Sustainable shoes for women

What makes these sustainable women’s shoes so special?

Sustainable, eco-friendly and fairly produced, comfortable and functional: Doghammer shoes combine many attributes. We have made it our goal to produce robust and versatile footwear for men and women that impresses with style, comfort and functionality alike. Anyone buying a pair of our ethically produced shoes for women can do so with a clear conscience, as we aim to help minimise our environmental footprint through our range. When manufacturing our shoes, we rely exclusively on sustainable, fairly sourced materials – many of which are recycled products. Climate-friendly and resource-efficient production is just as important to us as a safe, respectful working environment and fair pay for our staff.

What types of sustainable women’s shoes are available?

Our range includes eco-friendly Fairtrade shoes for both summer and winter. At Doghammer, you’ll find breezy flip-flops as well as casual trainers, sturdy walking boots, approach shoes and lined Chelsea boots. Our product range therefore caters not only to different style preferences but also to different activities. Those who, like us, love getting out into nature will find just what they’re looking for here, as will those seeking reliable footwear for urban environments. Fancy a trip to the lake after work, or a spontaneous trek instead of a short stroll? Switching seamlessly between everyday life and the great outdoors is effortless in a pair of Doghammer shoes. You’ll find the right shoes for every kind of adventure with us!

To make our fair-trade shoes for women, we use only materials that have been sustainably sourced or value-added. Renewable or recycled raw materials such as cork, coconut fibre, linen or even offcuts from ski climbing skins – which we use for our mountain hut and indoor shoes – play just as important a role as vegan materials. Instead of leather or wool, we use textiles and vegan faux leather for our vegan barefoot shoes for women. Whether it’s a comfortable slip-on sandal with a padded toe strap, a waterproof outdoor shoe or a warm, lined boot for cold days: when it comes to functionality, comfort and durability, our materials meet the very highest standards. This means we can offer you shoes that deliver perfect performance in any situation – whilst looking cool too!

Where and how are sustainable women’s shoes made?

All Doghammer shoes are painstakingly handcrafted with a wealth of expertise and attention to detail. Our appreciation for traditional craftsmanship is just as important to us as creating an inclusive, transparent and fair working environment. Our eco-friendly travel and walking shoes, our trendy eco-sneakers and Chelsea boots, as well as our comfortable slippers, are made in a family-run shoe factory in Portugal. Many of our materials also come from there, such as our recycled cork. By keeping the supply chains between the source of raw materials and production as short as possible, we optimise the carbon footprint of our shoes. Our flip-flops, which are individually assembled from several separate parts, are made at a facility for people with disabilities in Rosenheim, with whom we have been working since our label was founded.

What is the secret behind the comfort of our sustainable women’s shoes?

We want to offer you not only sustainable women’s shoes that stand out for their durability and functionality, but also ones that are comfortable. Comfort is therefore a key factor when selecting our materials. For example, the cork insole – which we use in our trainers, approach shoes and hiking boots, amongst others – has breathable, temperature-regulating properties. Your feet benefit from a pleasant microclimate and stay dry even after prolonged wear. Cork also has odour-absorbing and antibacterial properties, as does wool, which is incorporated into our non-vegan flip-flops and closed shoes in the form of wool felt or a wool lining. The specially designed sole construction of our sustainable outdoor shoes ensures that your steps are cushioned, keeping you comfortable on your feet even on longer hikes.

Sustainable shoes for women: what to look out for when buying?

Our eco-friendly shoes for women generally fit true to size, which means you can simply order them in your usual shoe size. If you’re between two sizes, it’s best to order the larger size. That way, you’ll still have plenty of room to wear a pair of thicker socks with your trainers, hiking boots or winter boots. After wearing them, we recommend simply airing out your Doghammer shoes. You can also remove the replaceable cork insole for this. As our shoes are made from easy-care, hard-wearing, dirt- and water-repellent materials, it’s usually enough to wipe off surface dirt with a damp cloth or brush off any dust. A waterproofing spray makes the upper of your Fairtrade women’s shoes even more durable and is a particularly good idea if you spend a lot of time outdoors or wear your shoes mainly in damp weather.