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When Grounded People was created, our team immediately understood that the first step to producing a line of sustainable footwear was to source out high-quality, ethically sourced raw materials that were 100% free of animal byproducts. This however, was no easy task; in fact, there is only one shoe manufacturing facility in the world that works exclusively with vegan materials. After a long search, our team was able to curate a list of vegan, Grounded People-approved materials that we continue to use to create all of our products. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide peace of mind to...

Don’t sacrifice style for sustainability On a foundational level clothing was borne from utility. Be it cave dwellers using furs to protect from the elements to Sunday nights at the bar to adhere to societal standards. Clothing is essential to our everyday lives. As an everyday item however, people have always made attempts to make it appealing or fun. From ancient Pharaohs to modern construction workers, style has become just as significant to how to dress as the utility behind a particular item. Fashion has evolved along with status, job, and social clique. A Brief History of Expensive Experiences Part...

Grounded People is a 100% vegan footwear company founded by Max Justus, as a response to the prevalent environmental and social problems currently being perpetuated by the fashion industry. Our team is made up of a community of people who share a passion for sustainability, and understand that we as people, are deeply connected with the ground beneath our feet, and the planet at large. Our company tackles global problems from a variety of different angles. Examples include our ethical production methods, our partnerships with various charitable organizations, our commitment to fostering a community where we can educate others, and...

When we started Grounded People, we decided we wanted to stand apart from other shoe brands. We wanted to focus on creating sustainable, high quality, ethically made products. We also wanted to contribute to organizations with similar vision in helping to create a better world. As part of this vision, we wanted a way to incorporate it as a core element of who we were, so we created the LACES program. For us it was just a small gesture, but for the charities we partnered with, and the communities they support, it means much more. Our LACES program also allows...