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Subtle Shoes

Rated: It's a start

price:
$$$$

location: France

Subtle Shoes offers high-end sneakers made in Portugal.

Subtle Shoes sustainability rating

Planet

2 out of 5

People

4 out of 5

Animals

3 out of 5

Overall rating: It's a start

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Subtle Shoes's environment rating is 'not good enough'. It uses some eco-friendly materials including recycled materials. There is no evidence it minimises packaging. It manufactures locally to reduce its carbon footprint. There is no evidence it implements water reduction initiatives.

Its labour rating is 'good'. Its final stage of production is undertaken in Portugal, a medium risk country for labour abuse. There is no evidence it has a Code of Conduct. There is no evidence it ensures payment of a living wage in its supply chain. It visits its suppliers regularly.

Its animal rating is it's a start. It does not use fur, down, wool, exotic animal skin, exotic animal hair or angora. It uses leather.

Subtle Shoes is rated It's a start overall.

Last updated March 2022