Bohema is Likely a Fully Vegan Brand

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Bohema Brand Highlights

"Care for animals and the environment have been the most important values ​​of our brand from the very beginning." - Bohema

About Bohema Vegan Shoes, Boots and Sandals

Founded by Wiola and Sebastian, a young couple based in Poland, Bohema is an innovative and avant-garde brand to its core. They're typically among the first (if not exclusively the first) company to use the newest plant-based leathers to bring their footwear and accessory designs to life.

Is Bohema an intentionally vegan company?

Bohema appears to be an intentionally vegan brand, rather than one that uses vegan materials out of convenience, or for other reasons. According to the brand's ethos, they aim to create footwear and accessories "with care for the environment and animals."

Are Bohema shoes eco-friendly/sustainable?

Sustainability is top-of-mind for Bohema, with their most notable efforts coming in the form of using innovative and eco-friendly plant materials. They also take great care not to over-produce their footwear - their prototypes are made in one size only; they create a minimum stock level; and they've introduced a pre-order model so that a large part of the production takes place after the order is placed. Their sustainability efforts are even present in their day-to-day working operations in Warsaw; they take care to properly recycle, use electronic receipts rather than printing them, and even commute to work by bike or public transport.

Does Bohema use green shipping methods?

It's unclear from their website if Bohema uses net-zero or negative emissions shipping partners, either domestically or internationally. We have asked them for clarification and are currently awaiting reply.

Does Bohema use eco-friendly packaging?

Yes! Their packaging is made of recyclable materials, and they do not use plastic or plastic packaging. All of the printed materials, such as tags, are printed on recycled paper.

Are Bohema shoes, boots or sandals recyclable or biodegradable?

It’s unclear from the information available on their website if Bohema’s shoes are biodegradable and/or recyclable. We have asked for clarification from the Bohema team and are currently awaiting reply.

How should I dispose of my worn out Bohema shoes?

Bohema doesn't currently have a process in place to take back their customers' worn down shoes. We have asked them if they are currently developing such a program, or plan to, and are awaiting reply. In the meantime, we recommend donating them to someone in need, or taking them to a clothing recycling depot (if available in your city), which can strip them down to their recyclable components.

Do Bohema shoes ever go on sale?

We haven't seen discounts or deal codes from Bohema, nor does their website appear to have a discount code for subscribing to their newsletter.

Where can I buy Bohema shoes, boots and sandals?

For the time being it looks like Bohema shoes can only be purchased from their website, as well as from their showroom in Warsaw, Poland. We've asked if they have plans to work with retailers and are currently awaiting reply.

What materials are used to make Bohema's footwear?

The primary materials for Bohema's innovative collection of shoes, boots and sandals is plant leather (depending on the specific model, it could be apple leather, Vegea grape leather, Piñatex pineapple leather, or Desserto® cactus leather). The soles are made of recyclable rubber, and the interior of the shoe is finished with a breathable, fabric mesh. Bohema also claims to be the first shoe company in the world to create shoes made of cactus leather, and the first in Poland to create shoes made of vegetable leather.

Are Bohema's shoes ethically made?

Yes! Bohema's shoes, boots and sandals are handcrafted in Poland, which means their labourers are protected by the stringent labour laws of the European Union, which also include strong health and safety regulations.

Does Bohema promote ‘slow fashion’ or a ‘circular economy’?

Bohema appears to employ some elements of a circular economy, such as using plant-based and high-quality materials, using a pre-order model, employing fair labour, and using environmentally-friendly packaging materials.

Is Bohema a charitable company?

We have asked the Bohema team about any charitable initiatives they're involved with (if any), and are currently awaiting reply, as there is no such information available on their website.

Bohema Product Range

Bohema makes a wide range of women's boots, shoes, sandals, wallets and bags in a variety styles, and a more limited range of men's products. Their style is avant-garde, ranging from punk and industrial, to sleek and modern. Bohema's current range of products includes: