6. Oliberté

About Oliberté

Oliberté is a sustainable footwear brand supporting workers’ rights in sub-Saharan Africa. Not only do they make high-quality, cool shoes and boots from responsibly sourced materials, they own the world’s first Fair Trade Certified™ footwear manufacturing factory and are also a member of B Corp and 1% for The Planet.

Oliberté’s Impact: Humanitarian

Oliberté live by the motto ‘trade, not aid’ and have brought more than 70 jobs to their factory in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Their environmental standards, weekly doctor visits for employees, support of workers’ rights and donation of proceeds to the local community put them on a pedestal in terms of brands doing right by their workers in sub-Saharan Africa.

Staff Pick: Simia Rustic Brown Pullup Boot – $150

Stylish, funky and made from natural rubber and Premium cow and goat leather from Ethiopia. The leather is free-range, hormone-free and sourced directly from local tanneries.