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BRAND PERFORMANCE
Footwear
Bedrock Sandals — 80
A small, Colorado-based brand built around simple, durable design.
Their sandals use minimal materials and can be fully resoled, which keeps them in use far longer than most footwear.
Materials: Durable components, minimal material use
Labor: U.S.-based manufacturing
Longevity: Fully resoleable design
Where they lose points: Limited use of certified materials and minimal public reporting
Allbirds — 79
A mainstream brand that’s pushed the industry forward on carbon transparency.
They label the carbon footprint of each product and use materials like merino wool and FSC-certified fibers.
Materials: Natural fibers, FSC-certified inputs
Labor: Transparent supply chain, published factory list
Longevity: No repair program
Where they lose points: Limited durability compared to traditional footwear and no repair infrastructure
Danner — 76
Built around craftsmanship and long-term use rather than fast replacement.
Many of their boots are made in the U.S. using Leather Working Group certified leather and can be resoled multiple times.
Materials: LWG-certified leather
Labor: U.S.-based production for select lines
Longevity: Repair and resoling services
Where they lose points: Limited transparency across global supply chain and minimal use of recycled materials
KEEN — 72
Focused on reducing harmful chemicals and improving product safety.
They’ve eliminated PFAS across their entire line and publish supplier standards along with factory information.
Materials: PFAS-free materials, certified leather
Labor: Transparent supplier practices
Longevity: Reconditioning and repair options available
Where they lose points: Moderate use of recycled materials and less emphasis on long-term durability
Oboz — 65
A footwear brand centered on durability and environmental initiatives like tree planting.
Uses water-based adhesives and is increasing recycled content, with supplier standards in place.
Materials: Recycled content growing, water-based adhesives
Labor: Supplier code of conduct, audits conducted
Longevity: No formal repair program
Where they lose points: Limited repair options and lower transparency compared to higher-scoring brands
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