Sustainable footwear: cruelty-free shoes and ethical partnerships

October 2, 2025

When shoes are made with care, produced ethically, use reliable materials, and are designed to last, both the wearer and the environment benefit.

What makes Clove shoes sustainable?

Vegan shoes made from animal-friendly, environmentally friendly materials

Cruelty-free footwear starts at the source. Whether shoes are made from plant-based or synthetic materials, avoiding animal products such as leather, suede, or wool is crucial for both the environment and ethics.

At Clove, we create durable, slip-resistant, and stylish shoes without animal materials. We believe in fully vegan shoes that customers can be proud of. That's why we use materials like Clarino fabric for the upper of Clove sneakers. This advanced fabric mimics the microstructure of real leather, without requiring any animals.

Clarino is fluid-repellent, stain-resistant, wear-resistant, and easy to clean. Clove shoes (from sole to glue) are therefore 100 % vegan and cruelty-free.

Ethical, cruelty-free shoes with sustainable partnerships

Our partnerships at Clove align with our mission to do good, for customers, communities, and the world. We work together with the non-profit organization Soles4Souls, which rescues donated shoes from landfills and redistributes them to communities in need.

Soles4Souls provides shoes to, among others, women's shelters, veterans' organizations, and programs for children. Thanks to this initiative, we not only reduce waste and greenhouse gas emissions, but also provide essential support to vulnerable groups worldwide.

Clove's vision for footwear for a better future

Clove puts sustainability, ethics, and community care at the center of every production step. From cruelty-free materials to partnerships with non-profit organizations, we strive to make a positive impact on the planet and support people for a brighter future.