31 August 2026
Discover the more sustainable hotspots in Weesp
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Are you still in need of a pair of sandals that allow your feet to stay cool during a warm summer day? We’ve got your back! And yes they are more responsible too: check out our amazing list of stores where you can shop them!
Inslag
Looking for a wider range of more sustainable footwear alongside your fashion? Inslag in Ghent is a multi-brand store on Brabantdam that focuses on more sustainable clothing for both women and men, with a shoe selection that includes brands like Zouri, Veja, Baabuk and Mohinders. The sandals by Zouri are vegan and made in Portugal with more sustainable materials like organic cotton, linen, cork and natural rubber.
Visit Inslag in Ghent and discover their curated mix of more sustainable brands.
Coilex
At Coilex in Munich, you can find sandals by thies. This innovative footwear brand from Munich fuses heritage and modernity in the footwear industry. thies excels by embracing recycled and upcycled materials, earning numerous prizes for their innovative and conscious approach. Crafted by passionate shoemakers across Spain, Austria, Germany, and Portugal, thies offers high-quality, consciously crafted, comfortable shoes that resonate with their motto: “sustainably comfortable since 1856”.
Mephisto
What sets Mephisto apart is its patented SOFT-AIR technology. This innovative midsole reduces shocks and protects joints, ensuring that you stay fresh and energized even after hours of wear. Each pair offers a perfect fit, a softly padded collar, and a robust outsole with extra shock absorption with a modern design or timeless style. Made with natural leather, they ensure a healthy foot climate, keeping your feet fresh and comfortable.
Visit the store in Kortrijk and experience the unmatched comfort of Mephisto shoes for yourself. Your feet will thank you!
kleidsam
kleidsam, a fair-fashion concept store in Düsseldorf-Unterbilk. Their collection of sandals is made from EVA with a 30% recycled content, keeping the shoe lightweight, water-resistant and easy to maintain. Its anatomical shape is designed to feel comfortable from the first wear, and two adjustable buckles let you fine-tune the fit without giving up support. The New Coachella sandal is produced in Spain.
Fairhaus Flingern
High-quality second-hand pieces and an in-house upcycling line: that’s the mix at Fairhaus Flingern in Düsseldorf. Shoes, including sandals, are priced well below new retail as second-hand or lightly flawed stock, and faircard holders get an additional 30% off the entire range.
Discover their sandal collection online or at the store in Düsseldorf.
Het Faire Oosten
Looking for trendy sandals for your feet? Take a look at Het Faire Oosten. This amazing store is situated in the east of Amsterdam. Here, you’ll find a cool selection of more sustainable brands and great sandals and flip-flops for both men and women.
Next to fashionable sandals by TOMS, you can also shop cool flip-flops by the brand Indosole at Het Faire Oosten. Indosole crafts footwear in Indonesia using recycled car tires for the soles. As a B‑Corp member, they integrate ethical and sustainable practices into their operations. With a production process free of fuel-powered machines, each pair is handmade. Indosole’s commitment to using recycled and natural materials ensures durability and comfort while minimizing environmental impact.
BrandMission Amsterdam
Looking for a neutral and classy look for your feet? BrandMission in Amsterdam has beautiful and stylish sandals by the Spanish brand ALOHAS that are produced in Spain and Portugal. The sandals are of very good quality and made from leather with a focus on longevity.
If you want your feet to be chic, visit BrandMission in Amsterdam!
Harvest Club
Do you like the bohemian aesthetic? These sandals from Harvest Club might be the perfect match for you! The sandals by the brand Shangies are made of jute with comfy cushioning provided by EVA material on the inside. The Harvest Club collection also features chunky sandals for the entire family by Veja. This store in Leuven offers colourful fair fashion and nice sandals from more sustainable brands for men, women and kids.
VEGA-LIFE
At VEGA-LIFE you’ll find unique, vegan slippers made from Polypro rope, which is made from recycled plastic. These sandals are produced in Nicaragua in Fair Trade conditions. The VEGA-LIFE store is situated in the heart of Amsterdam and is 100% vegan.
Everything you need for your vegan lifestyle you’ll find at VEGA-LIFE. Be sure to try these amazing vegan sandals!
Teym
Introducing “The Sandal” for women, crafted by the renowned brand Teym. These sandals offer a seamless slip-on experience, combining convenience with style. Made from premium-grade leather and featuring a high-quality contoured footbed, they provide ultimate comfort and support. Meticulously designed to exude timeless elegance and exceptional quality, these ethically produced sandals are a testament to Teym’s commitment to responsible fashion and production in Europe.
Tally-Ho
At Tally-Ho in Amsterdam’s city centre you can be certain to find cool sandals that suit your style! Their collection includes pieces by Birkenstock, ALOHAS, and Vagabond, so whether you’re looking for sporty sandals, stylish clogs or cute flip-flop-style heels, you’ll easily find your dream pair in this store. Safe to say, you can actually shop your entire summer wardrobe here with all the brands you can discover here.
De Wasserij
Available at De Wasserij, EIJK is a Dutch shoe brand that blends style, comfort, and sustainability. Designed by Jolanda van Eijk in her Rotterdam studio and crafted in Italy, EIJK shoes are made using high-quality materials, including vegetable-tanned leather and upcycled deadstock. Committed to ethical production, the brand ensures fair compensation and safe working conditions for artisans. EIJK’s sustainable approach also includes donating a portion of each sale to social and environmental initiatives.
Did you fall in love with one of these designs? You can buy more responsible summer sandals at local independent stores in Ghent, Kortrijk, Amsterdam, Düsseldorf and Munich, from brands like Veja, thies, ALOHAS and Indosole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What makes a sandal more sustainable?
A: No sandal is impact-free. A more responsible sandal usually combines lower-impact materials (such as certified or recycled content), durable construction so it lasts longer, and production under monitored, fair labour conditions. The more of these a brand can document with certificates or named factories, the more assured you can be about ethical working conditions.
Q: Are vegan sandals better for the environment than leather ones?
A: Not automatically. Most “vegan” sandals use polyurethane (PU), a plastic largely derived from fossil fuels, so vegan doesn’t equal low-impact. Vegetable-tanned or Leather Working Group – certified leather can last longer but comes from animals. The best choice depends on which trade-off, such as animal friendliness or plastic use matters most to you.
Q: What materials are used in more responsible sandals?
A: Brands in this guide use EVA with recycled content, vegetable-tanned leather, jute, cork, natural rubber, GOTS-certified organic cotton, recycled car tyres and recycled-plastic rope. Each has different trade-offs in durability and end-of-life, so it’s worth checking the advantages and disadvantages of each specific material.
Q: Where can I buy sustainable sandals in Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany?
A: You can shop these sandals at independent stores in Belgium (Inslag in Ghent, Mephisto in Kortrijk), the Netherlands (Het Faire Oosten, BrandMission, VEGA-LIFE and Tally-Ho in Amsterdam) and Germany (Coilex in Munich, Kleidsam and Fairhaus Flingern in Düsseldorf).
Q: Are recycled sandals actually durable?
A: Recycled materials aren’t automatically less durable. Recycled EVA and recycled-tyre soles are chosen partly because they hold up well to daily wear. Durability depends more on construction than on whether the input material is virgin or recycled.
