Some of our favourite sustainable and ethically made ankle boots for this Autumn 2019. All our brands produce their products under Fair Trade working conditions with vegan or eco-friendly materials. These really are boots that are kind to people and planet!
And while they are EcoLookbook's pick of the ankle boots going into the season, of course we hope you will proudly wear them throughout the year and for seasons to come.
1. ALICE & WHITTLES
MINIMALIST OLIVE ANKLE
New York | functional and cool footwear and accessories from natural and recycled materials
✓ FSC-certified materials
✓ eco-friendly, organic and recycled materials
✓ Fair Trade working conditions
✓ women empowerment
✓ supports craftsmanship
✓ supports artisans
Price: $120
2. ABLE
CELINA ANKLE BOOT
Nashville | lifestyle brand focused on ending generational poverty through providing economic opportunity for women
✓ giving back
✓ empowering women
✓ Fair Trade working conditions
✓ timeless designs
Price: $188
3. BEYOND SKIN
Morgan B Camel faux leather vegan ankle boot
Brighton | stylish, cruelty-free, vegan
✓ vegan, cruelty-free materials
✓ 100% recyclable
✓ designed in UK, hand-made in Europe
Price: £265
4. BROTHER VELLIES
Saturn Doodle Boot
New York | 'forever' accessories handmade using sustainable practices and working with artisans and communities
✓ fair wage and working conditions
✓ recycled, reused and waste materials
✓ leather is animal byproduct
✓ vegetable dyes
✓ handmade
✓ supports artisans
Price: $995
5. BHAVA
LENA LACE UP BOOTIE
New York | vegan luxury footwear label
✓ vegan
✓ cruelty-free
✓ eco-friendly materials
✓ Fair Trade working conditions
✓ hand-crafted products
✓ supports craftsmanship
Price: $229
6. COCLICO
WHOOP BOOTIE
New York | clean lines, neutral palettes, slow fashion. Shoes made by artisans in the family-owned and run Mallorca factory
✓ responsibly-sourced materials
✓ supports artisans
Price: $395
7. ekn
DESERT HIGH BROWN LEATHER
Frankfurt | stylish and comfortable vegan shoes
✓ cruelty free
✓ vegan material
✓ zero harmful chemicals
✓ supports Portuguese craftsmanship
✓ limited collections
Price: €189,90
8. GOOD GUYS DON'T WEAR LEATHER
DAISY BLACK VEGAN BOOTS
Paris | first vegan shoe label from Paris with beautiful designs for everyday and special occasions
✓ Fair Trade working conditions
✓ cruelty free
✓ no sweatshops
✓ local production in Portugal
✓ working towards being 100% recyclable
Price: €130
9. GOOD NEWS
Bagger 2 Beige and Black High
London | contemporary sneaker brand with baseball-inspired designs and ethical production
✓ eco-friendly and organic materials
✓ recycled rubber soles
✓ no toxins
✓ transparent supply chain
✓ 100% recycled and recyclable packaging
Price: £120
10. RAFA
SOCK BOOT RUBY
LA | sustainable woman's luxury and timeless footwear collection designed and hand-crafted by a group of local 20 artisans
✓ local craftsmanship
✓ eco-friendly materials
✓ eco-friendly production processes
Price: $400
11. SUSI STUDIO
ALCOT BLACK
LA | sustainable footwear both accessible and stylish for modern women
✓ Fair Trade working conditions
✓ eco-friendly materials
✓ vegan
✓ cruelty free
✓ local production
Price: $115