Our Responsibility
Materials make a difference.
Since 1975, Duckfeet has poured their heart into creating handcrafted footwear that is responsible and timeless, where every detail counts. Our goal isn’t just to make great shoes; it’s to do it in a way that leaves a positive impact on people and the planet. We use natural materials, with as little waste as possible, to make shoes that are durable and repairable. This means when your shoes have lived a long life and it is finally time to part ways, they won’t be contributing to landfill.
Each raw material that has been chosen to be used in our footwear has been carefully selected to be as kind to the planet as possible. This includes sourcing all raw materials within the EU to reduce transportation emissions from farm to factory and choosing materials that stand the test of time. We use 100% sheep’s wool, cotton thread and laces as well as cotton and paper backing for our wool-lining and insoles.
Our Leather
terracare® leather has been manufactured for four generations by Heinen Tannery, a German family business, and is produced with as little impact on the environment as possible. They have minimal consumption of resources, transparent origins of raw materials and an optimal recycling rate. They use water from the German waterways in their tannery and return it cleaner than they found it, creating a net positive impact on their environment.
Heinen create at least 30% less CO2 and use 40% less water consumption than the industry average, as well as having a 97% recycling recovery rate and 100% clean auxiliary materials. Their leather is also PCF and PFAS free and they are Gold accredited with the Leather Working Group and certified with Oxotex.
terracare® offer rich and varied colours and treat their leather to highlight and preserve the natural markings and grain of the material. Their minimal finishing allows each pair to develop their own patina, leaving no two pairs the same.
Our Soles
We source our natural crepe rubber from Italy, completely unadulterated and biodegradable, meaning as your shoes wear down, you are leaving no micro-plastics behind. They allow our shoes to be repairable and resolable.
Naturally flexible and spongey, our soles cushion each step, working in tandem with the leather insole that moulds to your foot over time. This allows gentle support and promotes the natural movement of your foot to create comfort in every step.