Sustainability

Bootstock wants to produce a boot that takes people and nature into account as much as possible.

No overproduction, poor working conditions and highly polluting techniques, but small, timeless collections, good working conditions and production methods that limit our ecological footprint as much as possible.

Studios

We have two Ateliers that we are closely involved with. Bootstock boots are produced in India and Portugal (Porto), where all materials are carefully selected and the leather comes from certified tanneries with an environmentally friendly method.

The choice of production, raw materials and working conditions are very important in this.

Working with local materials

Regardless of the country of production, we work with local supply. This means that the materials are supplied locally as much as possible. We are convinced that a local production chain is more beneficial, because it reduces transport, lead times and air pollution.

Responsible production

Overproduction is minimized at Bootstock because it leads to waste of materials, raw materials, energy and water, and to unnecessary pollution and unhealthy stock. For this reason, Bootstock's stock is kept to a minimum.

It is important for us to build a strong bond and relationship with the people who make the development of our products possible. Partly for this reason, we have close contact with our producers.

The factory

Through our factory in India we support the food program. A close bond with its employees and a lifelong commitment to their well-being is very important in this factory. All employees receive hot, freshly cooked food at lunchtime and regular medical check-ups to ensure that all employees are healthy and fit. This applies not only to the employees, but to the entire family.


Every month, all the factory workers are given enough grain to cook with for the whole month. The vision of our factory in India is: “if the workers are happy and don’t have to worry about food or the health of their families, that will be reflected in the quality of the final product”. This all has to do with the mental and physical health of the workers, which we consider very important.

Safety

Safety is also a top priority at Bootstock. Our factory has multiple certifications such as ISO 45001, this is an official international standard, issued by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), for the benefit of Arbo & Safety in the workplace. Certificate LWG, The Leather Working Group, this certification is for all stakeholders in the leather industry, including brands, manufacturers, suppliers and end users. The aim is to develop and maintain a protocol that assesses the environmental compliance and performance capabilities of leather manufacturers and promotes sustainable and appropriate environmentally friendly business practices in the leather industry.

The Bootstock boots are tested by Bureau Veritas Laboratory. Additional quality testing is also carried out within the factory laboratory itself. All products comply with REACH standards. REACH stands for: Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals. This regulation applies to all countries of the European Union.

Our ultimate goal is to minimize our environmental impact and grow in a sustainable way.