Kumi Sneakers
This brand manufactures in the EU. As a result of EU/UK free trade agreements, there are no import duties on delivery to the UK or to any EU country. US customers do not pay any import duties on orders below $800.
Comfortable and sustainably made, Kumi Sneakers are as stylish as they are kind: the brand was awarded the Real Sustainable Fashion Brand by Ethical Time.
Founder
Alexandra Pardo Gomez del Cerro and Sergio Carvajal de Con both loved wearing sneakers, and were inspired to start a brand that championed local production and used animal-free materials only.
“We were inspired to create our sustainable sneakers brand because we love to wear sneakers and comfortable footwear.”
Materials
Kumi designs are made from bio-based as well as synthetic vegan leathers, as well as recycled materials certified by the Global Recycle Standard.
Production
All Kumi shoes are made in Spain, in a solar-powered facility. The company produces in small batches to minimise waste.
People
The company works with reputable suppliers to ensure ethical treatment. All employees are paid a living wage.
Packaging
Kumi sneakers come in a recycled cardboard bag, including a handwritten note on recycled paper. Stickers used in packaging are printed with soy-based inks.
Animals
Kumi Sneakers is a 100% vegan brand, approved by PETA.
To discover more like this, visit our vegan trainers collection.