goal we are striving to achieve with all the material components in the future. Ensuring we make considered conscious choices, about every aspect of our brand, without compromising on the quality and comfort of our footwear. 

At Sole of Summer we create small batches of timeless footwear to avoid wasteful over production. Our classic designs will be wardrobe staples for years to come, rather than fleeting fashion trends. Our care guide will help you to give your shoes the long future they deserve.

Jute is a natural biodegradable fibre, generally grown without fertilisers and can absorb carbon. The breathable nature of jute allows for good air circulation helping to regulate temperature and moisture (in the unlined models), keeping your feet a little cooler on a warm day. Uppers made of cotton, linen, super soft natural animal suede (all are Leather Working Group certified suppliers) are natural for our feet and biodegradable. Our ribbons are made from recycled cotton and recycled polyester by a wonderful manufacturer in the same region where the shoes are made.

We are a small business, it has advantages, one of those is that we tend to produce small batches of shoes so we don’t over produce and create waste. (You're also less likely to meet another person wearing the same shoe as you!).

Our mailing boxes are made from 80% recycled paper and are 100% recyclable. Our tissue paper, stickers and tape are all plastic free, all made from paper and are all fully recyclable and the shoe dust bags are made from 100% cotton and are 100% compostable. We are not perfect, but we are consciously trying. We have set ourselves the goal to continue to learn and adapt to increase our sustainability and conscious production through the choices we make as we develop as a brand.