8000Kicks is a pioneering footwear brand creating highly-reviewed hemp-based bags and accessories. They measure the CO2 emissions of each pair of their shoes and seek to minimize their environmental impact, in part, by using industrial hemp and algae as key materials.
Prioritizing ethical labor practices, the brand ensures living wages and safe working conditions for direct suppliers, and publishes details regarding manufacturing partners on its website. Awarded our highest rating of “Disrupting”, 8000Kicks is at the time of writing, our top rated brand in the footwear category.
About 8000Kicks
Co-founded in 2019 by a grandson-grandmother duo, 8000Kicks is an independent footwear and accessories brand located in Portugal. Social entrepreneur Bernardo Carreira came up with the idea of creating a hemp shoe after a late-night conversation with friends. With the help of his grandmother, a textile expert, he spent over a year developing the brand’s first model. The name 8000Kicks honors the use of hemp, a material with a history dating back to 8000 BC, and was chosen by the brand for its sustainability, strength, and durability. They opened their flagship store in Lisbon in 2024.
Product Categories
FashionFootwearTravel Essentials
Attributes
Compostable
All or some products are compostable, either in an industrial facility or at home
Ethical Sourcing
Raw materials have been sourced ethically with people and planet in mind.
Organic
Products are made from organic materials.
Recycled materials
Some or all products are made with recycled materials
Repairs Offered
Product can be easily repaired directly by the brand.
Thoughtful packaging
Product packaging has been designed and created with the end of life outcome in mind and can be easily recycled or composted.
Upcycled
Products have been upcycled from an unusable or undesirable form into new products.
Vegan
This brand does not use any animal products or by-products in their productsCertifications / Memberships
OEKO-TEX 100
PETA
Location
Portugal
Pricing
Ships from
Europe, USA
Ships to
Worldwide
Rating Summary
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Communities & Wellbeing
Values & Governance
Product Performance
Reviews & Testing From Our Team
Explorer V2 Sneakers
I've been testing the Explorer V2 Sneakers for quite sometime in green. I love the comfortable, anti-microbial hemp insoles and water-repellent upper fabric that keeps my feet feeling dry and smelling (mostly) fresh, even after all day wear—which I can do, largely thanks to how incredibly lightweight and supportive they are.
Amber McDaniel
Everyday Backpack
Lyall originally used the Everyday backpack for beach trips, finding the volume super handy for all the bits and pieces we need. But I gave it a new role once we had a child - which was to be a day care bag. Because we did cloth diapers, we had to send in 4 cloth diapers to day care with our son every day and this bag was perfect for this job. All the extra pockets and spaces were extra helpful for the multitudes of socks and bits and pieces needed for a child. Now that we're out of diapers, I have given it a wash and look forward to using it for day trips with our boy - the water proofing will no doubt come in handy.
Joy McConnochie
Review Summary From Other Customers
Pros
- Customers generally feel that 8000Kicks shoes are well-made and perform well. Reviews highlight the lightweight design and waterproof features.
- Backpacks are praised for their durability, weatherproofing, and eco-friendly materials. Customers also appreciate the expandable capacity and stylish design.
Cons
- Some customers have reported issues with sizing, noting that the shoes can be slightly on the smaller side. Note: Joy’s testing found the opposite so we suggest doing a simple foot measurement before purchasing.
