When our footwear is labelled waterproof, we do two things to ensure dry feet. First, we use premium waterproof leathers with waterproof impregnated properties that become part of the leather during the tanning process. Secondly, we seam seal the footwear or use an internal, waterproof/breathable membrane to help your feet stay dry when it's wet outside.

One or more major components (i.e. outsole, upper, lining, midsole or insole) contain at least 50% recycled polyethylene therephthalate (PET), the plastic used to make fizzy drinks bottles.

One or more major components contain at least 50% certified organic material, such as organic cotton. Organic cotton is grown on certified organic fields without pesticides, artificial fertilisers and herbicides and is just as soft as conventional cotton but has less impact on the environment.

Rubber tyre waste is one of the world’s largest environmental problems. When disposed of in landfills, tyres take over 80 years to decompose, polluting water tables and providing breeding grounds for disease-carrying insects. 1.2 billion tyres are disposed of each year globally with 7 billion currently in landfills. Green Rubber is a rubber compound derived using a patented process called DeLink™ to devulcanize waste rubber. The devulcanized rubber can then be reused as a new raw material for items such as outsoles. By 2012, Green Rubber intends to recycle the equivalent of over 200 million discarded tyres every year.

Earth conscious Earthkeepers™ footwear and apparel are made with our commitment to the environment in mind. We carefully choose materials like recycled PET, organic cotton and leathers from a tannery that received a silver rating for its reduced energy use, reduced waste and quality water treatment. Earthkeepers™ footwear and apparel best represent our environmental values in action.