10 Cute & Sustainable Boots For Winter
Boots We Love This Season
As the days of sandals and flip flops drift away, we’re excited to welcome these chilly temps with calf-high boots and ankle booties. And whether you’re looking for a staple you can wear day in and day out, or for that fine detailing that stands out, there’s a boot for you!
We’ve pulled together our favorite ethical boots for winter, including fashionable trends like block heels and minimalist colors. And while these do cost a pretty penny, they’re all sustainably and responsibly made and supporting fair trade work—plus, they’ll last through the seasons.
Pair them perfectly with these cold weather coats and jackets to complete your look!
1. ABLE
Ethics | Employs & empowers women, fair wages, ethically made, responsibly sourced & sustainable materials, eco-friendly packaging
Our Pick | Amber Boot ($145)
Price Range | $115–$180
If there’s one style we always look to ABLE for, it’s statement boots! Handmade by women around the world, these boots are sleek, stylish, and sustainable—using responsibly sourced leather and eco-friendly foam padding. The Amber Boot, our favorite, comes in two colors—classic additions to our winter wardrobe and beyond.
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2. Sézane
Ethics | Certified B Corp, ethically made in Italy, vegetable-tanned leather & responsibly sourced materials, recycled packaging, gives back, eco-friendly production
Our Pick | High Angele Boots ($360)
Price Range | $235–$420
Sézane effortlessly combines fashion and function for its Parisian-inspired style. This French brand sources nearly all of its materials from eco-friendly and sustainable sources, including for its dreamy knee-high High Angeles. The majority of its pieces are made within the European Union, partnering long-term with ateliers. Seamlessly go from day to night with these investment boots.
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3. Nisolo
Ethics | Certified B Corp, ethically made, fair wages, carbon-neutral, responsibly sourced materials, shoe donation program
Our Pick | All-Weather Amalia Boot ($250)
Price Range | $200–$250
Rain or snow, Nisolo’s boots have got your feet covered—literally. Best known for its chukka boots, the brand has paved the way for intentionally designed, responsibly made products. For example, the leather used is always a byproduct of the meat industry—like in our favorite Amalia Boots. Plus, these boots are made ethically in a Nisolo-owned and operated factory in Peru, where all makers are paid fair wages.
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4. Zou Xou
Ethics | Ethically made in Argentina, artisan-made, made-to-order & small batches, vegetable-tanned leather
Our Pick | Beia Boot ($328)
Price Range | $298–$340
Zou Xou (prounounced ‘zu - ‘zu) is a slow fashion and footwear brand bringing you the best from Buenos Aires, Argentina. The brand offers both ready-to-ship and made-to-order collections so you can get the perfect fit, every time. Each pair is expertly handcrafted by Argentinian shoemakers using age-old techniques in small batches. These are boots you’ll love for a lifetime.
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5. Beyond Skin
Ethics | PETA-approved vegan, fair wages, eco-friendly & recycled materials, ethically made in Spain, gives back
Our Pick | Pammie Camel Faux Leather Ankle Boots ($330)
Price Range | $290–$530
Beautifully crafted and thoughtfully made in Spain, Beyond Skin’s luxury vegan boots are genuinely not leather. So not only are they PETA-approved, but they’re also mindfully made with recycled leather, plant-based coatings, and eco-friendly packaging. We’re swooning over the Pammies—go ahead, hear the leaves (or snow!) crunching under your feet in these! Based in the UK, Beyond Skin ships worldwide.
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6. Matisse
Ethics | Ethically made, fair labor & wages, recycled & sustainable materials, vegan options, recycled packaging
Our Pick | Chase Chelsea Boot ($100)
Price Range | $95–$265
When it comes to a fashion-forward aesthetic, we love considering Matisse for our closets. This LA-based brand prioritizes small-scale artisanal production in family-owned factories, and upholds fair labor standards and sustainable practices. Stomp and make a statement in the Chase Chelsea Boot, perfect for your fall wardrobe with a snake-embossed finish and chunky heel.
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7. Thesus Outdoors
Ethics | Vegan boots, sustainable & recycled materials, fair labor & wages, eco-friendly practices
Our Pick | The Weekend Boot ($198)
Price Range | $120–$220
Thesus Outdoors aims to be sustainable by design; more than 90 percent of its materials are eco-friendly and traceable, and the brand is aiming for 100 percent. Its footwear is crafted with fair trade natural rubber, recycled plastics, and reclaimed ocean waste—including for its famed weekend boot. Available in a myriad of colors, these vegan shoes are like Timbs, but sustainably made.
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8. The Root Collective
Ethics | Ethically made in Guatemala, fair trade & wages, artisan-made via co-ops
Our Pick | Lizzie Boot ($258)
Price Range | $258–$338
The Root Collective adds a bit of flair to your wardrobe with its multi-style boots. Handcrafted in Guatemala using genuine leather, the Root Collective partners with artisans to provide fair and empowering employment in areas that need it most. While we love all of its designs including those with the patterned heel, we’re big fans of this olive green pair—neutral and fitting for transitioning seasons.
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9. Coclico
Ethics | Ethically made & sourced, premium eco-friendly materials, secondhand shop
Our Pick | Bobo Shearling Bootie ($435)
Price Range | $395–$695
Coclico, a luxury sustainable brand, crafts shoes ethically in Spain with high quality eco-friendly materials. In addition, the brand invests in renewable energy projects worldwide. Best of all, Coclico has a secondhand shop so you can score gently used boots at a fraction of the cost while keeping old pairs out of landfills. The Bobo Bootie is our pick for a warm winter, thanks to its shearling-lined interior.
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10. Beklina
Ethics | Ethically made, responsibly sourced leather
Our Pick | Ribbed Boot Clog ($320)
Price Range | $280–$340
Beklina was one of the original eco-boutiques to be found online, since its launch in 2006. For more than 15 years, this brand has curated quality products include handmade clogs (like our pick!), swimsuits, and more—all of which is produced ethically in Peru, Nepal, and the USA. We love these ribbed clogs for its hand-carved heel, durable Italian leather, and a deep black that’s sure to match any wardrobe.
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